Yankees Win

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<!--quoteo(post=338136:date=Nov 7 2009, 03:32 AM:name=travsall)<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (travsall @ Nov 7 2009, 03:32 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=338136\"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecI'm a diehard Yankee fan, and went nuts to see the win in the new park! It just fit so perfectly with the season! Pettitte on the bump, Posada at the plate, couldn't be more story book!! Here's to 28!!In keeping with that though, I think some changes need to be made for next year to help along. Before I get screamed at, I love Joe Girardi, watched him start out, and have an incredable career, then hand the reins over to Posada. But, I'm not a big fan of his managing, I just don't think he has the experiance or confedence at the helm. The moves he made this post season solidified that in my mind, he's just not there. He'd be a perfect bench coach, but we need some fire and drive and a guy who knows his way around the game, knows small ball, and how to manufacture runs when it's crucial. When Lou Piniella became available I had HIGH hopes the Steinbrenners would bring him in, or even get Lary Bowa back, he was so wasted as a third base coach. I was so golly gee willikers happy to finally be rid of Torre and his non managing, but we've traded for questionable managing, and almost a complete lack of knowledge when it comes to the bull pen, and pitcher changes. If Girardi stays (and I'm sure he will) at the very least we need a competent and take charge pitching coach, Eiland doesn't cut it at all.On the players side, I BADLY want to see Burnett's contract either traded off or bought out, one great season doesn't make a career. Joba HAS to stay in the bullpen, he could be the best set up guy in the history of the game, come in in the 7th or 8th, then go to Hammer. I can even see him being groomed for a closing role in the future. Pay him what he deserves, and keep him in the pen. Got my fingers crossed Wang can come back healthy, and Pettitte desides he can go a couple more years. I really think Cashman needs to go hard after Halladay to lock down that 5th starter spot. If Xavier Nady can come back from his injury that'll give a TON more defence and offence to the outfield, but that could also mean we're too deep there and need to cut some weight. Hinske and Hairston can be delt away, but that still leaves Damon and Matsui in the air a bit. I really don't want to see either go, Damon for sure can still be effective, despite the pop gun arm, and his bat is great to have. I think ya go to Matsui and ask him to drop into the DH spot, he still sounds pretty set on outfielding, but with his knees, there's just no way. I'd even say sign him as an outfielder, tell him if he puts in the work and can be effective out there great. Start him 10 or 12 games, and I'm sure he'd go to management himself and say he's doing more harm then good. Posada needs to hit the fundamentals in the off season HARD. Stop allowing past balls, and try to strengthen that arm. I'd love to see Francisco Cervelli start to be groomed as a strong back up catcher, then eventually full time as Posada's career winds down. He is a great defensive catcher, and has a mean stick, little more work on game calling and some in game experiance he could be our man behind the dish.Always room for some change and strengthening, but golly gee willikers good to sit till next year with a full trophy case again <!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndWow... I'm actually surprised to read your comments about Joe Torre. Guess the 4 championships in his first 5 years allowed me to trust most of his decision making in the years that followed. Even though each year after 2000 ended in disappointing fashion. Girardi has made about 2 or 3 questionable calls in my mind during the playoffs... the biggest one was in game 3 I believe of the ALCS, taking out Robertson to bring in Aceves (sp?) in extra innings. After that... I was angry and wanted him fired instantly! I didn't want that to lead to another shocking collapse of some sort... but in the end, the Yanks won it all this year. I 100% agree about Joba being Mo's setup man next season and eventually the next closer. He has the dominating stuff.... Personally, I'd like to see Matsui and Damon return. Nady, I don't have a good feeling with. Wang... if he comes back healthy and pitches the way he did those 2 seasons he won 19 games, (all of those ground ball outs) then pitching wise, they should be set up great.Did you get to watch the parade at all? That's something I'd really wish I could have made it too. NYC is only 1 hr and 30 mins from here... Not sure how early you have to show up (hours before, night before? to secure a good spot along the 'Canyon of Heroes'