
Originally Posted by
yankees90.
While I understand your concern, we have been in so much worse situations then this and still made it to the postseason.
Youkilis should give you roughly the same production A-Rod gave us last year. Austin Romine, although he doesn't have the power Martin does, will DEFINITELY hit for a better average then Martin. More times on base, mre opportunities to score. Brett Gardner is back, one of the best defensive outfielders and something he possesses that we desperately need, speed on the basepaths.
Not to mention, I think a lot of people forget, Tex was injured for about a month. He may not hit .300 anymore, but assuming he stays healthy, I think it is fair to expect at least 7-8 homers more from him. A full year of Ichiro gives us something we sure as hell could use: more speed on the basepaths, and a clutch hitter. Sure, he may not consistently hit a double or a homer when you need it, but the guy hits, gets on base, and most of the time, scores.
The reason I stress speed on the basepaths is because just look at those numbers last year. Absolutely pathetic. If I am not mistaken, Ichiro led the team in stolen bases.....in half a season! lol I think with this extra tool the Yanks have, we more then make up for any production we lost.
Not to mention, I doubt we are finished. Expect one more signing/trade to get plugged into our lineup.