There's Always Next Year

Sine the Yankees lost the ALDS, there have been a million stories in the paper about changes to come in Yankeeland. What changes? Who knows... here are my thoughts on the idea.
Manager: Everyone seems to be calling for Joe Torre's head. The Yankees haven't won a title since 2000! Is it the manager's fault? Honestly, I don't think so. I think this is what happens with the team the Yankees have assembled. Do I think it's time for Joe to go? Maybe... I would be very happy if they kept him on as manager, but would a new voice help shake things up? You bet.
Coaching Staff: Personally, I don't see any problems here, but if Joe goes, who knows what'll happen to these guys.
Pitching (starting): Ugh... don't excercise Mussina's option. Dump Randy Johnson. Maybe keep Corey Lidle or Jaret Wright depending on who else is out there. Wang is great. Maybe lift Philip Hughes to Triple A next year with eyes of a mid-season call-up. What they need to do is find young pitching. Maybe a trade of a certain 3rd baseman will help in that area. Also, Barry Zito is still out there.
Pitching (relief): Overall, the final bullpen wasn't that bad this year. Mariano is still great. Proctor did a great job and was a little overworked. Myers also did pretty well and if Villone can grab is early season form, I don't think we're in too bad of a situation there. However, I wouldn't be suprised if there were a lot of changes again.
Catcher: Personally, I think Posada is still one of the best offensive catchers out there. Yeah, his numbers have declined in recent years, but his defense is actually improving. Who's going to be an upgrade? Not many out there.
1B: It's time to give up on Giambi/Phillips - and don't even talk about Sheffield. They need a real first baseman who can play the field and hit.
2B: Cano is great. No needs there. He's one of the few guys on the team who has a smile on his face every game he plays.
3B: I think it's time for A-Rod to go. I know many will think I'm jumping on the band-wagon, but it's time. He's never going to be loved here, and that affects his game. It's time we took him while he's still worth a lot and ship him off somewhere we can get pitching in return. Of course, he's got a no-trade clause, so... we'll probably be seeing E-Rod play 3rd base again next year.
SS: Jeter has the job. No needs there either.
Outfielders: An outfield of Damon, Abreu, Cabrera seems about right to me. Keep Bernie as your backup outfielder (who did a fine job in that role this year). Sheffield needs to go. Where's he gonna play? First-base? Also, you're wondering what about Matsui? Cabrera is a better fielder and the Yanks need his youthful optimism in the lineup every day. Make Hideki the DH and occassional outfielder.
DH: Matsui.

Well.. those are my thoughts going into the post-season. We'll see how they change by the time Spring Training is around. Now it's time to switch gears towards hockey. Let's Go Rangers!