Payroll Keeps Climbing

The Boss is growing old and impatient, and his Yanks are overdue for another penant. He gave the green light yet again to Brian Cashman to do anything it takes to give the Bombers the biggest edge in the A.L. The Yanks grabbed ex-HR Derby champ Bobby Abreu and solid pitcher Cory Lidle from the Phillies for 4 insignificant minor league prospects. Abreu did come with a hefty price tag, but hopefully his HR power will resurface on his new team. He struggled this year with the Phils, but he's a player. Lidle is not a strong pitcher, but very consistent, hopefully like the Moose. Today, the Yanks added Craig Wilson, who played first and outfield for the Pirates, and will most likely take the Giambino's spot at first, and add some more potency to the offense. Shawn Chacon was traded for Wilson. I must say I'm a little baffled that Cash and Torre are so worried about more offense, especially since Sheff, Matsui, and Cano will be back very soon. Lidle will help, but the pitching is far from dominant, and as everyone knows, pitching wins championships. It should get interesting in the next couple of months.