This is how we do it. I know there is a lot of work to be done, and that a lot of others have speculated similar things, but I have never seen all this together. And anyone who bitches about team chemistry doesn't understand that Derek Jeter owns everyone who walks through those doors just like Dimaggio did. There will be no chemistry problems(that hurt the team that is). Plus, winning cures all. So here we go, by position, line-up and salary: includes bench and pen. 1B: Mark Texiera(7 yrs-160 mil) 2B: Orlando Hudson(4 yrs-16 mil) SS: Derek Jeter(21.6 mil) 3B: Alex Rodriguez(28 mil) C: Jorge Posada(13.1 mil) LF: Johnny Damon(13 mil) CF: Matt Kemp(arb. 500k) RF: Xavier Nady(6 mil?) DH: Manny Ramirez(4 yrs-85 mil) SP: CC Sabathia(7 yrs-185 mil) SP: C. Ming Wang(arb. 5 mil?) SP: Joba Chamberlain(arb 800k) SP: Derek Lowe(4 yrs-60 mil) SP: Mike Mussina(2 yrs-25 mil) Bench: Jose Molina(1.9 mil) Wilson Betemit(1.2) Case Blake(3 yrs-21 mil) Melky Cabrera(arb. 400k) Pen: Cl: Mariano Rivera(15 mil) SU: Brian Fuentes(4 yrs-50 mil) LR: Brian Bruney(arb. 800k) LR: Damaso Marte(6 mil) MR: Phil Hughes(arb. 600k) MR: Ian Kennedy(arb. 400k) MR: Humberto Sanchez(arb. 400k) Total: $236.23 mil I think this is worth a dynasty for the next 4 years at least... Lineup: 1) Johnny Damon 2) Derek Jeter 3) Manny Ramirez 4) Alex Rodriguez 5) Mark Texiera 6) Jorge Posada 7) Xavier Nady 8) Matt Kemp 9) Orlando Hudson Ok, how could we not win the world series? That line up has 5 sure fire Hall of Famers, and damon and kemp could get there. Now obviously we are missing Bobby Abreu, who we offer arbitration to, and pray he declines, cause if he doesnt we lose Manny. Giambi goes back to Oakland, but thank you for the time(you really were a great hitter). But the two big names people expect back for us are Hideki and Robinson Cano. We trade Cano and Matsui for Kemp and a mid level prospect. I dont want to sell low on Cano, cause I truly believe he is a Hall of Famer, but we traded Soriano and that isnt killing us. I just think CF is a more important position than 2B. So take the trade, and sign Hudson who is a hell of a defender and would make a good 9 hitter. CC wont be affected by his pitching workload, the man is a mule(I mean that in the best possible way). Lowe hates the Sox and pitches great in the AL East. Moose deserves another few years, and even if he only wins 14-15, that is damn good from your 5 guy. and obviously Wang is good for 18 wins if healthy and a full year of Joba with an ERA below 3? Man, our staff alone could win us 80 games. Our line up will mash. If you get passed Manny, you get Alex. And if by the grace of God you get passed both of them? Oh, no worries, you still have to get passed the best 1B in the game. Did I mention he is a switch hitter? Every other team is screwed. If Hank is really set on winning like George, then he will spend whatever is necessary to make this team happen. We arent even talking about selling the future, just getting rid of some old guys and giving up on one young player(Cano), but getting another(Kemp) back in return. This is Cashman's philosophy mixed with Hank and George's spend whatever it takes. I know it is easy for us to just talk about this, but it isnt like we are the Royals, all of these players, except CC, have made it clear they would love to play in New York, or at least for a winner. And CC will come around for the benjamins. I live in California, it is great, but I would burn the state down for 185 million dollars. Let me know what you think. If I am an idiot, or if you think I should be annointed as Cashman's successor. All opinions are welcome.