World Series odds

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by oracle80

The Yankees will have a rotation of Mussina, Wang, Johnson, and Wright. There bullpen has really come around as of late and the hitting is incredible.
They also will have a luxury this year that they havent ha in recent years, and thats rest in September. The last few years way too much energy was used trying to get a division title and they had little starch left for the playoffs. This year they can chill in September and be healthy and ready and rested. Yanks will win this thing.

But at 5/2 would you bet it?

I have high hopes for the Yanks this year but the pitching is just too inconsistent. You know going in that you are going to get quality starts from Mussina and Wang. How a guy can go 14-5, play in New York and still be underrated is bizarre. Johnson and Wright are freak shows and you never know what to expect from those two guys. The bridge from starter to MO isnt what it use to be. Going against the deeper rotations presents a serious problem in my opinion.

Hittingwise, this could be the best lineup i have ever seen. I cant think of one better. They can small ball and they can mash.

The defense is the X factor. Against the NL, if they decide to go Defense, Giambi's bat becomes a big loss. If they leave him in, the Yanks get way suspect at the corners with Arod having a strange year.

I am not of the mindset that they CANT win. Too much talent. But at 5/2? Just a bad bet in my opinion.