Spring Training Has Begun, and so has the Drama...

The Yankees should expect for a crazy spring training and 2009 season. The "Steroid Era" has brought upon much drama in the world of the Bronx Bombers as well as all around MLB. With A-rod coming clean, and Miguel Tejada pleading guilty to lying to Congress in regards to taking steroids, I believe the government will get much more involved in trying to clean up the sport. I'll be completely honest, I was at one time strongly against the government getting involved, but as time is going on, and more information is coming out, I believe it won't be so bad in order to bring back the integrity of the game. I mean if Babe Ruth could hit home runs eating hot dogs and drinking beer, why can't today's athletes. On top of that, the field dimensions are shorter and the mound is lower. Granted the season is longer, baseball players, especially the exceptional ones, should have no problem performing without PED's. What are your thoughts? Should the government intervene in preventing players from 'cheating'?

Joba Tosses Bullpen Session

Joba is working hard to rebound after an injury plagued 2008 season. After starting last season in the bullpen, Chamberlain was placed in the Yankee rotation on June 3rd, and finished the season with a 4-3 record with a 2.60 ERA. If he remains healthy, he will play a very vital role as the #5 starter for the Yanks this year. I personally would prefer to see Joba as Mariano Rivera's set-up man. The one-two punch that Chamberlain-Rivera could possibly be, would be very reminiscent of the one-two punch of Rivera-Wetteland in 1996. I would much rather see Hughes as the #5 starter, and Joba in the pen. His stats from 2007 clearly shows that he can be extremely dominating in this role. If it doesn't happen, I still believe Joba will have a successful 2009 campaign if he remains healthy and in the rotation. What are your thoughts?

Joba tosses Florida bullpen session