Geoff, take heart (as I do) in knowing that Abreu's contract is up after this year (I doubt after his performance he'll be re-upped for '08) and that the Yankees will be going after Ichiro and Torii Hunter.

Much in the same way they will be going after Teixeira after '08, although given how poorly Giambi has played/injuries, it may be sooner rather than later, before he even hits the FA market.

The Yankees need to get younger, and less injury prone, in a hurry. Granted, Ichiro isn't a spring chicken, but he's a phenom. Teixeira would solidify the right side for the first time since Mattingly. If Cano can come around, and we keep A-Rod and Jeet, the team looks a lot better.

Also, maybe if they dump Giambi and move Damon or Matsui to the DH, they could pick up another above average outfielder. Hunter is too injury prone, methinks, but Andruw Jones will be an FA.

Maybe having George control means the free spending will be back...an outfield with Matsui, Jones, and Ichiro would be amazing!

Then again, that won't be a very young outfield, but still...