[3] I agree in general. Sabathia is just the best, I mean he is so likable, so good, just about the best signing since … I can’t even think of since when.

They’re all stories worth telling. Who would have thought that starting pitching would not be the most pressing problem early in the season?

I do like Nova’s calm body language on the mound, and he seems able to eat up innings and give the team a chance to win.

AJ; didn’t we see this scenario last year with his strong start, and post ASB meltdown? Time will tell. His problems seem isolated to above the neck.

Phil might need a good chiropractor…our fragile flower bud has yet to bloom and frankly are we getting impatient?

Bart and Freddie are revelations and if they can stay healthy will be the pitching story of year. Can they handle the pressure of September and beyond?

Soriano has been frustrating, but looking at his stuff and competitive nature, he should turn it around. I think most of his problems are handling the pressures of NY; the press, the fans, the back story of “not wanted by Cashman”. When it goes bad, everything is amplified, and who’s his friend and mentor here? Soriano needs to take a breath and have a good outing or two.

CC is just rock solid as ever, and important to overall team chemistry. We just love him, and if it all continues, will be on the “all time Yankee greats” list. I just hate when people call him “our horse”, because it reminds me of how the horse was treated in Animal Farm.

As for Mariano, he’ll tell us when he’s no longer effective. Even the gods of Olympus had their human foibles once in a while.

My question, what’s up with Joba?

Garcia and Colon are great stories, but the horizon of our interest level is so limited. The minute they suck, we’ll cut all emotional ties.

Colon/Garcia are the most pleasant surprises.