I don't know about the Yankees futility.
For a change in the offseason, they didn't overpay for a borderline pitcher. If they can find another contributor for their rotation, they will be hard to beat in the AL east.
Just look at that lineup. they might just break some offensive records this year. and I'm not a Yankees fan.
The WBC is an idea that isn't ready yet. As usual, Selig is rushing it, and it will be a mess.
I thing the Yankees starting rotation implodes his year...Big Unit gets older, Moose is a .500 pitcher, and if Rivera starts to feel his age..the smart money..assuming you get good odds...says that the Yankees finish 3rd...RedSox and Blue Jays..and do NOT make the playoffs..