When the Yankees claimed the deal was dead, the deal became a certainty. And, while RJ was a great pitcher, he is 41 and I really question how much longer he can go on. He also has a history of back problems and, at 41, a recurrence could end his season at anytime. The Yanks are taking a big risk, IMO.
I know rather little about Johnson other than what I pick up around the edges. Any idea what kind of middle relief or closer he might be if used in that role?
They will NOW do ANYTHING to reverse the '04 Result!!
Nearly EVERY MOVE they make in the "Off Season" will be seen as an attempt to Defeat the 'Sox!
HOW SAD!!
The "Revenge of the Red Sox" is NOW COMPLETE!!
If the 'Sox BEAT the 'Yankees in '05, the "Humiliation of" the Yankees will be COMPLETE!!
The "Drama" makes the "National Pastime" FUN!!
Doc