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Johnson: The Big Unit gives the Yankees the bona fide No. 1 starter they were desperately missing in the ALCS against the Red Sox. Johnson will love the run support his new team will surely give him, making him a surefire bet for a 20-win season.

Pavano: The right-hander hit the jackpot after a breakout year with the Marlins, signing a four-year deal with the Yankees. Pavano may be getting top-of-the-rotation money, but the 29-year-old won’t have to be any more than the No. 3 starter.

Wright: A year in Atlanta rejuvenated the right-hander’s career, prompting the Yankees to sign him to a three-year contract. Wright will be the No. 4 or 5 starter, so the pressure won’t be what it was last year with the Braves.

Stanton: The Yankees never replaced him with another reliable lefty after he left in the winter of 2002, so Stanton returns in 2005 as the team’s only southpaw reliever.

Felix Rodriguez: Although Stanton is the bullpen’s only lefty, Rodriguez may emerge as a specialist against left-handed hitters, as his .192 opponents’ batting average against lefties is nt.

Martinez: The Yankees let Martinez leave after 2001 in order to sign Giambi. Now, Martinez returns to play first as Giambi works his way back from injury and controversy.

Womack: The veteran second baseman replaces Miguel Cairo, giving the Yankees a little more speed at the top (or bottom) of the batting order.

Rey Sanchez: He steps into the utility infielder role occupied by Enrique Wilson since 2001.

1. Randy Johnson, 16-14, 2.60 ERA in 2004
2. Mike Mussina, 12-9, 4.59 ERA in 2004
3. Carl Pavano, 18-8, 3.00 ERA in 2004
4. Jaret Wright, 15-8, 3.28 ERA in 2004
5. Kevin Brown, 10-6, 4.09 ERA in 2004

1. 2B Tony Womack, .307 BA, 5 HR, 38 RBI in 2004
2. SS Derek Jeter, .292 BA, 23 HR, 78 RBI in 2004
3. 3B Alex Rodriguez, .286 BA, 36 HR, 106 RBI in 2004
4. RF Gary Sheffield, .290 BA, 36 HR, 121 RBI in 2004
5. LF Hideki Matsui, .298 BA, 31 HR, 108 RBI in 2004
6. CF Bernie Williams, .262 BA, 22 HR, 70 RBI in 2004
7. C Jorge Posada, .272 BA, 21 HR, 81 RBI in 2004
8. DH Jason Giambi, .208 BA, 12 HR, 40 RBI in 2004
9. 1B Tino Martinez, .262 BA, 23 HR, 76 RBI in 2004

I visited my dad tonight to watch a boxing match between Cory Spinks and Zab Judah. We were both very disappointed to see Spinks get knocked out. This was the second bout between these two fighters. In the first bout Spinks won by a very close decision. Oh well, it was a good fight and a nice night out.

Well, I’m here! Come back often as I will be adding a bunch of cool stuff. I should have a photo gallery up soon along with a bunch of my favorite links and much more.

Special thanks to Diana (best graphics person I know and a dear friend!) for creating the template for me and to Mike for getting it up and running! Now I just have to figure out what the heck I’m going to write about. LOL