Robinson Cano

Much concern with the Yankees right now centers around the need to sign Johnny Damon to fill the number two hole behind Derek Jeter. Curtis Granderson is not a good two hitter because he strikes out too much. But if Damon is not resigned, there is not as much to worry about. The Yankees already have the perfect man for the job. Robinson Cano would fit very nicely behind Jeter in the lineup. In fact, looking at the 2009 numbers he looks better...  

Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano - the NY Yankees double play combo in the infield have both autographed this great 16x20 photograph in blue sharpie. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included. Comes fully certified with Certificate of Authenticity and tamper-evident hologram. Also backed by SportsMemorabilia.com's Authenticity Guarantee  

We're taking this one game at a time. At the end of this one, who knows what we'll be feeling? A.J. Burnett vs. Cliff Lee. Comment away! Per Lohud: YANKEES Derek Jeter SS Johnny Damon LF Mark Teixeira 1B Alex Rodriguez 3B Nick Swisher RF Robinson Cano 2B Brett Gardner...  

Update, 5:00: First pitch, 73 degrees, 4:59 local time. Jeter singles to start game, but is picked off. Good start, then not so much for Yankees. LINEUPS YANKEES Derek Jeter, SS Johnny Damon, LF Mark Teixeira, 1B Alex Rodriguez, 3B Jorge Posada, C Hideki Matsui, DH Robinson Cano, 2B Nick Swisher, RF Melky Cabrera, CF ANGELS Chone Figgins, 3B Bobby Abreu, RF Torii Hunter, CF Vladimir Guerrero, DH Juan Rivera, LF Howie Kendrick, 2B Kendry...  

Far be it from me to rain on Brian Cashman's well-deserved parade, but the Blahg is just too negative a place to let things slide. So it must be pointed out that, really, none of the Yanks developed by Cashman over the past decade had much to do with the Yanks' victories in the postseason. Robinson Cano and Phil Hughes were a big part of the team's regular season success, but they were not productive in the playoffs. Players like Cabrera...