Susie,
Again, I agree that they have done decently considering their injuries, so have the Sox.
I don't know if you still read Raging Bull, but I discussed with P40 how the young, hungry guys would probably make the Yankees stronger than complacent, overpaid "stars".
As for A-rod, he just doesn't seem to thrive in big pressure situations. Maybe he will grow into it, but I think he is in a can't win situation in New York unless or until the Yankees win another pennant.