Leaving rivalries aside, I just can't see you guys doing too well this year. Right now I think both New York and Tampa Bay look stronger and I predict them to battle it out for 1st and 2nd in the AL East. I can't rule Boston out entirely but I'd honestly be surprised if you made the play offs.
As for the Yankees, I'm optimistic. Signing Kuroda and trading for Pineda should significantly improve our rotation, as should getting rid of AJ, and the bullpen is already very, very good. As for the line-up it's pretty much the same as last year's but both A-Rod and Tex should have great potential for improvement from last year, as should production from the LHH DH compared to the Posada of last year's regular season. I like our chances.
Yep, very good signings in Kuroda and Pineda. Texeira will be fine, I think A-Rod is on the decline, as is Jeter.