The Yankees finished a disappointing year in which they snapped a string of 13 straight playoff appearances. To return to the playoffs next year, they will need to walk a delicate line of continuing their youth movement while adding key veterans.
BIGGEST NEEDS: Rotation, rotation, rotation. As it was this season, the Yankees' rotation is full of question marks. They will certainly pursue free agents C.C. Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, but Sabathia reportedly would not want to come to New York. They need a healthy Chien-Ming Wang, a decision on Joba Chamberlain's role and a return by at least one of the veteran duo of Mike Mussina and Andy Pettitte. The Yankees also will need help at first base and possibly the corner-outfield spots. FREE AGENTS: RF Bobby Abreu, RHP Mike Mussina, LHP Andy Pettitte, 1B Jason Giambi.
The Yankees will likely let Giambi go as they attempt to get younger and more athletic. Mussina could retire, but the Yankees will need him and/or Pettitte to return and help fill a role in the rotation. Abreu will be a tough decision; the Yankees need to clear an outfield crowded with veterans.
ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE: RHP Brian Bruney, IF Wilson Betemit, RHP Chien-Ming Wang, CF Melky Cabrera, RF Xavier Nady.
Bruney proved himself valuable in the bullpen, Nady provided needed pop and Wang will need to play a pivotal role again. Cabrera could be the odd man out -- his status dropped dramatically this year. Betemit likely won't be asked back.
IN LIMBO: Cabrera could be trade bait, though his value would be low. RHP Ian Kennedy was someone the Yankees wouldn't part with last season, but they might be more willing to deal him this year, though his value has dropped as well.
MEDICAL WATCH:
RHP Mariano Rivera will have minor arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder, but he is expected to be all right by spring training.
C Jorge Posada had surgery on his right shoulder on July 30, and the Yankees hope he'll be able to start next season on time.
DH Hideki Matsui had surgery on his knee and is expected to be ready to go by next spring.
LHP Andy Pettitte missed his last start of the season because of a sore left shoulder and will have to decide whether he wants to pitch next year or retire.
RHP Chien-Ming Wang missed the last 2 1/2 months of the season because of a ligament sprain in his foot. He had his cast removed on July 29.
Player Stats
HITTERS
Bobby Abreu, RF
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Last 7 Games .240 25 7 6 1 0 1 5 3
Season .296 609 100 180 39 4 20 100 22
Wilson Betemit, 1B
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .200 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .278 18 2 5 3 0 0 1 0
Season .265 189 24 50 13 0 6 25 0
Chris Britton, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ben Broussard, 1B
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .120 25 2 3 0 0 0 0 0
Season .159 82 8 13 0 0 3 8 0
Melky Cabrera, CF
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .750 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .500 10 2 5 0 0 0 1 0
Season .249 414 42 103 12 1 8 37 9
Robinson Cano, 2B
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .400 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 0
Last 7 Games .429 28 7 12 4 0 0 9 1
Season .271 597 70 162 35 3 14 72 2
Francisco Cervelli, C
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Joba Chamberlain, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Justin Christian, LF
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .200 10 1 2 1 0 0 0 2
Season .250 40 6 10 3 0 0 6 7
Johnny Damon, LF
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .167 18 3 3 0 0 2 5 0
Season .303 555 95 168 27 5 17 71 29
Shelley Duncan, 1B
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .154 13 2 2 1 0 1 3 0
Season .175 57 7 10 3 0 1 6 0
Brett Gardner, LF
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .250 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
Last 7 Games .370 27 4 10 1 1 0 4 2
Season .228 127 18 29 5 2 0 16 13
Jason Giambi, 1B
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .200 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .208 24 4 5 1 0 1 3 0
Season .247 458 68 113 19 1 32 96 2
Dan Giese, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kei Igawa, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Derek Jeter, SS
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .143 21 2 3 0 0 0 1 0
With ALS .333 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Damaso Marte, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hideki Matsui, DH
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .333 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .214 28 1 6 2 0 0 1 0
Season .294 337 43 99 17 0 9 45 0
Juan Miranda, 1B
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .500 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
Last 7 Games .400 10 2 4 1 0 0 1 0
Season .400 10 2 4 1 0 0 1 0
Chad Moeller, C
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .250 12 2 3 1 0 0 1 0
Season .231 91 13 21 6 0 1 9 0
Jose Molina, C
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Last 7 Games .188 16 3 3 0 0 1 3 0
Season .216 268 32 58 17 0 3 18 0
Mike Mussina, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .500 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .200 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Season .200 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Xavier Nady, RF
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Last 7 Games .233 30 5 7 2 0 1 6 1
With Pit .330 327 50 108 26 1 13 57 1
Andy Pettitte, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sidney Ponson, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jorge Posada, C
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .200 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .136 22 2 3 0 0 0 0 0
Season .268 168 18 45 13 1 3 22 0
Edwar Ramirez, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cody Ransom, SS
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .313 16 5 5 1 0 2 2 0
Season .302 43 9 13 3 0 4 8 0
Darrell Rasner, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mariano Rivera, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
David Robertson, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .500 4 1 2 0 0 0 1 0
Last 7 Games .250 24 1 6 0 0 0 2 1
With ALS .000 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ivan Rodriguez, C
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .200 20 2 4 1 0 0 0 3
With Det .295 302 33 89 16 3 5 32 6
Richie Sexson, 1B
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .200 10 1 2 1 0 1 4 0
With Sea .218 252 27 55 8 0 11 30 1
Chris Stewart, C
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Billy Traber, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jose Veras, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chien-Ming Wang, P
BA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB
Last Game .000 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games .000 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Season .000 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
PITCHERS
Alfredo Aceves, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 9.00 0 0 0 1 4 5 4 2 4 1
Last 7 Games 3.38 0 0 0 3 16 15 6 3 8 7
Season 2.40 1 0 0 6 30 25 8 4 10 16
Jonathan Albaladejo, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 0.00 0 0 0 1 2.1 2 0 0 1 2
Last 7 Games 7.20 0 1 0 3 5 9 4 1 3 5
Season 3.95 0 1 0 7 13.2 15 6 1 6 13
Chris Britton, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 27.00 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 0 2 1
Last 7 Games 12.00 0 0 0 3 3 7 4 1 2 3
Season 5.09 0 0 0 15 23 28 13 4 11 12
Brian Bruney, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 0.00 0 0 0 1 0.2 0 0 0 0 1
Last 7 Games 0.00 0 0 0 3 2.2 1 0 0 1 3
Season 1.83 3 0 1 32 34.1 18 7 2 16 33
Joba Chamberlain, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 0.00 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0
Last 7 Games 5.40 0 0 0 3 3.1 4 2 0 2 4
Season 2.60 4 3 0 42100.1 87 29 5 39 118
Phil Coke, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 0.00 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2
Last 7 Games 2.70 0 0 0 3 3.1 5 1 0 0 5
Season 0.61 1 0 0 12 14.2 8 1 0 2 14
Dan Giese, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 27.00 0 0 0 1 0.2 3 2 0 0 1
Last 7 Games 9.82 0 0 0 3 3.2 8 4 0 0 3
Season 3.53 1 3 0 20 43.1 39 17 3 14 29
Phil Hughes, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 2.25 0 0 0 1 8 5 2 1 0 6
Last 7 Games 5.17 0 1 0 3 15.2 17 9 3 5 12
Season 6.62 0 4 0 8 34 43 25 3 15 23
Kei Igawa, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 0.00 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games 13.50 0 1 0 2 4 13 6 0 0 0
Season 13.50 0 1 0 2 4 13 6 0 0 0
Ian Kennedy, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 22.50 0 1 0 1 2 9 5 0 1 1
Last 7 Games 7.36 0 1 0 3 11 17 9 2 5 8
Season 8.17 0 4 0 10 39.2 50 36 5 26 27
Damaso Marte, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 0.00 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Last 7 Games 9.00 0 0 0 3 1 2 1 0 1 0
Season 3.47 4 0 5 47 46.2 38 18 4 16 47
Mike Mussina, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 0.00 1 0 0 1 6 3 0 0 2 3
Last 7 Games 0.53 3 0 0 3 17 12 1 0 4 13
Season 3.37 20 9 0 34200.1 214 75 17 31 150
Carl Pavano, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 12.27 0 1 0 1 3.2 8 5 1 2 1
Last 7 Games 6.43 2 1 0 3 14 19 10 2 5 6
Season 5.77 4 2 0 7 34.1 41 22 5 10 15
Andy Pettitte, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 3.60 1 0 0 1 5 7 2 0 1 3
Last 7 Games 5.17 1 2 0 3 15.2 22 9 1 5 12
Season 4.54 14 14 0 33 204 233 103 19 55 158
Sidney Ponson, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 1.50 0 0 0 1 6 4 1 0 0 5
Last 7 Games 4.35 0 0 0 3 10.1 10 5 1 4 7
Season 3.88 4 1 0 9 55.2 71 24 3 16 25
Edwar Ramirez, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 0.00 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2
Last 7 Games 0.00 0 0 0 3 2.1 2 0 0 1 4
Season 3.90 5 1 1 55 55.1 44 24 7 24 63
Darrell Rasner, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 9.00 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 3 1
Last 7 Games 4.50 0 0 0 3 4 1 2 0 4 2
Season 5.40 5 10 0 24113.1 135 68 14 39 67
Mariano Rivera, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 0.00 0 0 1 1 1.1 0 0 0 0 1
Last 7 Games 0.00 0 0 2 3 3.1 0 0 0 0 3
Season 0.00 0 0 0 1 1.2 2 0 0 0 2
David Robertson, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 0.00 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1
Last 7 Games 0.00 1 0 0 3 3.2 1 0 0 2 4
Season 5.34 4 0 0 25 30.1 29 18 3 15 36
Humberto Sanchez, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 9.00 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 0
Last 7 Games 4.50 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 0 2 1
Season 4.50 0 0 0 2 2 1 1 0 2 1
Billy Traber, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 15.43 0 0 0 1 2.1 7 4 1 1 2
Last 7 Games 9.64 0 0 0 3 4.2 10 5 1 1 3
Season 7.02 0 0 0 19 16.2 23 13 3 7 11
Jose Veras, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 13.50 0 1 0 1 0.2 2 1 0 2 2
Last 7 Games 3.86 1 1 0 3 2.1 2 1 0 3 4
Season 3.59 5 3 0 60 57.2 52 23 7 29 63
Chien-Ming Wang, P
ERA W L Sv G IP H ER HR BB K
Last Game 0.00 1 0 0 1 5 6 0 0 0 3
Last 7 Games 3.78 2 0 0 3 16.2 18 7 1 6 9
Season 4.07 8 2 0 15 95 90 43 4 35 54
