As the Jay Z song goes "On to the next one!"
(from NYDailyNews)
Joe Girardi, A-Rod, Derek Jeter and New York Yankees are stacked and will win 2010 World Series
1. They're still the Yankees
Despite the presence of a "budget" this season, the Yankees will still field a team with a payroll in the $200 million range, giving them a decided advantage over every team in the sport. Much of that will go to the team's core of stars – $127.5 million combined to Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira, CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Mariano Rivera – but their ability to acquire the contracts of Javier Vazquez and Curtis Granderson helped bolster their World Series roster of a year ago.
2. Derek Jeter is in his contract year
After feeling the thrill of winning another title, it's a sixth ring and not a new contract that drives Jeter. While the captain may not allow his contract situation to distract him, don't think for a second that he won't be slightly motivated to post another MVP-type season to strengthen his case next winter. With his 36th birthday in June, Jeter will look to repeat his 2009 campaign, one that saw him reclaim the Gold Glove award and nearly earn him his first MVP award.
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