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John Harper, in this morning's New York Daily News:

So again, you wonder: Is this the year? Is this the year that, for all of the talent on the roster, the pieces never fall into place? Is this the year that age and injuries and bad karma send the Yankees tumbling down the mountain?

To be sure, it's still April, but the Yankees looked absolutely horrible last night in one of the most tedious games they've played in a long time (fourteen walks by the two teams; game just under four hours long). Jeter looks ok, but A-Rod's cooled off, and Rivera looks like he's got nothing (except, of course, for a 12.15 ERA). To be sure, it looks like a long season for the pinstripers.

Of course, we've been here before. The Evil Empire had an abysmal start in 2005, but bounced back. Perhaps they can do it again even though the arms and legs of the players on the team are two years older.

They get another chance to show their stuff today, but with Jeff Karstens (and his robust 14.54 ERA) going against the Sox, things may again be a bit tough.

I can't believe Boss George is going to let this state of affairs continue much longer. If nothing else, this teams sorely needs some starting pitching.

To see a slightly less objective view, click here.