the quest for 27 - 2009 Utopian Line-Up

I just wanted to write down this line-up.  I know it can't happen; I'm thinking ideally on this, outside of Tex's soon-to-be nine figure deal and Manny's nine year-old attitude, finding someone to take Matsui and his aging knees.  (Not that I think we should get rid of 55 - I've always highly respected both his work ethic and his loyalty to the team.  And I think it's safe to say the team appreciates that, too.)  

All that said - I cringe with adolescent delight at this Opening Day line-up in the new Stadium.

Damon LF

Jeter SS

Rodriguez 3B

Teixiera 1B

Ramirez DH

Cano 2B

Posada C

Nady RF

Gardner CF

Sabathia

Burnett

Wang

Chamberlain

Pettitte

What a scary line-up, and what an intimidating rotation, all the way around.  I don't know whether they win 100 games, but I like it on paper... knowing how all of them play individually.  Then you factor in how they would gel as a team... whether or not they'd be cohesive... Manny being... I can't serve that cliche one more time... and... well... I come back to reality.

But, man - what a line-up that would be, ideally.

All of that said - I like Swisher.  I even still like Melky.  I think they'll both serve the team well, in service and in character.  We'll see.