Are We Ready?

As the off season enters it's final month, it's a good time to take stock of what we've done. We've certainly replenished the farm system with at least two, but probably up to five quality arms. We've dropped some dead weight in Jaret Wright. But are we ready for 2007?

In my opinion, the starting rotation is vulnerable. Mussina is aging and Pettitte and Wang have both had recent arm trouble. Igawa is a question mark, as is our fifth starter, Pitcher X. Boston enters the season with their biggest advantage in the arms race since our division run began in 1998.

So what do we do? Is Cashman building for 2009 or readying for 2007? As it now stands, I think something is going to happen. I still think you may see Melky and Proctor get traded for an arm, or even possibly A-Rod.

I don't think we're ready yet.