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The New York Yankees always have the payroll, income, and support to field a competitive and contending team but there are plenty of concerns heading into the 2010 season about their aging line-up and thin pitching staff which is why they did not open as a MLB betting favorite in odds to win the World Series.
The Yankees still are in the conversation as a favorite however with online sportsbooks listing the New York +550 in odds to win the World Series. The Yankees are also listed at +300 to win the American League, +170 to win the American League East Division and have an over/under win total of 91.5. Hank Steinbrenner is becoming well known as the "Baby Boss" for some bombastic comments made at the start of spring training in which he said that the 2010 New York Yankees were not focused and were too fat and happy after winning the 2009 World Series.
The Bronx Bombers led major league baseball in MLB odds for run scoring last year but captain Derek Jeter slumped, at least by his standards, with a .270 average and just 10 home runs. Mark Teixeira also slumped down to a .256 average but maintained power with 33 home runs and 108 runs batted in. Dave Eiland was fired as pitching coach but questions remain as to whether or not Larry Rothschild will be an upgrade as a replacement or whether the starting staff is simply too thin in talent. Most baseball betting experts and handicappers analyzing the odds to win the World Series have made the startling revelation that the Yankees need at least two quality starters to be considered a serious threat to contend for the American League pennant in 2011.
There is also the letdown effect from making an all-out bid on Cliff Lee who ended up taking less money to sign with the Phillies. CC Sabathia anchors the rotation as does closer Mariano Rivera in the bullpen. So far during Spring Training, the New York Yankees have been quite pleased with their rotation of pitchers as Bartolo Colon is the only one to have allowed a run thus far. While Russell Martin will be the starter, who will be the backup behind the plate when the regular season starts is still up in the air. Francisco Cervelli recently suffered a fractured foot which now leaves the door open for Jesus Montero.
