And this kind of thing is the reason why

TAMPA — When Brian Cashman announced a lower back injury would prevent Carl Pavano from joining the regular throwing program at the start of camp, the GM hoped March 1 would be the date Pavano would be able to throw off the mound.

Well, that's Wednesday, but don't expect to see Pavano on a hill.

"They are saying he needs another week before he goes on the mound," Joe Torre said of Pavano, who has been working without a problem on flat ground.

If Pavano gets on a mound today, that would leave him with less than five weeks to get ready to open the season. Considering he was limited to 17 games a year ago due to a shoulder injury that didn't require surgery and has a lower back problem, it's not likely the Yankees will rush him just to be ready for the season — especially when they don't need a fifth starter at the beginning of the campaign.

So A-Rod, the day you outlive that stupid SLAP, you can say something about 'our year', but that day will be AFTER the season, not before it.

There is a mountain to climb. It can't be done withuot premier pitching
CANNOT.
Something the Red Sox proved time and again