Now the Yankees hope their special season is not spoiled.
But after him, the Yankees can only hope for a quality start.
In 2007, the Yankees hope to be no higher than $180 million, including benefits.
He will probably never have the 30-homer season the Yankees once hoped for.
The Yankees hope he can make one more start before the regular season.
The Yankees hope to be able to activate him today.
The Yankees hope to have at least one 44-year-old starting pitcher later this year.
The Yankees were hoping for big things from one of their youngsters, too.
The Yankees had better hope all four of their starters are ready by then.
The Yankees can only hope it will not be too late.