New York Times
Big Unit Injury Poses Big Problem for Yanks
4/24/06
Ted Wiliford
Staff Writer
Randy Johnson struggled through the innings in yesterdays game. He gave up three earned runs on six hits, one of wich was a home run. He didn't look like the Big Unit that had gone 4-0 up to that point. Many Yankee fans guessed at what might be affecting Johnson. A few fans specualted personal problems, his attitude towards his struggling teammates or possibly, he was just too old now. But the worst fear of all became reality as Randy Johnson was forced to leave the game after facing one batter in the 4th. He was diagnosed with a herniated disk and will be on the shelf for around 7-8 weeks. With Johnny Damon already on the DL, the Yankees have nearly 30million dollars worth of payroll this season sitting out. Thats more than the entire payroll of the Marlins, which is only 13mill(or Johnny Damons salary, or 3 mill less than Johnson's). Something dramatic has to change. This team is old and can't hit or pitch particularly well. Expect more results like the ones this week in Baltimore, Yankee Fans.