What Are The Chances?

Of Universal Health Care being in place, covering all citizens of the blue states, by the end of 2009, or the Yankees winning a series from anyone during the same time frame?

Of Nick Green having a better year than Derek Jeter?

Of Wilson Betemit having a higher batting average and slugging percentage, driving in more runs and committing fewer errors than A-Rod?

Of Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui being less effective by season's end than Xavier Nady?

Of Phi Hughes being a better relief pitcher than Joba Chamberlin is as a starter?

Of Andy Pettitte regretting he signed on for another year?

Of Steven Jackson having a better season than CC Sabathia?

Of Brian Cashman signing on as general manager of the New York Islanders?

Of the New York Knicks drafting a better first round player than the Yankees?

Of Austin Jackson staying a Yankee?

Of anything?