I agree 100%. The Yankees "core" is Jeter, ARod, Riveria, Tex, Cano, and CC. The Red Sox "core" is Pedroia, Youk, Crawford, AGon, Lester, Bucholz, Ellsbury. Which group of guys would you rather have?
Even if the Yankees get Cliff Lee, he's 32 years old. The Yankees have alot of money tied up in 30-something players.