Yankees' rehab report

The Yankees' transition to the future is built on the foundation of Brian Cashman's philosophy of acquiring high ceiling prospects, with dubious medical histories. Blend fragile youth with an old, rickety roster and you get a never ending list of rehab reports:

• "Chamberlain leaving the rotation means four of the Yankees' top six starting pitchers are out."
• Don't forget the "Franchise": "His injuries have been total freak events. Toes, hamstrings, ribs, etc. His arm is sound." In search of the silver lining.
• Pavano's Philosophy: " Pavano didn't show any signs of rushing back to the Yankees, even with the current state of the pitching staff and the fact that he is in the final year of his $39 million dollar contract with the team.
  "I'd like to contribute," Pavano said. "But I don't want to get too far ahead of myself. That doesn't do me any good." Wouldn't want to rush you Carl.
• This time last year Joba was rescuing the bullpen on a march to the playoffs. Times have changed: "Chamberlain will do exercises and receive treatment in Florida.
  "They felt it's better to be around trainers," Girardi said." The apocalypse is upon us.
• One day at a time: "It's been hard," said Hughes, who's been out since April with a rib injury. "You want to be back. You want to be playing. The season gets a day older every time you wake up. But all I can do right now is continue to throw well and prove I'm healthy."

The transition from dynasty to walking wounded continues as the New York Yankees limp to the future.