‘Bust’ reality staring down Yankees in unnerving scenario: Sherman

The other day I channel-surfed into the 1996 Yankee season opener on YES. The “classic” was timely as the organization is about to celebrate the silver anniversary of a champion that initiated a run of four titles in five years.

Yet, I couldn’t take my eyes off of the opponent. Holy heck, the Cleveland outfield that day was Albert Belle, Kenny Lofton and Manny Ramirez — all in their primes. And it had to be that good to overshadow the rest of a lineup that included Sandy Alomar Jr., Carlos Baerga, Julio Franco, Eddie Murray, Jim Thome and Omar Vizquel.