Back again with another post, concerning the New York Yankees and their post season dreams. In the past seven 8 years the Yankees have fell short of making the world series, something they are notoriously known for. With 26 world championships, the Yankees with start for number 27 on Wednesday, October 7th. This past Sunday, the Yankees finished up thier regular season with last year’s division winners, the Tampa Bay Rays, and won this meeting 10-2, while Alex Rodriguez hit in 7 RBI's, tying the league record for this year.
Playing tonight will be the Minnesota Twins against the Detriot Tigers to see who will play the Yankees tomorrow night in the Bronx. In the other bracket, is the Boston Red Sox against the Los Angeles Angels, which the winners will play the winners of the New York Bracket. Personally I hope the Yankees play the Red Sox for the Division title this year. According to many people, this is the biggest rivalry in all of sports. Many will argue that but it is definitely a huge rival between states and cities.
This year the Yankees finished with 103 wins and 59 losses, making this the best record in baseball. Looking into the postseason, the Yanks pitching staff is looking very strong with Cy Young contender C.C. Sabathia, veteran Andy Pettite, and A.J. Burnett who finished 13-9. Along with their strong pitching staff, the Yankees have an even stronger batting order, with two American League M.V.P. contenders; Derek Jeter and Mark Texeira. Alongside those two, is power house Alex Rodriguez, who was hurt for the beginning of the year, and came through clutch for the remainder of the year. All in all, I feel as if the Yankees have the best chance to win the World Series because of their experience, talent, and over team chemistry.
With the game starting tomorrow, you bet I will be watching every game, and praying the Yankees can pull it out. C.C. Sabathia will be on the mound, and the full Yankees line-up will be in effect. This should be an exciting October, and an even more exciting November (if they make it their). GO YANKSS!!
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I am a die hard Yankees fan. It has been sad to see them fall short the past 8 years but I think they have a good chance this year. I personally am hoping for a Dodgers vs. Yankees world series starring Toe Torre vs. his old team. Either way it should be a playoff worth watching.
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