The Yankees Suck
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The Yankees suck
by Steve
I really hope the New York Yankees got their knocks in while beating up on the cellar dwellers of the American League, because things are about to make a complete 180 starting this weekend. At press time the Yanks are getting shalacked in Toronto to close out that 3 game set 14-4, and then have an off day tomorrow.
Thus far the Yankees have played 58 games at home and 56 on the road leaving 26 games to be played on the road. They are currently 5 games out of the Division race and a half game back of the wild card. They appear to be cruising and have gained ground quicker than teams like the Indians, Tigers, and Red Sox appear to give it up. However, a closer look may reveal a flaw in the surging pinstripes.
The Yankees last 28 games (since the All-Star break) have been against teams with a combined record of 95, yes ninety-five, games under .500.The only team they have played that is respectable, the Blue Jays are an even 56-56. Talk about a challenging schedule. Yeah yeah, each team plays every other team the same amount(at least in each division) but over 162 game season things tend to even out.
That old saying couldn't apply any better for the Yankees in the rest of August. In fact the Yankees next 20 games are against teams that are a combined 81 games over .500. They face the leaders in the East, Central, West and Wild card in the coming 'dog days' of summer. Furthermore, they get their first peek at the Detroit Tigers with two 4 game sets, and probably a newly activated ace in Kenny Rogers rejoining the Tigers off another stint on the DL.
Now sure the Yankee sheep-fans can claim well they have beating everyone else they will beat the Indians, Tigers, Red Sox, and Angels too. While the realist fans will point to a September than includes 5 games against Tampa Bay, 3 remaining with the Royals with cheese and 3 more with the Orioles. But don't forget, the Yanksucks last 6 games are on the road.
So sure, they're the Yankees, and Bob Cano is scorching the Earth and Jason Giambi is back. [1] Hold up, the truth is the Yankees didn't do enough at the deadline, Roger the Million dollar start dodger Clemens is under .500, Pettitte and Mussina look old as dust, and the rest of baseball is due to pick it up.
And even if the Yankees do make the playoffs, they aren't going to win the World Series any way. So Yankee fan, go put your Cheter jersey on, count your 26 rings, wait for A-frod to collapse in October then opt out and sign with the Rangers, and stick it cause the dynasty died in 2001. Boo Yah
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