The New York Yankees have driven themselves to success throughout the season. Currently on an eight game winning streak and leading the AL East with a 2 game lead up on the Tampa Bay Rays, makes them serious World Series contenders. Their currently 86-50 on the season, which is amazing, because two of the Yankees most important players in their line-up haven’t been impressive.
Yankees third baseman, Alex Rodriguez hasn’t been putting up the numbers that’s expected. Despite being on the disabled list do to a left calf strain, his batting average is .265 with 21 home runs and 97 RBIs. Shortstop, Derek Jeter age’s has caught up to him. His batting average is .266 with 59 RBIs.
With the amount of talent the Yankees have on their roster, they still manage to lead the AL East. Yankees second baseman, Robinson Cano, has been playing his best this season. He’s bringing in .318 batting average and 26 home runs with 91 RBIs. Cano is a possible MVP candidate. The Yankees starting pitching rotation has been holding up with CC Sabathia leading the way with 19 wins and a 3.05 ERA.
With all that being said, will this Yankee team win the World Series Championship. The Texas Rangers line-up has been on fire with left fielder Josh Hamilton sky high batting average of . 362, designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero’s 25 home runs and right fielder Nelson Cruz .316 batting average. That’s not all, the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays are talented enough to compete for the World Series.
The Yankees are still the favorite to make the World Series this season, but will they be able to exceed expectation? I’m still thinking will it happen.
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