After assuring themselves of a playoff spot earlier in the week, today, the New York Yankees took it a step further: clinching the American League East with an oh-so-sweet win over the hated-Boston Red Sox. Today’s win gave them a sweep over the Red Sox for this latest series, and brought the season series to an even 9-9.
After a rocky start cast doubt on this year’s prospects, the Yankees have rebounded in dramatic fashion. Suddenly, they are the best team in baseball and the swagger is back. To that end, our own Pinstripe Alley celebrated in muted fashion.
This is the Yankees, where success is expected, and working yourself into a frenzy over a divisional crown is considered poor form. No, just kick back, smile, and think about the playoffs while having a cold one:
You’re the Yankees.
You’ve won the division again after a year away from the postseason. You’ve won your 100th game. After an 0-8 start, you split the season series with your arch-rivals 9-9. […]
After a long, wet day at the Stadium, I’m going to go kick back with one of my own.
Stay classy, Division Champs.