Since we last checked in, our boys have climbed to #1, first sharing the top of the AL East with Red Laundry and then breaking away to lead the pack. We only lead by half a game, but we are holding on tight.
Will Leitch of NY Magazine has an interesting story about Yankee potential. It has been quite the turnaround. Things probably couldn't have started off worse. We remember the mess that surrounded us upon beginning this blog. Everywhere around us there were bad omens. We half expected to see black cats crossing home plate. All that money and below .500?
We're not sure of the exact cause and there has been much speculation, but the bottom line is we've come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. Pies in face. Wins stacking upon wins like pancakes. Errorless streak that matches the all time record of 17 consecutive games. Looking down at the Jays, Rays and the team-that-we-will-not-mention. We wrote a letter to the them a few weeks ago that we feel has been more than backed up by what we've done on the field. We're ready for June 9. Is June 9th ready for us?
The question Leitch poses is a good one. We like it's ambition. Can we.....win the World Series this year? Everybody whisper. But, it's really not too early to ask. We are playing good baseball. Things have more than improved across the board. In all areas. On the other hand, in a 162 game season maintenance is everything. We need to stay up and keep it up. Key words: stable pitching, solid relief and no more than one batter having a big papi (code word for drought people). Tex busted out of his lump like he was aboard a rocket in May but will that be a summer long trip? There won't always be pies in the face and flair (though it can't be denied that we do love the dramatic) but we can't have things sour if we want a chance at Jeet's 5th ring.
The ridiculous record of the Dodgers aside, we are hanging in there with most division leaders. As we know all too well, however, things can change fast and the standings can be shaken up like a shuffled deck of cards. All we can is do keep on keepin' on. So, let's close out the Tribe tonight and we'll be at the stadium tomorrow night to personally welcome Tejas.
Happy June. Here's to a great summer streak. We take nothing for granted.
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