As of Monday, the New York Yankees have moved ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the American League East, while the Boston Red Sox (who a month ago were 8 1/2 games back) now currently sit in a virtual tie with Tampa, and are one game back of the Yankees.
Since it's ladies first, I will start with the Yankees.
They are 17-7 in their last 24 games, and 12-6 in the month of June. Although Mark Texeira continues to struggle at the plate, Robinson Cano has stepped up tremendously. He is leading the team in ever major hitting category.
Cano's 14 home runs, 49 RBI, 99 hits, and .367 batting average appear to have him a shoo-in for the All-Star game.
Someone not quite living up to his hitting numbers is Alex Rodriguez. He currently is s ...
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Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees: Two Teams Destined for 100-Win Seasons
Posted: 21st June 2010 by Bryan Hudson in MLBComments Off on Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees: Two Teams Destined for 100-Win Seasons