keep in mind.. that a mere 5 weeks ago...
the $216M Yankees had a WHOPPING 8 game lead over Toronto in the AL East (Aug. 28th)
8 Games. gone. (actually 9.5)
AND now.. DOWN 1.5 and losing GAME AFTER GAME to losing records at home..
it only stands to reason that they might finish 6-7 games behind Toronto
likely eliminating them from the post-season (because of all the home games they have)
and with Texas and Minnesota getting hot at exactly the right time..