Originally Posted by
Ratzz
they need the Wildcard... because they have to make sure that the better of the two non-Division winners
gets to the actual playoffs.. not just the better record..
Yankees played terrible and limited opponents in the 1st Half of the season
their record was inflated as a result.
AL West was much stronger in the 1st Half of the season... better for the Astros to be in there
ASTROS are the far superior team (though you would not guess from their payrolls)
TANAKA 2015 Salary ... $22,000,000 (average pitcher)
Keuchel 2015 Salary ............. $524,000 (Cy Young candidate)