That is the Yankees record in the 2nd half so far.  13-11 since the All-Star break and 3-6 in August. The test vs Tam, Tor, Boston and Tex (4-7 so far) has been a failure.  And today they face Cliff Lee.   Good Luck.  I place most of the blame for this on the offense, which has been maddeningly inconsistent in doing the “little things.”  Failing to move runners, get fly balls with men on third etc.

Starting on Thursday, the Yankees have 11 games against Kansas City, a depleted Detroit team and Seattle.  Time to rebuild some confidence.  On July 21, I wrote down what I think the standings will be on Sept 1:

  1. NYY 83-49
  2. TAM 79-53
  3. BOS 76-56

The Yankees have some work to do to meet my prediction (14-6) but its  possible with the rest of the August Schedule (@KC, DET, SEA, @TOR, @CWS, OAK).  Tampa need only go 10-9 to meet my original prediction but face a tougher schedule resurgent-Showalter inspired BAL, TEX, @ OAK, @LAA, BOS and TOR).