Yanks Clinch AL East Crown; 11 Wins To Go For #27

Well, it has been awhile since my last post. But during my busy schedule over the last few weeks I certainly have followed the Yankees pennant drive as the Bronx Bombers finally coasted into a smooth landing on top of the AL East, clinching their 16th Division Title since 1976.

The Yankees won six World Championships so far during the George M. Steinbrenner III era, and, hope to make this seven World Series victories for "The Boss", winning their 27th World Championship, sometime at the close of the 2009 post-season in the early days of November.

From (0-8), to (6-9), to (9-9), vs. the Boston Red Sox, reflects the story of the New York Yankees 2009 regular season. And, what a perfect way to claim victory in the AL East: a three-game sweep, 9-5; 3-0; 4-2, over the Red Sox this past weekend at Yankee Stadium that resulted in the Bronx Bombers clinching first place with their 100th win of the year, which also clinched home-field advantage throughout the playoffs for the Yanks who will end up with the best record in all of Major League Baseball.

So, now the journey continues as it really just starts for the New York Yankees with the beginning of the playoffs in about 10 days.

The Yankees goal this year is the same goal as "every" year -- "Win The World Series". 

The climb to the top of the baseball world has three acts that must be accomplished by the Yanks to become 2009 World Champions:

* Win three of five games in the American League Division Championship Series.

* Win four of seven games in the American League Championship Series.

* Win four of seven games in the World Series.

The above three-act play places the Yankees "Magic Number" at 11. If they play to perfection during this post-season, the New York Yankees will continue their great winning tradition with their 27th World Championship. Anything less will be a failure.  

"Congratulations" to all in the New York Yankees organization !!!

The 2009 regular season has been outstanding and wonderful to watch. You have made all of us in the Yankees Universe very proud to be Yankee fans. We all look forward to another special post-season, with the closing act ending with a standing ovation that will last throughout the days of Autumn and Winter into spring training 2010.

And, then, that ovation will continue at the Yankees home Opening Day, 2010, which will be even more special, highlighted by the raising of the 2009 World Championship banner in centerfield at the new Yankee Stadium, signifying that the New York Yankees are once again the best team in all of Baseball.  

27 is a very special number !!!

But, it will take 11 more wins to make it happen.

The Yankees goal is clearly in sight. May this October and November bring many special memories that Yankee fans will remember for a lifetime.

-- Jimmy, "BY&L"