Two-a-Days: New York Yankees

103-59, 8 Games Ahead, Won ALDS 3-0 (Minnesota), Won ALCS 4-2 (Los Angeles), Won World Series 4-2 (Philadelphia) Positional MVP – Derek Jeter -– .334/.406/.465 – Death, taxes and Derek Jeter. When the “Holy Trinity” of shortstops was running around back in the late 90s most serious analysis showed Jeter third and even fourth when Tejada burst onto the scene. What Jeter has done remarkably well is stay healthy and fit enough to remain at shortstop for over 2100 games. Cy Young – Mariano Rivera – 3-3, 1.76 – On the subject of ageless Rivera was incredible again. He blew just two saves all year for the second best save percentage of his amazing career. Baseball America Pre-season #1 Prospect Status – Austin Jackson – OF – Jackson had a good, not great year with a .300/.354/.405 line. While his skills are many he lacks power leaving his ceiling somewhat wanting. What Went Right – What didn’t? (I guess I’ll answer that in a moment). Kidding aside when I look at the Yankees I se...