On May 29th the Yankees (21-29) sat in last place in the AL East, 14.5 games behind the Red Sox (36-15). 67 Games later and a comeback reminiscent of 1978 the Yankees now sit 4 games out of first and tied for 4th best record in league! For those who don't want to do the math, the Yankees have played .670 (45-22) ball over that span, while the Red Sox have played just TWO games over .500 (34-32). With 45 games left, six vs the Sox, its only a matter of time before the Yankees are once again where they belong...FIRST PLACE!
How about that great trade deadline move for Gagne? Four innings pitched in five appearances, striking out five but giving up SEVEN earned runs. Ill take Big Chief
Joba Chamberlain, four innings pitched, six strike outs and NO EARNED runs.