If 2011 was any indication, no team is a lock for the playoffs. There always seems to be a team that stays well back for the longest time, then sneaks up and challenges for a playoff spot that just a bit earlier seemed out of reach. This year, especially with the 2nd AL Wild Card spot, there are a lot of teams that can't quite be counted out yet. But can the Yankees who have battled injuries all year come back from 5 games back this late.
Thanks to their injuries, wins and runs have been tough to get. Despite a line up that should put them closer to 40 wins than 57, the Bronx Bombers find themselves just 5 back of a playoff position. Assuming Jeter comes back soon, the Yankees line up should be able to produce numbers similar to those of last years team that made it to the ALCS. It will be tough, but they have the team to do it. If St. Louis can come back from 9.5 WCGB in late August why can't the Yanks come back from a 5 game deficit in early August?
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