Eleven. In order for the Yankees’ season to be painted as a success that’s how many postseason games they must win.
Today the Yankees took the second step toward winning the World Series -- the only title that matters in The Bronx -- by clinching the AL East with a 4-2 victory over the Red Sox in front of 47,576 at Yankee Stadium.
It’s the Yankees’ first East title since 2006 and gives them home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The victory guarantees them finishing with the best record in baseball.
Yet, all of the Mumm Napa champagne wasn’t yet opened when the Yankees talked about what’s expected“A world title is what you strive for,’’ Johnny Damon said. “We need to win, anything else is unsatisfactory.’’ Continue
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