SWEET

Okay, okay.  So I panicked in my last blog.  The last couple of years have not been easy.  I was afraid to hope.

But today it all came together.  Victory number 100.  The clinching of the American League East title.  And against the Red Sox.  With a sweep.  What could be better?

Well, a World Championship would be better.  But for the moment, this was a day to savor.  Unless and until someone else wins the World Series, the Yankees are the best team in baseball.  As they should be.

This year was a triumph for the mighty four – Andy, Jorge, Mo, and, most of all, Derek.  No matter how many out of town writers vote for Joe Mauer, Jeter is the MOST VALUABLE player in the league.  If that is the true definition of the award, then Derek should win in a walk.

The year was also a validation for CC and Tex.  They came aboard and proved they are among the elite players in the game.  Robinson Cano came of age.  Phil Hughes justified his “can’t miss” label.  Swish showed he can still play (although pretty badly in the outfield).  A bunch of unknown kids (Melky, Garnder, Coke, Pena, Cervelli) showed there is a bright future.

Brian Cashman proved once again that he is the best GM in baseball.  He kept adding pieces (Burnett, Swisher, Hairston, Hinske) until he had built a powerhouse.  His genius overcame Joe Girardi’s managerial bungling.  Girardi is still a dope, but today is not the time to dwell on his deficiencies.  We won the division, and even Girardi is entitled to celebrate.

It has been a season to remember.  Let’s hope it is followed by a postseason for the ages.

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