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Friday, August 31, 2007

The race for the NL and AL East Division titles took a good turn for the Yankees and a bad turn for the Mets.

The Yankees made a statement. The swept the division leading Boston Red Sox to pull within in 5 games-an amount a second place team can apparently make up in only 5 days-see below. The Yankees also improved to a 1 game lead over Seattle for the Wild Card, but we all know that after the sweep the Yankees will be sitting on top of the AL East come the end of the season.

On the other hand, the Phillies made a statement too. They are not down, and they are not to be dismissed. The Mets lost four straight to be swept by the second place Phillies. Two games were won in dramatic walk off fashion (Mets style!). While they showed some signs of life, the Mets were killed and along with it their chances of an easy cruse to wining the NL East. While the Mets still hold a slim lead, 2 games, Philly gained 5 games in 5 games. As we roll into September, the Mets chances look bleaker and bleaker and the Yankees chances, look stronger and stronger.

Have faith New York fans. The Red Sox always collapse and hand the division over to the Yankees in mid-September. While the Mets have significant bullpen issues (subject of a future analysis) the Phillies have a worse bullpen. As we head into September, both teams are playing meaningful games for a playoff spot. Anything can happen-good or bad. One thing is for sure, it will be exciting to watch.

Posted by Steve in New York.

Mets Analysis (MLB) | Yankees Analysis (MLB)

Friday, August 31, 2007 10:40:04 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

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