Steinbrenner says Yanks will win it next year
August 13, 2008 by Tony Baldwin
Filed under Baseball
Five games. That’s what separates the New York Yankees from a playoff bid this season; a five game deficit behind the American Wild Card leading Boston Red Sox. Should the Yankees miss the playoffs this season, it would be the first time since 1993. Hank Steinbrenner says injuries are to blame, but fans shouldn’t worry because the Bronx Bombers will win it all next year.
Steinbrenner claims that it’s not making excuses about not winning, but stating the obvious. However, Hank has gone on to say that the Yankees will be the team to beat in 2009 – that is, if they can acquire a “top veteran starting pitcher.”
That’s all they need? I don’t doubt they will find some sort of veteran pitcher, however, they need help at catcher (if Jorge Posada’s arm is done) and in the bullpen before we just up and crown them the kings of next season. But we’ll let Hank go on and dream for a little bit.
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