The Magic Number (s) update

by Mr. h on Sep 18, 2009 1:34 PM EDT

The Magic Number to clinch the American League East over the Red Sox is 9, the Yankees haven't been able make much headway there over the weekend. The Magic Number to clinch the best record in the AL is 8 over the Angels and 9 over the Red Sox. The Yankees play both teams this week, so hopefully they can make some headway there. For those who only care about to postseason, the Magic Number to simply clinch a playoff bearth is now only 1 over Texas. The next time the Yanks win or the Rangers lose, the Yankees are officially in the playoffs, but wouldn't it be so much nicer to have homefield advantage all the way through?

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Can't wait for the playoff berth

That should happen in Seattle. And thats where the celebrating will be. GET READY FOR THE CHAMPAIGN!!

by nyyrocks29 on Sep 18, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

i really hate when

the yankees celebrate for making the playoffs, the only time champaign should be sprayed is after winning the ALCS and the WS

by miracle96 on Sep 18, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

Why?

I agree that the biggest goal is the championship, but making the playoffs is a HUGE step in that direction, as is every series win. Either celebrate after every one of the steps, or celebrate after winning it all. I like the way they do it.

by nyyrocks29 on Sep 18, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I totally agree. I don’t think they should celebrate the wild card this year because they have such a big lead for the division. But I’ll celebrate the division and every round of the playoffs.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Sep 18, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

but it’s going to be tough for them not to celebrate knowing that they’ve clinched the postseason. It’s going to feel like it’s a delayed celebration. Still, I would want to see it personally in the Bronx. So I wouldn’t mind if they did it after winning the East. Wouldn’t it be great if they clinched the East against the Red Sox?

by nyyrocks29 on Sep 18, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I would love to see that

But…If my math is right, the Yanks would need to sweep the Angels, the Sox would have to drop at least one to the Royals, and the Yankees would then have to sweep the Red Sox for that to happen.

by Mr. h on Sep 21, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions