Love ’em or hate ’em, the New York Yankees’ contention for the World Series is almost as surefire as my housemate’s inability to lock down a Saturday night date.
With a $200 million payroll and eight consecutive AL East Division titles under their belt, how can one expect any less from this squad?
But regardless of these facts, only one Yankee, Alex Rodriguez, has captured the AL MVP title in the last 20 years. Until last year, the superstardom of the Yankee whole has overshadowed the individual accomplishments of its players.Continue...