Quick Hit: The Schedule Got Soft Right At Right Time

Thank goodness the New York Yankees schedule softened up a little right before the All Star break or the Yankees would be in a world of hurt. The Yankees have acquired Brandon McCarthy from the Arizona Diamondbacks, have cut Alfonso Soriano, lost Brett Gardner, Mark Teixeira, Carlos Beltran, and Brian McCann among others for varying times due to various injuries and the Yankees just keep on keeping on. The Yankees are still hanging around in both the American League East and the second Wild Card despite all the injuries and struggling players.

The Yankees started out the end of June and early July unexpectedly going 1-5 against the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays but have since gone on a tear on the road. The Yankees have taken three of four from the Minnesota Twins and played well in Cleveland for four games and are one Masahiro Tanaka dominant start away from really putting the pressure on the Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays in the division.

After the break the Yankees host the struggling Cincinnati Reds and Texas Rangers followed up by a series with the Toronto Blue Jays, who New York has owned at home of late, and another series in Texas to end July. The Yankees can keep on keeping on and maybe make up some games in the division with this weak of a schedule.

Have a great Friday everyone and keep those optimistic sunglasses on, it's not over yet.