Of course Yanks not a lock to win Series

Jayson Stark goes to a lot of trouble to argue the Yanks might NOT win the World Series this year- link
But the real story isn't that the Yanks will win the World Series. Everyone who has watched any amount of sports knows there is no guarantee when you get to the post season.

The real story is that the $207 million Yankees ARE all but certain to make the playoffs. That is pretty much beyond doubt. A huge payroll like the Yanks won't automatically get you a WS ring, but it will pretty much guarantee you an invitation to the post season, something no other team has.

Think about last year- Anaheim, NY, Boston and Minnesota. Numbers one, two and three in payroll, plus a token AL Central team.

We have no idea if the Texas Rangers will win the West. Or if Cleveland will finally beat Minnesota in the Central. Or if Billy Beane really is a genius. But we do know the Yanks will make the playoffs.

End of story.

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We also seen the Green contract extension has past. This is going to be a real mess for LA.