All I'm saying is that if they don't win this year they have an excuse, and that their excuse would be a legitimate one.
While it's true that I didn't exactly say what that it would be an excuse for (not winning this year), I think that that part of it is fairly well implied; what else could I be talking about that there's an excuse for?
Would it sound better to you if I used the word "reason" instead of "excuse"?
Here, let me re-write the whole thing:
"Well, the Yankees have a reason now if they don't win this year: Injuries.
Which would be fair to say."
Better?
As far as where they stand now goes.....
Yeah they're still on top of the division.
BUT....
With their pitching I didn't think they could win unless they had an overwhelming offense, because they would need to win a lot of 7-5 and 8-6 games, and I don't find their offense to be overwhelming anymore.
HOWEVER....
There's still a long way to go, and plenty of time for them to make a deal to add a decent bat without giving up anyone important.
Unless they do, though, I don't see a 2006 World Series appearance in their future.
