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New York Yankees: Why Recent Acquisitions Make Them World Series Favorites

I reflected on the New York Yankees following their 2011 Division Series loss to the Detroit Tigers, the feeling was not optimistic, to say the least.  While I was very proud of the 2011 team and all they accomplished given the pitching rotation in place, I certainly doubted the future of the team.

The lineup looked great without question; Robinson Cano, Brett Gardner, Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira are all young, and I still believe Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter have productive years left in them.

The pitching staff is what bugged me, and specifically the rotation.   

Yes, CC Sabathia is a tremendous ace to have, and I could not be more grateful for him—the guy is an absolute horse. And, yes, Ivan Nova has ...

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