The New York Yankees have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. Today, the Baltimore Orioles knocked off the Yankees by a score of 9-5 and took away any dangling hopes the Yankees may have had of playing in October. This happens to many teams each year, but as the Yankees are eliminated in 2014, so is Derek Jeter.
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In what will be his final home game, The Captain will also play the first game in which he has ever been eliminated from postseason contention.
A season that the Yankees were likely doomed before they started, New York hung on much longer than many expected. With an again roster, and several past-their-prime free agent signings, the Yankees just couldn’t compete with the likes of the Orioles and Blue Jays in the AL East.
Losing Michael Pineda, CC Sabathia, and essentially their entire starting rotation twice did New York in as well. Pitching is a huge component to making a playoff run, and the Yankees simply didn’t have enough of it.
As Derek Jeter ends his home career, he will travel to Boston one last time to end his 2014 season, and in turn, his career. The Captain has been remembered by nearly every organization throughout the Major Leagues this season, and has had an impact on many.
Despite quips by Keith Olbermann yesterday, Derek Jeter will likely go down as the second greatest shortstop to ever play the game, behind Honus Wagner.
It’s a somber day for baseball fans, even if you have a distaste for the Yankees, the end of Jeter is near.
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