The Yankee Birthright: World Series Wins and More
There is a certain feeling and mystique about being a part of the New York Yankees. Whether it be as a part of the team, as a fan, or as a casual viewer, witnessing the most celebrated team in baseball is a unique experience. The Yankees have 27 World Series Championships and 40 American League Pennants. This success brings high expectations, and everyone that is a part of the team feels these expectations year in and year out.
The Yankees often have Major League Baseball’s highest payroll, which is another reason success is expected. This payroll currently resides around 200 million, and is signinficantly ahead of the MLB’s second highest payroll. Also, the tenure of the team provides a reason for expectation. The Yankees have been in operation since 1901 and are a member of the first set of American League teams.
With all of this considered, some may call it a birthright for the Yankees to be a winning team. However, as someone who has had the chance to see the Yankees play in person, I must say that it is a special experience, and baseball is a better game when the Yankees are at or near the top.