Impact of CC's injury
Sabathia's injury and Longoria's return open the door for streaking Tampa
Updated: August 13, 2012, 12:06 PM ET
By Paul Swydan | FanGraphs
The New York Yankees aren't exactly struggling. At 67-47, they have the second-best record in the American League and the fourth-best record in baseball. They rank second in the ESPN Power Rankings this week, giving them nine straight weeks in the top three of the rankings.
Yet, with CC Sabathia out again and the Tampa Bay Rays -- who rank 12th this week -- starting to catch fire, it's fair to wonder whether the AL East title is again on the table for the taking.
To read more of how CC Sabathia's injury could allow the Tampa Rays to catch the New York Yankees, become an Insider today.
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