Scrappy Underdog Yankees Refusing To Go Away

NEW YORK—Though they were written off at the beginning of the season, the underdog New York Yankees refuse to succumb to their obvious lack of money and talent and have managed to put together a six-game winning streak to remain in contention with the far superior Boston Red Sox. “What you are seeing right now from the Yankees is pure heart, because honestly, that’s all this team’s really got,” said ESPN columnist Buster Olney, adding that the team’s unwillingness to quit a battle that is basically unwinnable should serve as an inspiration. “They have a shortstop who can barely field a ground ball, a pitcher who is close to 50, and catcher who has never really been that good at baseball. If they keep this up, we could be witnessing the makings of a modern-day miracle.” According to Olney, although the Yankees’ recent success is a welcome change, their struggles should be an sign to Commissioner Bud Selig that revenue sharing in the major leagues is not working.