Why the Yankees Playing Good Now Should Come as No Surprise

It is no secret that the New York Yankees have been playing good baseball as of late. It seems to be the trend that happens the last few seasons. For instance, at the 2005 season, the Yankees found themselves below .500 and looking near the bottom of the division but apparently decided to play good baseball and start winning games. It would not be until the end of that season where they would end up taking the division despite having the same record as Boston at the end season on the sheer count of having a better head to head match up. The next season, the Yankees started slow but picked up and this time however won the division in a more convincing manner winning it by 10 games over 2^nd place Toronto Blue Jays. Fast forward to the present, it is the 2007 season and now the Yankees are in a similar predicament like they were 2 years ago, 2^nd place, barely about .500, and now 9 games behind 1^st place Boston.

The Yankees haven't won a Playoff series since 2004 but this is mainly covering the season. I've noticed that and it seems to be a common trend no matter who is on the team. Is it some coincidence that it seems to happen within a few months that the New York Yankees start playing good later on in the season? It most likely is but it does seem to have a little bit frequently especially as of late. I would have to make the comparasion of saying it's like it takes them a few months before they get going as a unit. For them, it must be like Better Late than Never.