The New York Yankees entered September seven games behind the Boston Red Sox for the wild card spot, and 12.5 games behind division-leading Tampa Bay. The last time the New York Yankees entered September more than the seven games out of a playoff spot was 1992, when the Melido Perez, Andy Stankiewicz Yankees entered September 14 games out of first place.

So for many Yankee fans, a September without meaningful games is more than just an anomaly—many have not experienced it. Still, there are plenty of reasons to follow the Yankees over their final 23 games. The September action may not be relevant for 2008—but it certainly has implications for 2009.

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