Freewrite 10 May 2007

I would like to begin by saying that whoever it was that came up with the idea that we should be allowed to write about whatever we want at least one time a week was a genius. It makes this part of the assignment not only easier but way more fun too. Today I would like to explain my complete and total joy that the Yankees are six games out of first place in the American League East division and that they are also behind by two and a half games in the Wild Card race. For anyone who is reading this if you hate baseball or could care less I apologize because I realize that not everyone has my same interest. Nonetheless I will proceed. In 2006 the Atlanta Braves (who are my favorite baseball team) did not make the playoffs. This ended a 14-year run by the Braves. No other team in major professional American sports has ever matched that record. And before 2001 only 2 other teams (the Celtics and Lakers) had accived 9 consecutive playoff appearances. However as the record stands now the New York Yankees will tie the Braves record in 2008 if they go to the playoffs each of the next two years. It could be said that only a miracle will keep the Yankees form achieving 14 consecutive playoff appearances but the miracle is happening. The most dominating team over the last two decades is not only losing they are losing badly. If the season continues as it is right now the Yankees will not go to the playoffs and the Braves Record will be intact. Oh Happy day.