NEW YORK — One of four clubs to win 100 games this year, the Yankees certainly heading into the playoffs feeling very confident.
They won’t be overconfident.
They know their American League Wild Card opponent on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium is very dangerous.
The definitely respect the Oakland Athletics, who were one of baseball’s biggest surprises this season going from a 75-win team in 2017 to 97 wins this year with a much-less heralded roster than the Yankees, who are veteran and young stars up and down their lineup.
How did the Athletics get so good this season?