The Yankees’ start to this season has been understandably frustrating to fans. It’s certainly got some wondering if they’re a playoff team, never mind a contender for anything more. It’s always possible that’s the case. This start could torpedo any chances they have at making a run. History, however, has shown that it could ultimately mean nothing.
The 1941 Yankees were coming off a third-place finish in the American League the season before. Prior to that, the Yankees had won four consecutive World Series from 1936-39. At the end of July in 1940, they were just four games over .