Yankees hit 100-win mark for first time since 2009 World Series season

The Yankees have hit the 100-win mark, which is something that they hadn’t accomplished since 2009 when they won their 27th World Series title.

Upon beating the Red Sox 8-5 on Saturday afternoon, the Yankees have achieved 100 wins — something they haven’t been able to do this since 2009 when they had 103 wins. With a full youth movement underway, reaching the century mark in wins is a testament to the entire organization.

It’s great seeing the Yanks reach 100 wins in a season after a nine-year hiatus. All those years of general manager Brian Cashman trying to convince Hal Steinbrenner and company to go primarily young has finally paid off.

Looking back, I’m glad that the Yankees were 44-44 during the first half of the 2016 season.

The Yanks would have never been in this position if it wasn’t for Cashman’s diligence and perseverance. What’s even more exciting for the Yankee fans is that the team will now be below the tax luxury threshold, meaning the organization is expected to go on a significant free agent spending spree this offseason.

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This winter will have a lot of terrific players looking for work, including the likes of Andrew Miller, Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Patrick Corbin and Clayton Kershaw (if he opts out of his current deal). The Bombers will be in a great position to pick and choose the right players to fill the few gaps they still possess. After that, expect them to enter the Postseason each year, comfortably.

The goal should always be to win the AL East, rather than having to face off in a one-game Wild Card that defines all 162 games — which quite frankly is absurd.

Major League Baseball would be wise to implement a three-game Wild Card series — as aside from securing home-field advantage in the Wild Card game, there is little bonus for winning 100+ games and finishing in second place.

The Bombers also broke the MLB single-season home run record with 265 long balls, thanks to rookie sensation Gleyber Torres. The Mariners had held the record since 1997. Giancarlo Stanton’s seventh-inning big fly pushed the record to 266.

Wednesday, October 3, is going to be exciting as the Bombers take on the Athletics at Yankee Stadium. The winner claims the right to take on the Red Sox in the ALDS.