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Competitive Landscape
Despite their issues, the Yankees retain a degree of advantage over some of the teams in their division, primarily due to the competitive landscape of the American League. Their historical success, as well as the lack of strong competition from teams like the Red Sox and Orioles, provides a semblance of hope. Critics argue that the Yankees are more of a 'maybe' team compared to their previous glory, but in the absence of formidable challengers, they can still aspire for a playoff berth.