New York New York Both Teams Could Be Playing In October

At the time of this article both New York City teams have a real chance at extending their respective seasons. The New York Mets have over taken the NL East favorite Washington Nationals. The Mets currently hold a 6.5 game lead. Meanwhile in the AL East the Yankees sit 1.5 games behind the Toronto Blue Jays. However the Yankees currently are the American League top Wild Card team holding a 4 game lead. Yankees manager Joe Girardi and Mets manager Terry Collins realize both of their teams are getting it done with solid pitching. Which are obvious keys to getting to postseason play. The spotlight in October could shine brightly in the Bronx and Queens. Both managers should be candidates for manager of the year awards.