It’s been nearly 10 years since the Yankees last won the World Series. If they don’t find a way to stand atop the league this year, it will be the first time since 1988 that the Yankees went a decade without winning the Fall Classic. While the cast of characters has mostly changed since the 2009 championship, the 2019 club has similar title aspirations. As the postseason approaches, it makes sense to look at the strengths and weaknesses of these two teams as well as their similarities and differences.
To begin with, the 2009 Yankees consisted of a team of veterans.