Top Contenders Who Could Take the Throne From the New York Yankees

There isn't any doubt that the New York Yankees are the best team in baseball.

They have the best record in the majors currently to go along with one of the deepest lineups in baseball.

Despite just an OK season from Alex Rodriguez the Bronx Bombers still lead the league in runs scored and have a run differential of +138, which is tops in baseball.

With all of that being said there are a number of quality teams that the Yankees will have to go through if they want championship No. 28. Surprisingly the Bombers top rival, the Boston Red Sox, don't make the cut because of the unlikelihood they can hop the Tampa Bay Rays.

Let's get to it.

Begin Slideshow