Why Yankees' fans should still be worried about AL East race

"I do think they are pretty clearly the best team in the league right now," Snyder writes. "... Let's keep in mind the marathon that is the season, though. ... It's never that easy. Someone will get hot down the stretch and prove a formidable foe in the playoffs."

As of now, the Yankees look like the best team in baseball. But it's only May, and there are still over 100 games to be played. A lot can change from now until October, and the fans should not celebrate too early.

It's too soon for Yankees fans to celebrate

While the Yankees might sit atop the AL East and all of baseball right now, a lot can change from now until the last game of the regular season.

The Blue Jays, Red Sox, or Orioles could get hot and overtake the Yankees, especially if New York falters for a few weeks.

As seen with teams that should be great this season, it's easy to struggle for a period of time and drop down the standings a bit.

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All it takes is one bad week, and the Yankees could see their nearly double-digit lead drop down to just five or fewer games on the entire division.

The Rays might not have such sustained success this year, but it's hard to ignore how good they've been this season.

Of course, the Yankees fanbase should still feel incredibly confident in their team. Aaron Judge, Ben Rice, and Cam Schlittler have been great this season. They have yet to get Carlos Rodon or Gerrit Cole back. Spencer Jones was just called up.

The Yankees might be the best team in baseball right now, but it's way too soon for fans to feel confident in the AL East race.

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