2012 New York Yankees season
| 2012 New York Yankees | |
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| American League Runner-Up American League East Champions |
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| Results | |
| Record | 95–67 (.586) |
| Divisional place | 1st |
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| Owner(s) | Yankee Global Enterprises |
| General manager(s) | Brian Cashman |
| Manager(s) | Joe Girardi |
| Local television |
YES Network WWOR-TV (Play-by-play: Michael Kay; Analysts: Ken Singleton, David Cone, John Flaherty, Al Leiter, Paul O'Neill, Lou Piniella) |
| Local radio |
New York Yankees Radio Network (John Sterling, Suzyn Waldman) |
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The 2012 New York Yankees season was the 112th season for the New York Yankees franchise. The Yankees began the season in St. Petersburg, Florida against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 6. They finished the season 95-67, 1st place in the AL East. They began their post-season run by beating the Baltimore Orioles in five games in the Division Series. They advanced to play the Detroit Tigers in the American League Championship Series, but were swept in four games by the Tigers.
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On April 13 the Yankees won their home opener against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for the 14th time in the last 15 seasons.
On April 20, against their arch-rival Boston Red Sox during the 100th Anniversary of Fenway Park, Alex Rodriguez hit his 631st career home-run, passing former teammate Ken Griffey, Jr. for sole possession of 5th on the all-time list.
On July 23, the Yankees agreed to a trade that acquired Ichiro Suzuki from the Seattle Mariners for DJ Mitchell and Danny Farquhar. On July 27 the Yankees won their 60th game, the first team to do so.
On October 3, during the last game of the season, the Yankees clinched their 18th American League East title when the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 4–1. The Yankees went on to win their game against the Boston Red Sox, 14–2, giving them the best record in the American League, and home-field advantage for the American League playoffs.
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