September 2009 Archive
MLB Playoff Chatter: Can’t Tame These Tigers
September 9, 2009
I know I’m getting a bit ahead of myself, but it sure feels like the Tigers are returning to the postseason for the first time since 2006. They currently hold ...Yankees-Rays: Nick Swisher’s Sweet Walk-Off Wins It 3-2; Magic Number Is 15
September 9, 2009
The walk-off win just never gets old in the Bronx. Johnny Damon. Robinson Cano. Melky Cabrera. Alex Rodriguez. Jorge Posada. Hideki Matsui. These are all Yankees who have hit a walk-off home ...How a Trip To a Pool Hall In February Changed the Yankees’ Season
September 8, 2009
2008 marked Joe Girardi's first year at the helm of the Yankees' ship. After his first year in spring training, Girardi was viewed as somewhat of a drill sergeant, making ...New York Yankees A-Ball, Charleston RiverDogs, Season in Review
September 8, 2009
Charleston started off great this season, but struggled in the second half with a record of just 35-34. Their final record was 74-65. Their struggles in the second half caused ...Bernie Williams Drives Home the Winning Message of “A Glove of Their Own”
September 8, 2009
When any baseball fan hears the name Bernie Williams, a distinct image immediately comes to mind. Brimming with class, a confident smile, and, of course, dressed in pinstripes, Williams is ...Captain’s Number Crunch: A Prediction of Derek Jeter’s Final Career Stats
September 8, 2009
With Derek Jeter set to eclipse Lou Gehrig's Yankee record of 2,721 hits this week, I got to thinking about what the captain's final career resume will look like. ...Lou Gehrig, Not Babe Ruth, Was Voted the American League’s MVP in 1927
September 8, 2009
At first it seems a little confusing, but there is an explanation. On October 11, 1927, it was announced that Lou Gehrig had been selected to receive the League Award ...Yankees Sweep Rays On Labor Day, Reduce Magic Number To 16
September 8, 2009
It's funny how things can change in a year. Around this time last season, the Yankees were counting down their days until the end of their season while the Rays were ...May 1995: The Birth of the Long Yankees Dynasty
September 7, 2009
In the second half of May 1995, while an awful lot of people (including myself) weren’t paying any attention because the strike had just ended, Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, and ...New Rule Change Proposed for Major League Baseball
September 7, 2009
If the first relief pitcher in place of a starter blows a game for a starting pitcher and ends up getting the win, the credited victory should not go to ...Yankee Tickets
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