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Mickey Mantle: Money, the New York Yankees, and Teammates
August 8, 2010
"If I was playing with the Yankees now, or even then, if somebody said, 'Hey, I'll give you a million dollars a year to go to Cleveland,' my ass ...Joe DiMaggio in the News: The Real Story
August 5, 2010
On Jan. 13, 1943, Joe DiMaggio announced that he was going to enlist in one of the branches of the United States armed forces to help defend freedom. ...George Steinbrenner Goofed: The Al Leiter Trade
July 28, 2010
It was one of the worst trades the New York Yankees under George Steinbrenner ever made. On April 30, 1989, the Yankees sent 23-year-old left-hander Al Leiter to ...Carl Pavano Is Making the New York Yankees Look Bad
July 26, 2010
Don't look now, New York, but what former New York Yankees' pitcher, who won nine games in his four seasons with New York,, is 12-6, with a 3.26 ...The New York Yankees Disrespected George Steinbrenner
July 24, 2010
Before inter-league play, the New York Yankees played the New York Mets in an annual exhibition game for the Mayor's Trophy. The proceeds went to charity, usually ...Former New York Yankees’ Manager Ralph Houk’s Biggest Gamble
July 23, 2010
It was one of the biggest gambles in World Series history. Matty Alou was on third base with the potential tying run. Willie Mays was ...When the New York Mets Ruled New York
July 23, 2010
The American League expanded from eight to 10 teams in 1961 when the Los Angeles Angels and Washington Senators were created. A year later, the National League added the Houston ...Mickey Mantle’s Turning Point
July 21, 2010
It was a comment that received little attention during spring training, but it might have been a turning point for Mickey Mantle. Some New York Yankees' rookies ...George Steinbrenner Was No Bob Sheppard or Roger Maris
July 14, 2010
It is consistent with George Steinbrenner and Bob Sheppard. The New York Yankees have announced that their players' uniforms will have commemorative patches honoring the ...Joe DiMaggio Loved His Fans
July 4, 2010
After the 1950 season, Joe DiMaggio was asked to select his greatest game. DiMaggio explained that he had to choose two games because each involved the fans."I will compromise and ...