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Alex Rodriguez
Derek Jeter
Mark Teiteira
AJ Burnett
CC Sabathia
Mariano Rivera
Jorge Posada
Johnny Damon
Hideki Matsui
Xavier Nady
Robinson Cano
Andy Pettitte
Nick Swisher
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Damaso Marte
Jose Molina
Melky Cabrera
Brian Bruney
Cody Ransom
Jose Veras
Joba Chamberlain
Edwar Ramirez
Brett Gardner
Phil Coke
Jonathan Albaladejo
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16,500,000
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455,100
432,975
432,575
422,450
414,000
403,300
403,075
400,000
201,449,189
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| TEAM CAPTAINS |
1. Hal Chase
1912
2. Roger Peckinpaugh 1914-1921
3. Babe Ruth
1922
4. Everett Scott
1922-1925
5. Lou Gehrig
1935-1941
6. Thurman Munson 1976-1979
7. Graig Nettles
1982-1984
8. Willie Randolph
1986-1989
9. Ron Guidry
1986-1989
10. Don Mattingly 1991-1995
11. Derek Jeter
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| Wednesday, January 24, 2007 |
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Pride |
| You have to love the guys who just shut their mouths and play ball. That's what Bernie Williams has been doing for the Yankees for the last 16 years. He's a class act, driven by pride, who never failed to hustle, and during his prime was one of the best players in the game. He never whined, complained or criticized a teammate. I could list all his regular season and postseason stats here and rattle off all of his awards, but suffice it to say he has been an impact player and has four rings to show for it. But his numbers have significantly fallen off the last two years, and with his contract expired and the Yankees roster getting crowded, Bernie finds himself in limbo. He has expressed his desire to not retire and his desire to not play anywhere but the Bronx, so it appears as if the ball is in the Yankees' court. But with Matsui, Damon and Abreu as the regular starting outfielders, and Cabrera as the backup, Bernie's future in pinstripes is anything but a guarantee. My heart wants to see #51 circling the bases and striding around the outfield at Yankee stadium next year, but the reality is that the only #51 in pinstripes in the stadium may be out in monument field. I hope they make room. Labels: Bernie, Heroes, Outfield |
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| Wednesday, January 17, 2007 |
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2008 All-Star Game |
| ESPN is reporting that MLB will hold the 2008 All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. No doubt the fact that 2008 will be the last year the Yanks will play in their current stadium was a major factor in the decision. 2009 will be the first season for the New Yankee Stadium, which will be located across the street from the old one. Good luck getting tickets. Typical All-Star game seat prices + Yankee Stadium premium = don't even think about being able to afford it. Labels: All-star game, The Stadium |
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| Monday, January 15, 2007 |
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Can the Rocket's intangibles cure the woes in the Bronx? |
I'm not sure how happy I am about the prospect of bringing back Clemens in 2007. In fact, one of the great aspects of this postseason is the reversal of the long-standing Yankee policy of overpayment has-been superstars at the expense of a their farm system. Johnson of Wright both had their glory days, but not in the Bronx. I wish them luck but I am glad they are gone. There is even the occasional rumor about Pavano getting dumped, which sure wouldn't bother me. Not that I mean to imply that Clemens is a has-been, but the guy will turn 45 years old this year. On the other hand, he did post a 2.30 ERA over 19 games in 2006, and has a 2.84 ERA over 84 games during the last 3 years - not exactly signs of an aging arm. I guess there is a case to be made, if New York pitching is struggling in July and Clemens is unsigned and willing to pitch. There certainly have been no shortage of rumors lately. Anyone interested in the media frenzy over Clemens could read this article, or this article, or this article, or this article, or this article, or this article, or this article, or this article, or this article. But the question remains, will Clemens have an actual impact on the team's success?
One of the more interesting quotes came from this article, when Brian Cashman made a little-noticed yet interesting comment about Roger. After commenting that Clemens was the "perfect employee", Cashman proceeded to describe Clemens' previous tour in the Bronx as one where he "came in here and not only delivered a huge performance on the field but had a major impact within the clubhouse". A major impact within the clubhouse? With a starting rotation of, in no particular order, Pettitte, Moose, Wang, Igawa and , I can't see Cashman, with his new strategy for acquiring talent, making a big deal out of Clemens for his numbers. So this leaves his clubhouse impact. His work ethic is legendary. I don't know anyone who would dispute that. And you know Pettitte would love to have his buddy back as his teammate. So maybe the real question is, regardless of his on-field performance, what would Clemens clubhouse impact be? It may turn out to be just what they need.Labels: Cashman, Clemens |
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| Thursday, January 11, 2007 |
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Murcer fighting cancer |
| Yesterday it was reported that Bobby Mercer is recovering from surgery that removed a malignant tumor from his brain last month. Based on his statements, he is fighting with great courage. George Steinbrenner called him a "dear friend" with "true grit" who represents the "spirit of the Yankees". Keep him in your prayers. Labels: Murcer |
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| Wednesday, January 10, 2007 |
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The turnaround continues |
| I am becoming a true believer when it comes to Brian Cashman and the new direction of the Yanks. Don't get me wrong - I'm nowhere near ready to start raising the 2007 World Champions banner yet. Having suffered through the pain of the last six postseasons, I'll celebrate when the final out is made and the Yanks are the only team left standing. As a great Yankee catcher once said, It ain't over till it's over. However, in my opinion, they are making great decisions in this offseason and to this point, it does not appear to be a coincidence. Rather, it appears to be a deliberate series of decisions which, when added up, appear to be a new strategy which I absolutely love. They are continuing to dump the overpaid contracts and investing in youth, pitching proven players and their farm system. The latest proof - Randy Johnson and $2 million for Luis Vizcaino, three young pitching prospects and a young infielder. Personally, I would have been happy to see Randy and his $16 million salary just go away, but to get all this current and potential talent for him is pure brilliance. For the life of me, I have no idea why Arizona would go for this deal. Randy is 43 years old. I just hope that the money that was freed up will not go towards Clemens. Now that Igawa is officially a Yankee and Barry Zito is off the market, the Yanks probably have acquired all the external pitching they need. Labels: Cashman, Pitching, Strategy |
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LAST UPDATED: 05/30/2009
ALL-TIME SAVES
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Trevor Hoffman
Mariano Rivera
Lee
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591
526
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Pete Rose
Ty Cobb
Hank Aaron
Stan Musial
Andre Dawson
Ken Griffey Jr.
Vada Pinson
Luke Appling
Derek Jeter
Willie Davis
Steve Finley
G. Van Haltren
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3,771
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Barry Bonds
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
Willie Mays
Ken Griffey Jr.
Sammy Sosa
Frank Robinson
Mark McGwire
Alex Rodriguez |
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| 26 WORLD SERIES TITLES |
1923 - 1927 - 1928 - 1932 - 1936 - 1937 - 1938 - 1939 - 1941 - 1943 - 1947 -
1949 - 1950 - 1951 - 1952 - 1953 - 1956 - 1958 - 1961 - 1962 - 1977 - 1978 -
1996 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2009
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| 16 RETIRED NUMBERS |
1 BILLY MARTIN
3 BABE RUTH
4 LOU GEHRIG
5 JOE DIMAGGIO
7 MICKEY MANTLE
8 YOGI BERRA
8 BILL DICKEY
9 ROGER MARIS
10 PHIL RIZZUTO
15 THURMAN MUNSON
16 WHITEY FORD
23 DON MATTINGLY
32 ELSTON HOWARD
37 CASEY STENGEL
44 REGGIE JACKSON
49 RON GUIDRY
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| 40 HALL OF FAMERS |
Frank Baker 1916-19, 1921-22
Yogi Berra 1946-63
Wade Boggs 1993-97
Roger Bresnahan 1901-02
Frank Chance 1913-14
Jack Chesbro 1903-09
Earle Combs 1924-35
Stan Coveleski 1928
Bill Dickey 1928-43, 1946
Joe DiMaggio 1936-42, 1946-51
Leo Durocher 1925, 1928-29
Whitey Ford 1950, 1953-67
Lou Gehrig 1923-39
Lefty Gomez 1930-42
Goose Gossage 1978-83, 1989
Clark Griffith 1903-07
Burleigh Grimes 1934
Ricky Henderson 1985-1989
Waite Hoyt 1921-30
Catfish Hunter 1975-79
Reggie Jackson 1977-81
Willie Keeler 1903-09
Joe Kelley 1902
Tony Lazzeri 1926-37
Mickey Mantle 1951-68
Joe McGinnity 1901-02
John McGraw 1901-02
Johnny Mize 1949-53
Phil Niekro 1984-85
Herb Pennock 1923-33
Gaylord Perry 1980
Branch Rickey 1907
Phil Rizzuto 1941-42, 1946-56
Wilbert Robinson 1901-02
Red Ruffing 1930-42, 1945-46
Babe Ruth 1920-34
Joe Sewell 1931-33
Enos Slaughter 1954-55, 1956-59
Dazzy Vance 1915, 1918
Paul Waner 1944-45
Dave Winfield 1981-88, 1990
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