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7 hrs ago | Journal News

Teixeira unfazed by sluggish bat

Mark Teixeira doubled Monday night in Philadelphia. He had no other hits, didn't drive in a run, but with the Yankees trying to rally against Cliff Lee, their top offensive addition of the offseason had a two-base hit to help spark a three-run eighth inning.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Mark Teixeira, Major League Baseball, New York Yankees

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Pennlive.com

Postmortem on Yankees' parade, payroll, Jay-Z and Lorraine Bracco

The Yankees 27th World Series title has detractors once again calling for MLB to institute a salary cap.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Baseball Players, Johnny Damon, Mariano Rivera

NJ.com

After a postseason of speculation, Yankees manager Joe Girardi ends up on top

When Joe Girardi cracked, his voice sounded like that of a 15-year-old boy. He flashed his smile, the modest Illinois grin, as he stood in the Yankee Stadium outfield, reveling in his team's World Series victory Wednesday night.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Andy Pettitte, Joba Chamberlain

The Jersey Journal

Of all Yankees' big bats, Johnny Damon's has proven most effective against Phillies

The Yankees' Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon score on the single by Hideki Matsui in the third inning of Game 6 as Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez gets out of the way.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Johnny Damon, Baseball Players, Philadelphia Phillies, Hideki Matsui, Derek Jeter

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Kinston Free Press

Herman column: Yankees get paid, but still have to play

According to MLB.com, the Yankees' Opening Day payroll was $201,449,289, with an average of over $7.7 million annually in salary for each player.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Alex Rodriguez, Baseball Players, Mark Teixeira, CC Sabathia, Ryan Howard

Journal News

All eyes on Pettitte for Game 6

NEW YORK - Forget about short rest. The last time Andy Pettitte pitched on regular, four-day rest was Sept.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Andy Pettitte, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, A.J. Burnett, Joba Chamberlain, CC Sabathia

SFGate

Greater Yankee truths and observations

There are at least a few other teams - not the Giants or A's - that have the same level of desire, and willingness to kiss off short-term profits, but none of them have Yankee dough.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Alex Rodriguez, Baseball Players, CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Chicago Tribune

'Emotional' Swisher just wants to contribute

A couple hours earlier, Nick Swisher had fulfilled a childhood dream, hitting a World Series home run.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, Chicago White Sox, Dewayne Wise, Jeff Marquez, New York Yankees, Opinion

Slam Sports

Yankees OF Damon to explore other options

Johnny Damon soaked it all in as he shared a float with first-timers Nick Swisher and Jerry Hairston Jr.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Johnny Damon, Baseball Players, Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui

The Jersey Journal

NY Yankees' victory parade is 'like nothing I've ever seen before': Alex Rodriguez

Their home is a $1.5 billion stadium that is filled to capacity nearly every game.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Alex Rodriguez, Baseball Players, A.J. Burnett, David Robertson, Hideki Matsui

WCBS

'Sign' Of The Times: Fans' Artwork Speaks To Yanks

Share + Nov 6, 2009 6:31 pm US/Eastern Reporting Dave Carlin 1 of 13 A fan holds up a sign for Hideki Matsui, Most Valuable Player for the World Series Champions New York Yankees, on lower Broadway November 6, 2009 during parade in New York.

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Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Hideki Matsui, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Poughkeepsie Journal

1927 Yankees still hold their honored place in baseball history

Editor's note: Legendary sports writer and author Roger Kahn, an Ulster County resident, wrote this exclusive column for the Poughkeepsie Journal.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, American League, Alex Rodriguez, Baseball Players

The Jersey Journal

Yankees look to clinch 27th world championship in Game 6

We are back in the Bronx, live-blogging on one day of rest as the Yankees try to close out the Philadelphia Phillies here in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies, Baseball Players, Andy Pettitte, Shane Victorino

New York Yankees

Yankees' victory parade set for Friday

Who loves a parade? The Yankees certainly will. New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has announced that the Yankees will be honored for their World Series victory with a ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes on Friday, beginning at 11 a.m. ET.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Alex Rodriguez, Baseball Players, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera

Thu Nov 05, 2009

New York Times

Rodriguez Is the Same; Perceptions Have Changed

Alex Rodriguez 's first act as a World Series champion was to raise his arms and jump for joy.

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Related Topix: Sports, Alex Rodriguez, Baseball Players, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Shane Victorino, Philadelphia Phillies, Mark Teixeira

New York Magazine

The Ten Most Memorable Moments of the Yankeesa Season

The Yankees' 2009 season was more like a season divided in two. The first ended in May and was all about wind tunnels and boli and Chien-Ming Wang's utter inability to get anyone out.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Chien-Ming Wang

CourierPostOnline

on the Right Road

The ability to come through when it matters most didn't come automatically to Johnny Damon.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Johnny Damon, Baseball Players, Philadelphia Phillies, Brad Lidge, Derek Jeter

Wed Nov 04, 2009

MyCentralJersey.com

Bears LB Urlacher takes in Game 6 of World Series

Injured Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher wishes he was with his team preparing to face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Philadelphia Phillies, Baseball Players, Joba Chamberlain, A.J. Burnett

Newsday

These do seem to be Matsui's final days as Yankee

Bronx, with its likely end coming as soon as the next Yankees ' victory, it's impossible to tell who will miss the other more.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Johnny Damon, Baseball Players, Jose Molina, Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, Opinion

The Boston Globe

Girardi dissected as Yankees try for Series title

When Joe Girardi left the dugout every few minutes to switch relievers against the Angels, some wondered whether he was getting paid per pitching change.

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Related Topix: Sports, New York Yankees, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada

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