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The New York Yankees earned an A+ for their overall efforts on and off the field during the 2009 season, as they captured the 27th World Series championship in franchise history.

The scene was so familiar: Joe Torre rubbing Don Zimmer's head. Derek Jeter leaning in to hear what Jorge Posada had to say.

Hoisting the World Series championship trophy behind second base in the Bronx last week represented the ultimate team accomplishment for the Yankees.

Former Yankees manager Joe Torre, with Yankees' Melky Cabrera and Robinson Cano, said he was happy that Bombers won the World Series.

One day after the Yankees electrified the Canyon of Heroes with one of the wildest championship celebrations in recent memory, the home clubhouse at Yankee Stadium was almost silent, preparing for baseball's hibernation.

Jeez!!!....can the Yankees catch a break these days?? This might be a day late but ita TMs no less relevant a ' WHERE THE HECK IS ROBINSON CANOa TMS GOLD GLOVE!! Sorry, I shouldna TMt use such strong language, but this one really burnt my biscuits! Placido Polanco, the capable 2nd baseman for the Tigers took the title instead of Cano.

Thursday 05 Nov 2009 Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 11:46PM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - - The Trenton Thunder Minor League Baseball team had a total of 23 former players suit up for their Major League affiliate at some point during the New York Yankees World Series Championship season that concluded on Wednesday night.

From left, A.J. Burnett , Alex Rodriguez and CC Sabathia celebrate after Game 6 of the World Series.

4, 2009, in New York. Browse more photos>> 27 World Championships is impressive no matter the arguments against it .

Thanks to Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees, Madison Square Garden finally had some champions on the court again.

Mariano Rivera jogged slowly toward the mound. This is what the beginning of the end has looked like in this generation, Rivera's steady procession toward the mound.

Andy Pettitte held his black Louisville Slugger bat close to his chest, treating it as carefully as if he were carrying a 3-month-old baby.

It ended when Shane Victorino bounced a Mariano Rivera fastball toward second base.

It's a dicey proposition, benching one of your regulars during a postseason slump.

Alicia Keys and Jay-Z perform "Empire State of Mind" prior to the start of Game 2 of the World Series.

He had an easy rhythm reminiscent of last year's World Series, he had a precise fastball, he had the Yankees down, 3-0. Then, in a quick turn fitting for his unhappy season, the lapsed ace lost it all.

Three weeks have passed since J.A. Happ's last start, and during that time, he has faced only five batters, walking three and recording only two outs.

Share + Nov 1, 2009 12:44 am US/Eastern PHILADELPHIA 1 of 1 Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees celebrates his two-run home run with teammate Robinson Cano against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the 2009 MLB World Series on Oct.

Before his World Series performance of "Empire State of Mind," Jay-Z got to play the field - literally.

Gerry Davis wanted to be certain that his umpiring crew made the correct call, so he gathered the five other men for a meeting.