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Monday, November 26, 2007

Yanks, Twins Talk of Santana

The Yankees and the Twins have started talking about bring Johan Santana to the Yankees in exchange for Joba Chamberlain, Ian Kennedy, and Phil Hughes.

If Brian Cashman agrees to this term, then he needs to get out of New York before I personally force him.
The Yankees have spent a great deal of time rebuilding a weak farm system and have produced three great pitching prospects that could spell the way for a future Yankees dynasty.

From this day forward, I AM AGAINST BRIAN CASHMAN!
Get him the f**k out of New York.

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Labels: Johan Santana, Minnesote Twins, Yankees

Posted by Steve Kenul at 11:39 PM 0 Heckles

Monday, November 19, 2007

No Surprise: A-Rod MVP

It came as no surprise that Alex Rodriguez won the 2007 American League Most Valuable Player award. This is his third award and his second (2004) since arriving in New York.

Rodriguez opened the season with stunning come from behind home runs and finished with 54 by season's end.
Rodriguez has already won the Clutch Player of the Year handed out in early November.

A-Rod lead the majors in almost every offensive category, including two triple crown categories.

Home runs: 54 (1)
Runs Batted In: 156 (1)
Average: .314 (T13)
Runs Scored: 143 (1)
Hits: 183 (15)
OBP: .422 (4)
SLG: .645 (1)
OPS: 1.067 (1)

Magglio Ordonez of the Detroit Tigers, finished second in the voting and received two first-place votes blocking a unanimous decision for A-Rod.

BronxBloggers extends their regards.

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Labels: Alex Rodriguez, awards, MVP

Posted by Steve Kenul at 4:59 PM 0 Heckles

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Rivera Close to Re-Signing

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera (3-4/3.15/30SV) is expected to agree to a deal that would bring the future Hall of Famer back to New York to finish his career.
Rivera has been holding out for a guaranteed fourth year, but with no other clubs interested in offering that, he may sign back with the Yankees for the previous offer of $45 million for three years, making him the highest paid closer in baseball.

Rivera owns the American League saves record with 443 and is third on the all-time list. His post-season excellence exceeds all pitchers with a playoff record 34 saves and a 0.77 ERA.

Originally a starting pitcher for the Yankees, he moved to the set-up role for John Wetteland in 1996 an became the full time closer by 1997.
Rivera is also the longest tenure Yankee who could pass it down to Derek Jeter in three years.

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Labels: Mariano Rivera

Posted by Steve Kenul at 3:31 PM 0 Heckles

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Alex Back In Stripes

Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees have agreed to a 10-year $275 million contract that should lock of the future Hall of Famer for the remainder of his career.
An added bonus will be put in the contract if A-Rod breaks the all-time home run record (which should rightfully be returned to Hank Aaron after today's federal indictments).

Alex Rodriguez was a #1 draft pick by the Seattle Mariners and with that team set a single season shortstop record and joined the 40-40 club.

The past three years, Alex has deeply rooted himself in the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry from brawling with the Red Sox captain, to constantly hitting home runs of Curt Schilling.
He won the 2004 MVP award and is very likely to win the 2007 award announced Nov. 19.
Alex also hit career home runs 400 and 500 with the Yankees becoming the fastest player to reach both milestones.

I do have mixed feelings about A-Rod, one being a money hungry player (should I blame Scott Boras, his agent?), and another as welcoming the greatest player of our generation back to New York.

This past year, he joined a very elite club by leading the league in home runs, runs batted in, and runs scored joining Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Babe Ruth and two others.

Now if only he could play baseball in October...

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Labels: Alex Rodriguez

Posted by Steve Kenul at 8:46 PM 2 Heckles

IRS After Jeter?

I got this link from a friend and though I would share it with you.

New York Tax Officials: Yankees Star Derek Jeter Is No Floridian

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Labels: Derek Jeter

Posted by Steve Kenul at 4:29 PM 0 Heckles

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

2007 Bloggers Choice Awards Results

With 150 votes, BronxBloggers place third in the annual Bloggers Choice Awards. Only a mere 62 behind the first place finisher.
In a competition with over 100 blogs nominated, I am proud to say that even though we are third best, we still drew enough votes to be in the top three in the world of sports.

As you can tell, I have been posting badges on each post asking you for your vote for the 2008 BCS Awards. We can get those 62 votes and win the gold next year, but only if you click on the badge below.
Sign up is free and every vote is one step closer to first.

Thanks to everyone who voted this past year, it meant a lot.

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Labels: Bloggers Choice Awards

Posted by Steve Kenul at 10:38 PM 0 Heckles

Two Tidbits

Former manager Joe Torre placed third in the American League Manager of the Year voting finishing ahead of Red Sox manager Terry Francona.
Eric Wedge of the Cleveland Indians took home the first place prize.

Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees are talking to make a deal that would bring back the power hitter without the help of his agent, Scott Boras.
The possible deal would be a $275 million 10-year contract to basically secure A-Rod for the remainder of his career.
Rodriguez has expressed interest in rejoining the Yankees and has spoken directly with the Steinbrenner regime.

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Labels: Alex Rodriguez, Joe Torre, Manager of the Year

Posted by Steve Kenul at 4:33 PM 1 Heckles

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Posada Reportedly Signs With Yanks

***This is official***

Jorge Posada (.338/20/90) has reportedly re-signed with the Yankees franchise for a four-year $52.4 million. This is well deserved of some back pay in which the 36 year-old catcher is due from his success with the Yankees and coming of one of the greatest seasons all-time by a catcher.

Posada will be crucial in the development of the young pitching in helping with in-game situations, pressure, and overall confidence. If anything, Posada will be one of the most important players on the team and a mentor along with captain Derek Jeter.

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Labels: Jorge Posada

Posted by Steve Kenul at 4:31 PM 1 Heckles

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Clemens Files For Free Agency

Roger Clemens (6-6/4.18/68) has filed for free agency. The 47 year old pitcher is second all-time with 4,672 strike outs and won 354 games in his 23-year career.

Roger, if your reading this, retire. Save your legacy and get in the Hall of Fame. You should have been in it already if you had stayed retired in 2001.

Look at your profile pic from MLB.com, you need rest, take some vitamins and watch your son advance through the Astro's organization.

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Labels: free agency, Roger Clemens

Posted by Steve Kenul at 2:36 AM 0 Heckles

Friday, November 09, 2007

Roger In Olympics?

Roger Clemens, barring Alzheimer's, may pitch for Team USA in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
After retiring in 2001 and 2006, Clemens is attempting to outdo the Energizer Bunny.
His return to the Yankees this year was subpar and missed two outings due to injury while sporting a 6-6 record and a 4+ ERA.
In his stint in the 2006 World Baseball Classic, Clemens went 1-1.
If Clemens does pitch in the Olymics, he would not be eligible to pitch on a major league roster as it is against the rules for any player on the Olympic squad.

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Labels: Olympics, Roger Clemens

Posted by Steve Kenul at 5:14 PM 0 Heckles

Three Yankees Win Silver Sluggers

Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada, and Derek Jeter have won this years Silver Slugger awards.
Jeter, along with Posada, was in the batting title race until Posada broke lose and went on to finish third.
Rodriguez won his ninth award tying him for third all-time trailing only Barry Bonds and Mike Piazza.
Posada won his fifth award, not surprisingly as he had a career year and arguably one of the best seasons all-time as a catcher.

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Labels: Alex Rodriguez, awards, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Silver Slugger

Posted by Steve Kenul at 4:47 PM 0 Heckles

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Cabrera Talks May End Fast

The Yankees and the Florida Marlins have been talking about the possibility of bring over third baseman Miguel Cabrera.
Cabrera (.320/34/119) could bring in a potential bat with improved offense and is a lifetime .313 hitter, however, his fielding percentage is not something to be admired.
Cabrera, a four-time NL All-Star, committed a career high 32 errors while sporting a .941 fielding percentage.
Last year A-Rod committed 24 errors while having a fielding percentage of .937.

The Marlins are asking for a high price.
Pitching.
Not just any pitching, but the pitching the Yankees have been developing in the minors that made a huge impact on this years team.

In order for Cabrera to join the Yankees, the Yankees would have to give up one of the following: Joba Chamberlain, Phil Hughes, or Ian Kennedy.

My thoughts exactly.

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Labels: Florida Marlins, hot stove, Miguel Cabrera

Posted by Steve Kenul at 5:00 PM 3 Heckles

Yet Another Management Reversal

We will not use Phil Hughes.
We will implement the Joba Rules.
We will fire Joe Torre.

Sounds familiar? Let's add another one to this list.

We will not pursue A-Rod if he opts out.

From Newsday:

"Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told Newsday yesterday that the Yankees would offer arbitration to A-Rod. If A-Rod accepted, he would be contractually bound to the Yankees for 2008, and in line for a significant raise from his 2007 salary of $27 million.

Furthermore, the Yankees and A-Rod could restart negotiations on a long-term contract. [Scott] Boras could submit such a large figure in arbitration - say, $35-$40 million - that the Yankees could then feel inclined to try again on a multi-year pact with a more reasonable salary for 2008."

After further reading into the column, it does make a lot of sense on why they would offer arbitration.

All 30 teams must offer arbitration to their newly filed free agents by December 1. The players have a week to either accept of decline the arbritration. If a player declines, he remains a free agent. If he accepts, then welcome back to the team.
This plays into the MLB draft.

If a player declines arbitration, then the team is given a compensatory draft. That is how the Yankees drafted Joba Chamberlain.

Free agents are separated into classes depending on player ability. A-Rod is considered a class-A player. Because of this high class, if A-Rod does decline arbitration, the Yankees will be given two compensatory draft picks in the 2008 draft.

Quote Brain Cashman, "I'm definitely offering him arbitration. I want those draft picks".

If A-Rod does accept arbitration, the Yankees will not get the two draftees, and will be able to negotiate A-Rod's contract upon the conclusion of the 2008 season.

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Labels: Alex Rodriguez

Posted by Steve Kenul at 4:35 PM 0 Heckles

Monday, November 05, 2007

Pettitte Opts Out

Andy Pettitte (15-9/4.05/141) opted out of his 2008 $16 million option and has filed for free agency.
This is coming just days after he said that he would play for New York or no one.
On top of this report, Pettitte is still contemplating retirement. Andy is 36 years old.

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Labels: Andy Pettitte, free agency

Posted by Steve Kenul at 11:24 PM 0 Heckles

Sunday, November 04, 2007

Your Opinion

Since my reader count and returning readers are increasing, I want your opinion.

What would you like to see added to this site and what stories would you like to read about?

I am also still looking for co-authors to help with the site. If you would like to write for BronxBloggers, send me an email at bronxbloggers@yahoo.com

Heckle me with your ideas and I will make every attempt to implement them. Sorry Red Sox fans, I will not delete this blog.

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Posted by Steve Kenul at 5:56 PM 1 Heckles

-Free Agent List-

**This is a sticky post, current posts are below***

Although short, it is a list full of talent that the Yankees need to keep.

Doug Mientkiewicz - Signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Feb 11, 2007)

Jose Molina - Signed 2-year $4 million contract (Dec 4, 2007)

Jorge Posada - signed $52.4 million 4-year contract (Nov 29, 2007)

Mariano Rivera - offered arbitration (Dec 1, 2007) / Finalized 3-year $45 million contract (Dec 17, 2007)

Alex Rodriguez - opted out of contract (Oct 29, 2007) / offered arbitration (Dec 1, 2007) / Finalized 10-year $275 million contract (Dec 13, 2007)

Ron Villone

Luis Vizcaino - offered arbitration (Dec 1, 2007)

Andy Pettitte - opted out of contract (Nov 5, 2007) / offered arbitration (Dec 1, 2007) / accepted arbitration (Dec 7, 2007) / signed one year $16 million contract (Dec 12, 2007)

Roger Clemens

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Labels: free agency

Posted by Steve Kenul at 4:40 PM 3 Heckles

Friday, November 02, 2007

BronxBloggers a BCA Finalist

We have done it again. A first-runner up in the Best of Blogs earlier this year, and now another finalist spot in this years Bloggers Choice Awards.

On November 10 the winners will be announced live at the Posties in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Voting is underway for the 2008 BCAs so show your support and vote '08.

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Labels: awards, blog

Posted by Steve Kenul at 10:56 PM 1 Heckles

Abreu Back In '08

The Yankees have picked up the team option for right fielder Bobby Abreu (.283/16/101) worth $16 million and will be on the roster in 2008.

Depending on his first half performance next season, he could be a potential blue chip in the mid-season trade deadline.

The Yankees are in a surplus of outfielders including Hideki Matsui, Melky Cabrera, Shelly Duncan, and Johnny Damon.

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Labels: Bobby Abreu

Posted by Steve Kenul at 10:39 PM 0 Heckles

$350 Million For A-Rod

Are you out of your freaking mind? Scott Boras, you need to be slapped.

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Labels: Alex Rodriguez

Posted by Steve Kenul at 6:00 PM 1 Heckles

STAT	NAME	#
AVG	D. Jeter, R. Cano	.317
HITS	D. Jeter, R. Cano	145
HR	M. Teixeira	29
RBI	M. Teixeira	84
SB	B. Gardner, D. Jeter	20
W	C. Sabathia	12
ERA	A. Burnett	3.71
KO	A. Burnett	130
IP	C. Sabathia	162.2
SV	M. Rivera	34

STAT

NAME

AVG

D. Jeter, R. Cano

.317

HITS

D. Jeter, R. Cano

145

M. Teixeira

RBI

M. Teixeira

B. Gardner, D. Jeter

C. Sabathia

ERA

A. Burnett

3.71

A. Burnett

130

C. Sabathia

162.2

M. Rivera

Pos.	NAME	#
1	N. Ryan	5,714
55	D. Martinez	2,149
56	A. Pettitte	2,105
159	C. Sabathia	1,516
201	A. Burnett	1,408
439	M. Rivera	989

Pos.

NAME

N. Ryan

5,714

D. Martinez

2,149

A. Pettitte

2,105

159

C. Sabathia

1,516

201

A. Burnett

1,408

439

M. Rivera

989

Pos.	NAME	#
1	H. Aaron	755
8	M. McGwire	583
9	A. Rodriguez	574
221	J. Posada	236
229	M. Teixeira	232
246	D. Jeter	219
274	J. Damon	205
517	H. Matsui	129
554	N. Swisher	122
845	X. Nady	87
922	R. Cano	80

Pos.

NAME

H. Aaron

755

M. McGwire

583

A. Rodriguez

574

221

J. Posada

236

229

M. Teixeira

232

246

D. Jeter

219

274

J. Damon

205

517

H. Matsui

129

554

N. Swisher

122

845

X. Nady

922

R. Cano

STAT	NAME	#	YEAR
BATTING
AVG	Ruth	.393	1923
G	Matsui	163	2003
AB	Soriano	696	2002
HITS	Mattingly	238	1986
1B	Sax	171	1989
2B	Mattingly	53	1986
3B	Combs	23	1927
HR	Maris	61	1961
TB	Ruth	457	1921
RBI	Gehrig	184	1931
R	Ruth	177	1921
OBP	Ruth	.544	1923
SLG	Ruth	.847	1920
OPS	Ruth	1.379	1920
SB	Henderson	93	1988
BB	Ruth	148	1923
SO	Soriano	157	2002
PITCHING
GS	Chesbro	51	1904
G	Quantrill	86	2002
CG	Chesbro	48	1904
W	Chesbro	41	1904
L	Lake	22	1908
WPCT	Guirdy	.893	1978
ERA	Chandler	1.64	1943
SHo	Guidry	9	1978
KO	Guidry	248	1978
IP	Chesbro	454.0	1904
BB	Byrne	179	1949
SV	RIVERA	53	2004
HBP	Warhop	26	1909
WP	Leary	23	1990

STAT

NAME

YEAR

BATTING

AVG

Ruth

.393

1923

Matsui

163

2003

Soriano

696

2002

HITS

Mattingly

238

1986

Sax

171

1989

Mattingly

1986

Combs

1927

Maris

1961

Ruth

457

1921

RBI

Gehrig

184

1931

Ruth

177

1921

OBP

Ruth

.544

1923

SLG

Ruth

.847

1920

OPS

Ruth

1.379

1920

Henderson

1988

Ruth

148

1923

Soriano

157

2002

PITCHING

Chesbro

1904

Quantrill

2002

Chesbro

1904

Chesbro

1904

Lake

1908

WPCT

Guirdy

.893

1978

ERA

Chandler

1.64

1943

SHo

Guidry

1978

Guidry

248

1978

Chesbro

454.0

1904

Byrne

179

1949

RIVERA

2004

HBP

Warhop

1909

Leary

1990

STAT	NAME	#
BATTING
AVG	Ruth	.349
G	Mantle	2401
AB	Mantle	8102
HITS	Gehrig	2721
1B	Jeter	1570
2B	Gehrig	534
3B	Gehrig	163
HR	Ruth	659
TB	Ruth	5131
RBI	Gehrig	1995
R	Ruth	1959
OBP	Ruth	.484
SLG	Ruth	.711
OPS	Ruth	1.195
SB	Henderson	326
BB	Ruth	1852
SO	Mantle	1710
PITCHING
GS	W. Ford	438
G	Rivera	720
CG	Ruffing	261
W	W. Ford	236
L	Stottlemyer	139
WPCT	Chandler	.717
ERA	Gossage	2.14
SHo	W. Ford	45
KO	W. Ford	1956
IP	W. Ford	3170.3
BB	Gomez	1090
SV	Rivera	413
HBP	Warhop	114
WP	W. Ford	75

STAT

NAME

BATTING

AVG

Ruth

.349

Mantle

2401

Mantle

8102

HITS

2721

1570

534

163

659

5131

RBI

Gehrig

1995

Ruth

1959

OBP

Ruth

.484

SLG

Ruth

.711

OPS

1.195

326

1852

1710

PITCHING

438

720

261

236

139

WPCT

Chandler

.717

ERA

Gossage

2.14

SHo

1956

3170.3

1090

413

HBP

Warhop

114

W. Ford

Retired Numbers

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1 Billy Martin

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Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin (May 16, 1928 – December 25, 1989) was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball who was best known as the manager of the New York Yankees five different times. He won two American League championships and the 1977 World Series as their manager, and led four different AL teams to division championships. Martin was known for his ability to win with any team, and for arguing animatedly with umpires, including a widely parodied routine in which he kicked dust on their feet, but he was criticized for not getting along with veteran players, burning out young pitchers, and drinking too much.

2 Derek Jeter (coming soon)

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Derek Sanderson Jeter (born June 26, 1974) is an American Major League Baseball player. Jeter is a seven-time All-Star shortstop and the current captain of the New York Yankees. Jeter has spent his whole career with the New York Yankees, starting in 1995 when he was 21 years old. He has won the American League Rookie of the Year Award, the All-Star Game MVP Award , the World Series MVP Award, a Silver Slugger Award and three Gold Glove Awards. His .317 career batting average through the 2006 season ranks him with the 6th highest lifetime batting average of all active baseball players. He has been in the top seven in the American League in both hits and runs scored for nine of the past ten years. So far in the 2000s he is second in the major leagues in hits (927), sixth in runs (551), and fifteenth in batting average (.311).

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3 Babe Ruth

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George Herman "Babe" Ruth was an American original, baseball's first great slugger and the most celebrated athlete of his time. The southpaw hurler debuted with the Red Sox, winning 89 games in six years while setting the World Series record for consecutive scoreless innings. "The Sultan of Swat" converted to the outfield full-time after his sale to the Yankees in 1920 and led New York to seven American League pennants and four World Series titles. He finished with 714 home runs, leading the league 12 times, including a remarkable 60 round-trippers in 1927.

4 Lou Gehrig

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Lou Gehrig teamed with Babe Ruth to form baseball's most devastating hitting tandem ever. "The Iron Horse" had 13 consecutive seasons with both 100 runs scored and 100 RBI, averaging 139 runs and 148 RBI; set an American League mark with 184 RBI in 1931; hit a record 23 grand slams; and won the 1934 Triple Crown. His .361 batting average in seven World Series led the Yankees to six titles. A true gentleman and a tragic figure, Gehrig's consecutive games played streak ended at 2,130 when he was felled by a disease that later carried his own name.

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5 Joe DiMaggio

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Joe DiMaggio is remembered as one of the game's most graceful athletes - a "picture player" both at bat and in center field. Many rate his 56-consecutive-game hitting streak in 1941 as the top baseball feat of all time. "The Yankee Clipper" used an unusually wide stance in winning two batting championships and three MVP awards. In 13 seasons he amassed 361 homers, averaged 118 RBI annually and compiled a .325 lifetime batting mark. At baseball's 1969 Centennial Celebration, he was named the game's greatest living player.

6 Joe Torre (coming soon)

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Torre was named manager of the Yankees on November 2, 1995. Though he had never played or managed in the American League, and the New York City press greeted him with headlines such as "Clueless Joe", it was with the Yankees that he enjoyed the greatest success of his managerial career, leading the "Bronx Bombers" to the playoffs in each of his eleven seasons (1996-2006) with the club. In 1996, Torre, building on the Yankees' Wild Card berth in 1995, made his first-ever trip to the Fall Classic, leading the Yankees to their first World Series since 1981, defeating the Braves. After losing to the Cleveland Indians in the AL playoffs in 1997, the team won three straight World Series titles from 1998-2000, and additional American League pennants in 2001 and 2003. On May 12, 2003, he won his 1,500th game.

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7 Mickey Mantle

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Mickey Mantle was a star from the start, parlaying a talent for the game and boyish good looks into iconic status. In spite of a series of devastating injuries, Mantle accumulated a long list of impressive accomplishments, finishing his 18-year career with 536 home runs and a .298 batting average. The switch-hitting "Commerce Comet" won three MVP awards (1956, ’57, ’62) and a Triple Crown (1956). He contributed to 12 pennants and seven World Series titles in his first 14 seasons, while establishing numerous World Series records, including most home runs (18).

8 Yogi Berra

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Perhaps one of the most popular players in major league history, Yogi Berra was also a brilliant catcher and dominant hitter during his 19-year career with the New York Yankees. Berra was named to the American League All-Star team every year from 1948 to 1962. He topped the 100-RBI mark four years in a row and became a three-time American League MVP in a career that featured 14 league pennants and 10 World Series championships. Known for his “Yogi-isms,” Berra has always been a fan favorite. Following his playing career, Yogi continued in baseball as a manager and coach for several teams.

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8 Bill Dickey

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As famed sportswriter Dan Daniel once said, "Bill Dickey isn't just a catcher, he's a ball club." A key performer for the Yankees on eight American League pennant-winners and seven World Series champions, the expert handler of pitchers with the deadly accurate throwing-arm was also a clutch hitter, batting over .300 in 10 of his first 11 full seasons. Known for his durability, he set an American League record by catching 100 or more games 13 years in a row. He finished his 17-year career with a .313 batting average.

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9 Roger Maris

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Broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record with 61 in 1961, a record which stood until 1998…Won the AL MVP Award in 1960 and 1961…Holds Al record for most home runs in a season (61 in 1961...Holds or shares AL records for most intentional walks in a game (4) and most homers in a doubleheader (4)…In addition to his 1961 HR title, led the AL in runs, RBI and total bases that year, and, in slugging and RBI in 1960…A four-time All-Star…Won a Gold Glove in the outfield in 1960…Played in seven World Series, winning three rings.

10 Phil Rizzuto

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Phil Rizzuto overcame his diminutive size to anchor a Yankees dynasty, helping them win seven of nine World Series during his 13 seasons, not counting three years lost to World War II. "The Scooter" was a durable and deft shortstop, skilled bunter and enthusiastic base runner who compiled a .273 lifetime batting average. A five-time All-Star, Rizzuto was named the American League's MVP in 1950 when he excelled with a .324 average, 200 hits and .439 slugging percentage. Upon retirement, he spent 40 years as a popular Yankees broadcaster.

15 Thurman Munson

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1970 AL Rookie of the Year…1976 AL MVP, seventh in balloting in '75 and '77… Three Gold Gloves…Seven-time All-Star…Played in the World Series, 1976-78…Hit .529 in the 1976 WS, setting a WS record with six straight hits…Overall, hit .357 with three HR and 22 RBI in 30 post season games… Drove in 100 runs three times and hit .300 five times. An outstanding fielder, Munson made only one error while behind the plate in 1971 (he was knocked unconscious by a runner, dislodging the ball), and went on to win three straight Gold Glove Awards starting in 1973. A seven-time All-Star, Munson hit 113 home runs, batted in 701 runners, and had a career batting average of .292 over his 10-year career. He was also the first captain named by the Yankees since Lou Gehrig. Munson helped lead his team to three consecutive World Series (1976–78), where he batted a remarkable .373 overall (.339 in the American League Championship Series. From 1975-77, Munson hit .300 or better with 100 or more RBI each year, becoming the first catcher to accomplish the feat in three consecutive years since Yankee Hall of Famer Bill Dickey did it four straight seasons from 1936-39. Since Munson's run, Mike Piazza has also accomplished it (1996-98).

16 Whitey Ford

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Edward "Whitey" Ford was the big-game pitcher on the great Yankees teams of the 1950s and early '60s, earning him the moniker "Chairman of the Board." The wily southpaw's lifetime record of 236-106 gives him the best winning percentage (.690) of any 20th century pitcher. He paced the American League in victories three times, and in ERA and shutouts twice. The 1961 Cy Young Award winner still holds many World Series records, including 10 wins and 94 strikeouts, once pitching 33 consecutive scoreless innings in the Fall Classic.

23 Don Mattingly

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Donald Arthur Mattingly (nicknamed "Donnie Baseball" and "The Hit Man") (born April 20, 1961) is a retired first baseman who played for the New York Yankees of the American League from 1982-1995. He is currently Joe Torre's bench coach for the Yankees. Mattingly grew up in Evansville, Indiana and was one of the nation's top prospects as a high school player at Reitz Memorial High School in 1979, earning a brief write-up in Sports Illustrated magazine. However, most Major League Baseball teams avoided drafting Mattingly, expecting him to attend college before entering professional baseball. Taking a chance, the New York Yankees drafted Mattingly in the 19th round of the 1979 amateur draft and subsequently signed him.

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32 Elston Howard

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14 seasons (1955-68) primarily as a catcher for the Yankees… Nine consecutive All-Star selections… MVP in 1963, first African American in AL to win it… Hit 20-plus doubles four times, 20-plus homers three times and topped .300 three times…Played 54 games in 10 World Series with five HR and 19 RBI…Won WS MVP in 1958…Two-time Gold Glove winner…Invented the "doughnut" bat weight.

37 Casey Stengle

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Casey Stengel's distinguished 54-year professional career spanned the era from Christy Mathewson to Mickey Mantle. He batted .284 over 14 seasons in the majors and accounted for both Giant victories in the 1923 World Series by hitting home runs. It was as a colorful and successful manager, though, that he earned Hall of Fame recognition. His feat of guiding the Yankees to 10 pennants and seven world titles in a 12-year span ranks as one of the most remarkable managerial accomplishments of all time.

42 Mariano Rivera (coming soon)

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Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969 in Panama City, Panama) is a relief pitcher for Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. He has the 4th most regular season career saves in Major League history, is the American League career leader, and has won 4 World Series titles with the Yankees. He is the all-time Major League postseason leader in saves and ERA. Nicknamed "Mo", Rivera is frequently referred to as the greatest postseason relief pitcher of all time, and is often considered to be the greatest closer in baseball history.

44 Reggie Jackson

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Reggie Jackson earned the nickname "Mr. October" for his World Series heroics with both the A's and Yankees. In 27 Fall Classic games, he amassed 10 home runs - including four in consecutive at-bats - 24 RBI and a .357 batting average. As one of the game's premier power hitters, he blasted 563 career round-trippers. A terrific player in the clutch and an intimidating cleanup hitter, Jackson compiled a lifetime slugging percentage of .490 and earned American League MVP honors in 1973.

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49 Ron Guidry

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Although Guidry won over 20 games three times in his career, he is remembered for having one of the greatest single seasons ever. He was 25-3 with a 1.74 ERA in 1978, won the Cy Young Award unanimously, and finished second to Boston's Jim Rice in AL MVP voting. Guidry set club records that year in strikeouts (248) and consecutive wins at the start of a season (13). He called his Yankee-record 18 strikeouts against California on June 17 of that season "perhaps my greatest single thrill." He started the AL East playoff game on October 2, 1978 against Boston and won 5-4 in what was "probably the most tension-packed game I ever played in." Guidry was named TSN Player of the Year and Man of the Year and the Associated Press 's Male Athlete of the Year, and he made every all-star team. His nine shutouts tied Babe Ruth's AL record for a lefthander. During the 1970s, Yankee management made a policy of acquiring pitchers through trades and free agent signings. As a result, Guidry did not find a regular place in the Yankee rotation until 1977, when he was 26 years old. Even then, there were those who felt that the 5'11" 160-lb lefty was too small to pitch effectively and last in the major leagues. Guidry dispelled the notion by going 16-7 that year and perfecting the wicked slider that became his bread and butter pitch. He went on to lead the majors in victories from 1977 through 1987 with 168, posting records of 18-8 (1979), 21-9 (1983), and 22-6 (1985). He is fourth on the all-time Yankee victory list (170), second in strikeouts (1,778), sixth in games and innings, and tied for sixth in shutouts (26). Guidry compiled a 5-2 postseason record, 3-1 in World Series play.

51 Bernie Williams (coming soon)

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Bernabé "Bernie" Williams Figueroa (born September 13, 1968, in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is an outfielder for the New York Yankees and a guitar-playing jazz recording artist. A switch hitter, Williams has played his entire career (1991-present) with the New York Yankees. As of December 2006, he is 9th of all active players lifetime in doubles (449), and 10th in runs scored (1,366), singles (1,545), and times on base (3,444). He is Major League Baseball's all-time leader in postseason home runs (22) and runs batted in (80). He trails only Lou Gehrig's 534 for lifetime doubles as a Yankee. His batting average through 2006 is 16 points higher against lefties than against righties.