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The slowly developing Price War
soxandpinstripes.com — The Yankees are a walking time bomb right now. It’s not because their future is in any sort of danger, or because the team could change locations or ownership. In fact, with youthful owners compared to their father, with a manager who has won it all recently, and with a new stadium, the ... (more) The slowly developing Price War

The waiting game begins now
soxandpinstripes.com — This is the worst time of the year to be a baseball fan. The season is long enough over where you miss actual games, if your team won the World Series, the DVD isn't out yet and you can't inject yourself with baseball nicotine by watching it 47 times in a row, and the hot stove is nothing more ... (more) The waiting game begins now
The finale to Rebuilding the Defending Champs
soxandpinstripes.com — If the Yankees' plan is to get younger and compete for years on end, there are only two real blockbuster deals I would entertain. Trade for Felix Hernandez (who has often been mentioned with the Red Sox but never the Yankees) or trade for Curtis Granderson (who is said to be available from the ... (more) The finale to Rebuilding the Defending Champs
Sorting out the Yankees' Hot Stove rumors (a continuation of rebuilding the Defending Champs)
soxandpinstripes.com — When you're a defending champion and you're also the most affluent franchise in the game, rumors will run rampant around a team. The Yankees will be linked to every player involved in any trade or as a Free Agent regardless of if New York has any interest whatsoever or if the deal would make ... (more) Sorting out the Yankees' Hot Stove rumors (a ...
Matsui to Boston not likely
soxandpinstripes.com — The report made little sense when it was first released on multiple web sites, and based on what Theo Epstein said at the GM meetings, it is not going to happen. Hideki Matsui will not become a member of the Boston Red Sox. Matsui has undoubtedly had a successful major league career. Add the ... (more) Matsui to Boston not likely
What will the defending champs look like in 2010? (Part 2)
soxandpinstripes.com — Many seem to think John Lackey would be a fit in the Bronx but I don't see that happening. Contrary to popular belief, the Yankees do not sign the best players from every team every off season, and before last year mostly concentrated on maintaining their own. I think this off-season will be ... (more) What will the defending champs look like in 2010? (Part 2)
Amore and the addition of a new member to Red Sox Nation
soxandpinstripes.com — Editor's Note: This is a revised version (incorporating the Red Sox angle to this story) of a column I originally published on my Facebook page, where I update friends with my press releases, articles, baseball columns, personal essays and sports smack talk. If you would like to follow me on ... (more) Amore and the addition of a new member to Red Sox Nation
The Hot Stove is already burnin' in Boston
soxandpinstripes.com — I heard there are signs the economy is recovering in New York City, especially after New Yorkers bought an election and a World Series title (this is courtesy of the David Letterman Show). Did you read where Hideki Matsui's bat was sent for display at the Baseball Hall of Fame, along with ... (more) The Hot Stove is already burnin' in Boston
What will the defending champs look like in 2010? (Part 1)
soxandpinstripes.com — It's been about a week since the Yankees were crowned champions and I'm still floating on a cloud of satisfaction. I'm so content right now this is the first day I've given a thought to what I would do to defend this feeling for next year. Brian Cashman has at least similar sentiments as he has ... (more) What will the defending champs look like in 2010? (Part 1)
A- Rod finally gets his ring
soxandpinstripes.com — If you were looking for anything about a player's reaction towards winning a championship, the main focus had to be on Alex Rodriguez. This is a man who didn't win for 14 seasons, on three different teams, as the best player in the game. And that doesn't even begin to tell the story. A-Rod is ... (more) A- Rod finally gets his ring
Hideki Matsui: the Silent Hero
soxandpinstripes.com — If this was his last night in pinstripes, Hideki Matsui had one of the most memorable careers we will almost definitely overlook. His last moments could have come during the same game as Andy Pettitte and Johnny Damon. One is a decorated hero of postseason history and a staple of the old guard ... (more) Hideki Matsui: the Silent Hero
Where were you when the Yankees won?
soxandpinstripes.com — When your favorite sports team wins a championship I think it's important to document every single moment of that championship. As a writer, I'm trying to document all of my emotions at the time. One moment which really sticks out came with one out in the top of the ninth. I received a phone ... (more) Where were you when the Yankees won?
The Ticker Tape Parade: An event like no other
soxandpinstripes.com — It's kind of funny when you mention a ticker tape parade to a non-New Yorker. Most of them have never heard of one. When you try to explain it's like any other parade but businesses dump garbage on top of the floats, it's even more confusing. But alas, that is a lot of the beauty in a ticker ... (more) The Ticker Tape Parade: An event like no other
The Yankees are World Champions of Baseball
soxandpinstripes.com — It took all of my high school and college years, then it took an additional baseball season, but the Yankees are once again World Champions. There is too much to say about 2009, it was everything 2008 wasn't and it started and ended like a movie script. As fans we had good vibes when Joe ... (more) The Yankees are World Champions of Baseball
Yankees on the verge of number 27 after a World Series Classic
soxandpinstripes.com — If you were looking for the theatrics and gut check emotions which go with two evenly matched teams meeting in the ultimate test of talent, tonight exemplified those sentiments in a nine inning game. With the Yankees up 2-1 in the series, it was ace, CC Sabathia against the clear-cut Phillies' ... (more) Yankees on the verge of number 27 after a World Series ...
Impossible road games no obstacle for the Yankees
soxandpinstripes.com — If you scoured any message boards, talked to anyone outside the New York area or listened to some experts, the Yankees would have to pull off a near impossible feat to win in Philadelphia. When you come to the Bronx, the site of the best home field advantage all season long, it’s difficult to ... (more) Impossible road games no obstacle for the Yankees
Catching a breath from the World Series
soxandpinstripes.com — It's what Jeff was doing this past week and what I look forward to when this series ends and after all the potential misery or celebration which will immediately follow it. One thing is for sure, watching your team this late into the season is emotionally and physically (sometimes even ... (more) Catching a breath from the World Series

Yankees even series behind the right arm of AJ Burnett
soxandpinstripes.com — Yankees fans feel when CC Sabathia takes the mound, they can expect dominance in this postseason. They’re also aware (as their opponents should be as well) when Andy Pettitte pitches, he’s going to give them a solid effort when October rolls around; much like he has in all of 2009.  ... (more) Yankees even series behind the right arm of AJ Burnett
The prodigal Red Sox columnist returns
soxandpinstripes.com — To answer the question of a longtime Sox and Pinstripes reader who sent me an e-mail a couple days ago, "No, I have not died." As many of you know, I write for a living. I write press releases and marketing materials for companies; travel, lifestyle, sports and human interest features for ... (more) The prodigal Red Sox columnist returns
Yankees look to rebound, avoid major premature chaos in the Bronx
soxandpinstripes.com — Last night the Phillies outplayed the Yankees in almost every facet of the game. Their bullpen was better because it didn't pitch and the Yankees' 'pen gave up three runs. The defense was better because Cliff Lee was pitching and made some nifty plays...That's also the same reason the starting ... (more) Yankees look to rebound, avoid major premature chaos in ...
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