fackyouk.blogspot.com - 11/4/2009
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Or else I could teach my children the virtues of hating the Yankees ( h/t Joe P ): My mom, Michele, is one of the nicest people in the world (I'm admittedly a bit biased, but this is true). She finds the good in everyone. Well, just about everyone. She cannot stand the New York Yankees! This ...
nydailynews.com - 11/4/2009
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knows the deal as well as he knows
his way out to the mound. He's right about...
using only three starters in the postseason if the Yankees win, tonight or tomorrow night. He's right if Andy Pettitte does the job in Game 6 on three days' rest that A.J. ...
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With New York Yankees one win away from World Series ...
thefastertimes.com - 11/3/2009
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thefastertimes.com —
Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte are the likely
starters for game six of the World Series on...
Wednesday night. Pettitte against Martinez provides the best storyline of any pitching matchup of this World Series. The Cliff Lee-CC Sabathia matchup in game ...
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Winning the World Series-Determination, Grit and Luck
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River Avenue Blues —
... First, to get warmed up, check out what a psychologist has to say about parents who teach their kids to hate the Yankees. I found the article last night, and Jay provided the appropriate commentary. My personal favorite: “If all else fails, remind your kids that the Phillies won the World Series in 2008 and that the Yankees have not won a championship since 2000.” On another note, I kind of like that everyone hates the Yankees. So please, parents, continue as you were. ...
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