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The Hardball Times: Why the Yankees won the World Series

by Larry Mahnken November 09, 2009 It was Nov. 4. The city was still in mourning, but for almost a month the Yankees had provided a welcome distraction to a city that needed it. Full Article at The Hardball Times

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  1. Look, a lot of people ran the other way ... but my teammates and coaches and organization stood right next to me. We finished together as world champs.
    Alex Rodriguez – Alex Rodriguez SOURCE: USA Today 2 weeks ago
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    Mariano Rivera – Mariano Rivera SOURCE: USA Today 2 weeks ago
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    C.C. Sabathia – C.C. Sabathia SOURCE: USA Today 2 weeks ago
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  1. OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 22: C.C. Sabathia of the New York Yankees walks on the field before the Oakland Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 22, 2009 in Oakland, California.
  2. New York Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-ming of Taiwan waves during a news conference in Taipei November 20, 2009. Wang talked about his rehabilitation after a shoulder injury and plans for next year.
  3. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: New York Yankees baseball player Derek Jeter and Senior Vice President of New York Delta Gail Grimmett attend Delta's donation to the Derek Jeter Turn 2 Foundation at ESPN Zone in Times Square on November 13, 2009 in New York City.
  4. LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 13: The Silver Slugger Awards for Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees is displayed at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Plant on November 13, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky.
  5. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Melky Cabrera of the New York Yankees visits Macy's Herald Square on November 11, 2009 in New York City.
  6. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 08: Manager Joe Girardi of the New York Yankees waves to the crowd during the game between the San Diego Chargers and the New York Giants on November 8, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  7. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Hip Hop artist Jay-Z stands in front of New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez during the first quarter break in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden November 6, 2009 in New York City.
  8. Fans crowd in lower Broadway during a parade for World Series Champions New York Yankees November 6, 2009 in New York.
  9. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Baseball player Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees visits the 'Late Show With David Letterman' at the Ed Sullivan Theater on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

Cast of Characters

  1. New York Yankees New York Yankees
  2. Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Phillies
  3. Andy Pettitte Andy Pettitte
  4. C.C. Sabathia C.C. Sabathia
  5. Hideki Matsui Hideki Matsui
  6. Mariano Rivera Mariano Rivera