New York Yankees coach Kevin Long (R) watches manager Joe Girardi go through a set of signs as the Yankees bat against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 17, 2009. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

New York Yankees coach Kevin Long (R) watches manager Joe Girardi go through a set of signs as the Yankees bat against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 17, 2009.

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  1. Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, shows a Yankees' T-shirt during an event for the New York Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy in Hong Kong as part of his Asian tour Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.
  2. Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, attends an event for the New York Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy in Hong Kong as part of his Asian tour Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.
  3. New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia watches the Detroit Pistons beat the New Jersey Nets 97-93 in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in East Rutherford, N.J.
  4. Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, speaks during an exhibition ceremony for the New York Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy, far right, and the Yomiuri Giants' 2009 Japan Series trophy, unseen, at MLB cafe TOKYO in Japan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. Both trophies were displayed at the Major League themed cafe Monday. The World Series trophy's next stop will be in Beijing and Hong Kong. Jim Small, vice president - Asia of the Major League Baseball, is seen in the background.
  5. Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, center left, and Takuo Takihana, owner of the Yomiuri Giants, pose for photos during an exhibition ceremony for the Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy, far left, and the Giants' 2009 Japan Series trophy at MLB cafe TOKYO in Japan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. Both trophies were displayed at the Major League themed cafe Monday. The World Series trophy's next stop will be in Beijing and Hong Kong.
  6. Specially invited guest Shintaro Kabe observes the New York Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy at MLB cafe TOKYO in Japan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The trophy was displayed at the Major League themed cafe Monday, and its next stops will be in Beijing and Hong Kong.
  7. TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Manager Joe Girardi of the New York Yankees watches the Northwestern Wildcats play against the Auburn Tigers in the Outback Bowl January 1, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Girardi played baseball for Northwestern.
  8. New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, talks to a member of the Outback Bowl committee during the Outback Bowl college football game between Northwestern and Auburn on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Girardi is a Northwestern alum.
  9. New York Yankees new outfielder Curtis Granderson shakes hands with manager Joe Girardi (L) during a news conference where the team introduced him to the media at Yankee Stadium in New York December 17, 2009.
  10. New York Yankees new outfielder Curtis Granderson puts on his new cap as manager Joe Girardi (L) and managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner (R) help him try out his new jersey at a news conference, where the team introduced him to the media, at Yankee Stadium in New York December 17, 2009.
  11. Curtis Granderson, center, the newest New York Yankees player, poses for a picture with manager Joe Girardi, left, and part-owner of the team Hal Steinbrenner at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009.
  12. New York Yankees C.C. Sabathia, left, Alex Rodriguez, second from left, Curtis Granderson, second from right, and manager Joe Girardi attend a press conference at Yankee Stadium in New York, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, where Granderson was introduced as the newest Yankees player.
  13. DETROIT - FEBRUARY 04: Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander talks to reporters during the press conference to announce his signing of a 5 year contract extension at Comerica Park on February 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.
  14. DETROIT - FEBRUARY 04: Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander shakes hands with Tigers President and General Manager David Dombrowski during the press conference to announce the signing of Verlander to a 5 year contract extension at Comerica Park on February 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.
  15. DETROIT - FEBRUARY 04: Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander talks to reporters during the press conference to announce his signing of a 5 year contract extension at Comerica Park on February 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.
  16. DETROIT - FEBRUARY 04: Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is all smiles during the press conference to announce his signing of a 5 year contract extension at Comerica Park on February 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.

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