An overall view of Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York April 3, 2009. The Yankees played their first MLB American League baseball game against the Chicago Cubs. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

An overall view of Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York April 3, 2009. The Yankees played their first MLB American League baseball game against the Chicago Cubs.

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  1. FILE - In this October 1977 file photo, Kansas City Royals president Ewing Kauffman waves to fans at Yankee Stadium after the Royals defeated the New York Yankees 7-2 in an American League baseball playoff game in New York. Kauffman will be on the ballot in December 2009 when the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee votes.
  2. Anthony Corona, 24, of West Caldwell N.J., tries on his foam finger after purchasing World Series championship merchandise at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York Thursday Nov. 5, 2009. Caldwell was the first on line, arriving at seven thirty in the morning, 2 1/2 half hours before the store opened, and was prepared to spend between five and six hundred dollars. He only spent $120 as most championship gear wasn't put out yet.
  3. Paula Cunha, 20, of Denia, Spain, left, jumps for a photo taken by her mother Maria Pelegrin, right, while visiting Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York Thursday Nov. 5, 2009. New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 on Wednesday night, finally seizing that elusive 27th championship _ the most in all of sports.
  4. A worker sweeps in front of Yankee Stadium as Anthony Corona, 24, right, of West Caldwell N.J., and Diana Prieto, 40, of Queens, wait for the team store to open to purchase World Series championship merchandise in the Bronx borough of New York Thursday Nov. 5, 2009. Caldwell was the first online arriving at seven thirty in the morning, 2 1/2 half hours before the store opens.
  5. Anthony Corona, 24, of West Caldwell N.J., waits for the team store to open to purchase World Series championship merchandise at Yankee Stadium as the old stadium stands in the background in the Bronx borough of New York Thursday Nov. 5, 2009. Caldwell was the first online arriving at seven thirty in the morning, 2 1/2 half hours before the store opens.
  6. Anthony Corona, 24, of West Caldwell N.J., waits for the team store to open to purchase World Series championship merchandise at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York Thursday Nov. 5, 2009. Caldwell was the first online arriving at seven thirty in the morning, 2 1/2 half hours before the store opens.
  7. New York Yankees fans celebrate the Yankees first World Series win in the new Yankee Stadium after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series in New York, November 4, 2009.
  8. New York Yankees fans in the new Yankee Stadium celebrate winning the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in New York, November 4, 2009.
  9. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Starting pitcher Andy Pettitte #46 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  10. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Carlos Ruiz #51 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Chase Utley #26 after Ruiz scored in the top of the third inning against the New York Yankees in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  11. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Carlos Ruiz #51 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Shane Victorino #8 after Ruiz scored in the top of the third inning against the New York Yankees in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  12. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Carlos Ruiz #51 of the Philadelphia Phillies slides into third base on a triple in the top of the third inning against Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  13. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Derek Jeter #2 (C) of the New York Yankees congratulates Alex Rodriguez #13 after Rodriguez scored on a 2-run home run by Hideki Matsui in the bottom of the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  14. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Hideki Matsui #55 of the New York Yankees celebrates with his teammates at the steps of the dugout after he hit a 2-run home run in the bottom of the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  15. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Hideki Matsui #55 of the New York Yankees runs towards home plate on his 2-run home run in the bottom of the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
  16. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Hideki Matsui #55 of the New York Yankees hits a 2-run home run in the bottom of the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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  1. Taiwanese star pitcher Wang Chien-ming, who plays for the New York Yankees, poses during his press conference following his arrival in Taipei, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan.
  2. Taiwanese star pitcher Wang Chien-ming, who plays for the New York Yankees, poses during media during his press conference following his arrival in Taipei, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. At left is a host at the press conference.
  3. Taiwanese star pitcher Wang Chien-ming, who plays for the New York Yankees, listens to questions from media during his press conference following his arrival in Taipei, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan.
  4. Taiwanese star pitcher Wang Chien-ming, who plays for the New York Yankees, demonstrates a training exercise to media during his press conference following his arrival in Taipei, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan. At left is a host at the press conference.
  5. New York Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-ming of Taiwan attends a news conference in Taipei November 20, 2009. Wang talked about his rehabilitation after a shoulder injury and plans for next year.
  6. New York Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-ming of Taiwan demonstrates some of his rehabilitation exercises during a news conference in Taipei November 20, 2009. Wang talked about his rehabilitation after a shoulder injury and plans for next year.
  7. 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.
  8. New York Yankees pitcher Wang Chien-ming of Taiwan poses for photographs during a news conference in Taipei November 20, 2009. Wang talked about his rehabilitation after a shoulder injury and plans for next year.
  9. Chicago Cubs' Sam Fuld celebrates with third base coach Mike Quade after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  10. Chicago Cubs' left fielder So Taguchi watches Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Young's three RBI home run in the fourth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  11. Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Miguel Montero, left, tags out Chicago Cubs' Sam Fuld during a rundown between home plate and third base in the third inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  12. Chicago Cubs' left fielder So Taguchi drops a fly ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' Chad Tracy in the third inning during a baseball game against the at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  13. Chicago Cubs starter Ryan Dempster delivers a pitch in the first inning during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.
  14. Chicago Cubs closer Carlos Marmol, left, celebrates with catcher Geovany Soto after they defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
  15. Chicago Cubs closer Carlos Marmol delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. The Cubs won 5-0.
  16. Chicago Cubs' Reed Johnson slides into third base after hitting a two-run triple against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.

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