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    They were one-hit wonders, but those are the aberrations, Garagiola said. "There's Reggie Jackson for the Yankees [three homers in the clinching Game 6 of the 1977 World Series], Barry Bonds for the Giants [four homers, six RBIs and a .471 batting average in the 2002 World Series] ... Those are the type of guys who have to perform." While Alex Rodriguez had a great first round for the Yankees in their sweep of the Twins in an AL Division Series with a pair of game-tying homers and six RBIs, it was Teixeira, whose 11th inning walk-off homer won Game 2, 4-3, on Friday night at Yankee Stadium. Full Article at MLB.com
    There's Reggie Jackson for the Yankees [three homers in the clinching Game 6 of the 1977 World Series], Barry Bonds for the Giants [four homers, six RBIs and a .471 batting average in the 2002 World Series] ... Those are the type of guys who have to perform.
    SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
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Stars key postseason success
  1. Every team goes into the playoffs expecting to win the World Series. That's why you're there ... It's no different here. But I think everybody has enjoyed the ride so far. We expect a lot out of ourselves.
    SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  2. Manny is capable of carrying a club. He's done it many times in his career -- especially this time of year
    Ned Colletti – Ned Colletti SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  3. I've played there in the postseason in 2003 and 2004 and it's exciting ... The fans know so much about baseball and they're screaming and yelling out there on every pitch. It's a lot of fun. It brings out the best in you. You live the dream.
    Torii Hunter – Torii Hunter SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  4. He's had an unbelievable year for us ... New York is not always a situation that's easy to come into your first year. It takes some players a little bit longer to adjust than others. Some players never adjust. If you look at all the things that he's done, whether it's been his defense that's saved us ga...
    Joe Girardi – Joe Girardi SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  5. Every time you're in the playoffs, it's fun ... It's great, especially when you're only one step away from the World Series. I'm just blessed. Everywhere I've gone, I've been in the playoffs. I'm just excited and I can't wait to see what happens.
    Manny Ramirez – Manny Ramirez SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  6. What do you want me to say about [Utley]? I can't say enough ... He is something really special. He's what I call a player. I used to say [the late] Kirby Puckett was my favorite player. I loved Kirby Puckett, but Chase is getting there.
    Charlie Manuel – Charlie Manuel SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  7. The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but that is the way to bet.
    SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  8. But that is the way to bet.
    SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago
  9. You try to treat it like another game
    Chase Utley – Chase Utley SOURCE: MLB.com 1 month ago

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