 As the World Series has shifted to Philadelphia for next three games, the Yankees have a dilemma. Who do you start in right field?
Nick Swisher had been the starting right fielder for the most part of the regular season and that role continued into the postseason. Swisher however has been in a terrible slump since the playoffs started. Looking to make a switch, manager Joe Girardi started Jerry ...
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 Saturday will be the first home game for the Connecticut Huskies since the murder of teammate Jasper Howard. The defensive back was outside a university sanctioned dance when he was stabbed to death. Connecticut has many things planned in honor of Howard. This is sure to be a very emotional day, especially during pre-game festivities.
Once the ball is kicked off however, this battle between Big Ea...
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 A.J. Burnett was signed in the offseason for these types of games. With the Yankees down a game in the World Series, they needed Burnett to give them a lift. I am sure many Yankee fans where very nervous going into the game, including me. Throughout the season, we never knew which A.J. Burnett would show up.
Last night we got the pitcher with ace stuff. You can usually tell how well Burnett is pi...
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 The fans showed up, the celebrities all showed up as they usually do for big events. Most of the seats in the stadium were full, except of course the ones behind home plate. The Boss showed up. Everyone showed up except the Yankees bats!
Batter after batter last night looked confused and down right foolish for the Yankees last night. Phillies starter Cliff Lee completely shut down the Yankees in ...
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 Just a few things for you to read and know about before the World Series gets under way tonight in the New York:
- Relief pitcher Brian Bruney and outfielder Eric Hinske are on the Yankees roster, replacing catcher Francisco Cervelli and outfielder Freddy Guzman.
- Game 1 weather forcast: 51°/46° with a 50% chance of rain.
- Phillies LF Raul Ibanez will likely DH in Game 1.
- The pre-game pe...
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 It begins tonight in the Bronx. The New York Yankees will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2009 World Series. The best two teams in Major League Baseball will battle it out on the big stage. These two teams are very even, and I'm not talking about stats. What I am talking about is star power, role players, and ace pitchers.
Each team has their share of stars. Derek Jeter, Alex...
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