Money talks, but baseball won't listen
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comDid the Yankees buy a World Series celebration? Their money didn't hurt, but that $207 million payroll is the least of baseball's competitive-balance problems.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009Postseason had many defining moments
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comWhile the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009Shades of the 2004 ALCS?
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Yankees are still in command, but this World Series suddenly has a different feel as it swings to New York for Game 6 on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Phillies hold slight edge heading home
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Phillies are in a better position than the Yankees to just barely take control with the World Series shifting to Citizens Bank Park.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Slew of mistakes have haunted Angels
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Angels' impact players aren't producing, and coupled with their physical and mental mistakes have made it likely they won't recover in the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009Teixeira's challenge: Yankee legends
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe toughest pressure for new Yankee Mark Teixeira this season just might come from the watchful eye of the man known as Mr. October.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009Consider the Yankees dynasty officially over
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Yankees not only lost the AL Division Series to the Indians. They also watched their aging dynasty come crumbling down for good.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2007Yankees counting on Clemens to save season
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe Yankees' great dynasty is nearing its end, but Joe Torre and company aren't ready to throw in the towel yet.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2007Colorado stands at a crossroads
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comTime will tell if the Rockies' accomplishments this season represent a springboard to future successes or if the magic of '07 remains in a time capsule.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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