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Postseason 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, 2009Four remain pride of the Yankees
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe old faces of the Yankees -- Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte -- connect the last title team with the one that was crowned after knocking off the Phillies in six games.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Five reasons the Phillies didn't repeat
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineThe Phillies didn't get enough from their offense, particularly Ryan Howard, or their bullpen to repeat as World Series champions.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009Old men on a mission in WS Game 6
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe eyes of the baseball world will be focused on two of the game's grand old men -- Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte -- in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009A-Rod finally wins that elusive title
Jim Caple, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez turned numerous negatives to begin this season into the ultimate positive to end the year: a World Series title.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Pedro exits in quite the hurry
Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.comPedro Martinez's outing in Game 6 of the World Series was brief, as was his bizarre session with reporters after he tried to bolt the Phillies' clubhouse without speaking to the media.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 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, 2009Enough already with all the delays
Jim Caple, ESPN.comFrom conferences at the mound to conferences at home plate, the Yankees have a knack for delaying games.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Tex struggles, but Yanks' offense OK
Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.comDespite Mark Teixeira's struggles, the Yankees remain content with an offense that produced 21 runs and two wins in three games in Philadelphia.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Phillies not ready to give up title yet
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Phillies aren't quite ready to hand over their championship belts, and in Game 5, they fought off the Yankees and forced this World Series back to New York.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009From the land of opportunity
Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.comArkansas natives A.J. Burnett and Cliff Lee square off in Game 5 of the World Series on Monday night.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Utley's HR power speaks loudly for him
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comChase Utley is carrying the Phillies with Reggie-esque power numbers in the World Series, but winning is all that drives him.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Phillies awoke nearly silent Rodriguez
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlex Rodriguez was off to a poor start in the World Series and seemed destined for another offseason of criticism, but that's all changed after a homer in Game 3 and a huge hit late in Game 4.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Damon steals the show in Game 4
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comTwo stolen bases on one pitch. Johnny Damon's ninth-inning feat might end up as the defining moment of the World Series.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Manuel definitely made the right call
Jim Caple, ESPN.comCharlie Manuel's decision not to start Cliff Lee on three days' rest in will draw plenty of scrutiny, but the choice was the right one.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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