The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer
Jim Caple, Page 2Can the Twins re-sign Joe Mauer? Will the Yankees or Red Sox swoop in? The drama's worthy of a Coen brothers movie.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 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, 2009Crown 'Em: New York Yankees
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderThe Kiss 'Em Goodbye series can't rightfully kiss "goodbye" to a team that won it all, so we're crowning 'em -- the World Series champion 2009 New York Yankees. As for what's next, Buster Olney, BP and Rumor Central all weigh in.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Celebrities love the World Series
Laura Lane, Special to Page 2If you looked down on the field during the World Series, you saw many more stars than just the baseball players.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Matsui's bat drives Yankees to 27th World Series crown
Associated PressThe New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.
Recap | Box Score | 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, 2009Phillies have edge against Pettitte in Game 6
ESPN.com...to six good innings, he will be a success. Joe Girardi is taking a big gamble by going with Pettitte on three days' rest. But at the same time, he is sticking with his plan...
Page | ConversationHoward's slide-step hurting the Phillies
Buster Olney...until you demonstrate that you can hit that pitch. The Dodgers pounded Matt Holliday with inside fastballs. Nick Swisher is seeing a ton of breaking balls. Shane Victorino is being pitched inside. And Ryan Howard...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Yankees are playing Series spoilers
Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.comAn actual Fall Classic had been predicted, but the Yankees are turning it into a ho-hum romp toward a 27th world championship.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009A-Rod starts rally, Pettitte hits RBI single as Yankees claim 2-1 lead over Phillies
Associated PressAlex Rodriguez wound up with a home run after the first instant replay review in World Series history, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 on Saturday night for a 2-1 edge.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 31, 2009Pettitte knows his way around this stage
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAndy Pettitte was in trouble early in Game 3, but he calmly found his way out and ended up with yet another postseason win. Make that a huge postseason win.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Hamels, Howard stumble in Game 3
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCole Hamels was thumped and Ryan Howard struggled yet again at the plate as the Phillies fell behind 2-1 in this World Series against the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Phillies' Blanton gets nod for Game 4
Associated PressJoe Blanton has been picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies.
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