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Boss absent, but not at all forgotten

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Yankees owner George Steinbrenner wasn't on hand to celebrate his team's 27th world championship, but he sure wasn't forgotten.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Short rest leads to Burnett's short start

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Yankees manager Joe Girardi needs to rethink his pitching plan after watching A.J. Burnett fall woefully short on three days' rest in Game 5.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Yankees are playing Series spoilers

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

An 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, 2009

Girardi needs to give it a rest

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Yankees manager Joe Girardi is asking for trouble if he opts to go with a three-man rotation for the rest of this World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

A-Rod whiffing in first Series opportunity

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Alex Rodriguez was great in the first two playoff rounds, but his 0-for-8, 6-K start to the World Series is threatening to hurt the Yankees' championship hopes.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

A-Rod, Pettitte honored … but not Roger

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

The new Yankee Stadium honors PED users A-Rod and Andy Pettitte along with the past stars, except for one -- Roger Clemens.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Instant replay for the World Series? Yes

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Umpires make mistakes, just like players do. So why not institute instant replay for the World Series?

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

What's not to like about Philly?

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Fifteen reasons to root for the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Manny must be Manny -- right now

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

On the brink of elimination, the Dodgers need Manny Ramirez to do just one simple thing: be himself.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Photos speak louder than words

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Gene Wojciechowski takes a look at current events in sports through a camera lens -- literally.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Chicago's finest

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Gene Wojciechowski lists the 23 most important athletes in Chicago history.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Cubs return to scene of the 'cho-llapse'

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

How do you make a sequel to a horror movie? As the Cubs enter their 2009 home opener, they vow to both remember and forget their horrific fall.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Isn't it about time we left Bartman alone?

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

ESPN is making a documentary about Steve Bartman, but this ESPN writer wishes everyone would let the infamous Cubs fan be.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009

Isn't it about time we left Steve Bartman alone?

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

ESPN is making a documentary about Steve Bartman, but this ESPN writer wishes we'd let the infamous Cubs fan hide in peace.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009

Piniella's mixed messages bad for Cubs

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Lou Piniella's mixed messages have turned into double standards. But Gene Wojciechowski says the Cubs will still win the NL Central.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2009