To quote Hal Steinbrenner specifically, he said he is “excited” about Curtis Granderson, and raved how the Yankees “all love Johnny Damon.” But when it comes down to it, the club simply has placed a different value on the left fielder than the one Damon and his agent Scott Boras have suggested.
“He was a big [...]

The Yankees unveiled their new prize (Curtis Granderson) on a new stage (the Legends Club) this morning, but today was not your typical introductory press conference. First, let’s discuss Granderson, then, in my next post, I’ll move on to the news of the day.
• As you know, Granderson will wear No. 14 — not [...]

My job today was to delve into the massive crowd in Lower Manhattan and talk to local fans about the parade. Here are a few quick impressions:
1. No city throws a party like New York. I took the train to Grand Central, then the 4-train from there to Fulton St. As I waited for the [...]

I bet you are, at least a good many of you. If so, I’m your man.
I’ll be down in the Canyon of Heroes tomorrow, along with a photographer, and we’re looking for local fans who will be there soaking it all in. So, if you have plans to attend the celebration along with three million [...]

George Steinbrenner was not in the $1.5-billion house he built tonight as the Yankees won their 27th World Series, the one he sought ever since that Game 7 loss to the Diamondbacks in 2001. His absence did not go unnoticed to either his family or people on the field.
“It was very weird, very strange,” Hank [...]

The Yankees are on the field, loosening for one or two more games at Yankee Stadium. They’re all here, and all say they are emboldened by taking the field tomorrow night behind Andy Pettitte — even on short rest.
A great deal of Joe Girardi’s press conference today dealt with Pettitte. The 37-year-old last started on [...]

So here we are, back at Yankee Stadium on the eve of Game 6. The Yankees will workout at 4 and the Phillies will take the day off. Joe Girardi and Andy Pettitte will speak shortly. Charlie Manuel and Pedro will talk in the 5 o’clock hour.
Among the questions to be answered:
- How [...]

I am heading to Philadelphia this morning on a fun assignment, to capture the scene of a unique New York-Philly doubleheader. It isn’t often a key NFL divisional game is played within walking distance and within hours of a World Series game.
Anyway, the reason I mention this is because I hope some of you will [...]

Does any team in baseball portray confidence outwardly more than these Phillies? I don’t know. What I do know is they held court this afternoon in the Great Hall and appeared unintimidated. Jimmy Rollins stood behind the prediction he made on Jay Leno last night that Philadelphia would win the series in five. Why? “Our [...]

The Game 6 rainout seemingly put New York fans in a bind, pitting Game 6 between the Yankees and Angels on FOX directly opposite the Giants and Cardinals on NBC. It turned out the Yankees won the overnight-ratings game in a landslide.
Yankees-Angels drew a 26.4 rating and 40 share in the New York market. The [...]