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Pinstripe Pride:2007 New York Yankees Dynasty


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2007 Starting Lineup

CF #18 Johnny Damon

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Damon is entering his 2nd season with the Yankees. Coming to the Yankees turned out to be quite good for him,as the short porch in right field helped him hit a carerr high 24 homers.

SS #2 Derek Jeter

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The Yankee Captain finished 2nd in the AL MVP voting in 2006 to Twins first baseman Justin Morneau,but that dosen't slow him down. Jeter looks to have an even better 07 season.

RF #53 Bobby Abreu

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Bobby Abreu was acquired on July 30th of the 2006 season. Once again right field proved to be helpful to lefties as Abreu hit 7 homers with the Yankees in his time there. Now entering his 1st full year with NY he will look to imporve his power numbers and help lead this team to the post season.

3B #13 Alex Rodriguez

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All eyes are on A-Rod this year as he enters what could be his final season in pinstripes. A-Rod can opt out of his contract this year and become a free agent. A-Rod struggled once again in the playoffs last year,but looks to improve this year.

DH #25 Jason Giambi

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Giambi proved that he still has great power as he lead the team with 37 bombs last year. After the Yankees signed Gold Glover Doug Mientkiewicz Giambi has become the full time DH where his bat can do the talking.

LF #55 Hideki Matsui

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We didn't see much of Matsui last year because of his injury early in the season,but Matsui will look to rebound this year,and put his talent to good use.

C #20 Jorge Posada

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The Yankee catcher is entering yet another season with the Yankees. No matter how old he is Posada seems to get better,and better every year. Look for him to do the same this year.

2B #24 Robinson Cano

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After Cano suffered an injury last year,he came back,and finished 3rd in the AL in batting average. Cano has turned into an all around ball player in his shrot carerr.

1B #11 Doug Mientkiewicz

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The Yankees signed the gold glover not for offense,but for defense. Giambi's defense was not good enough,and they didn't have a good replacement in the minors. Hopefully he can bring his defensive excellence to the Bronx.

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2007 Bench

1B #12 Andy Phillips

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Andy showed a little promise last year with the Yanks,and it was good enough to earn him a spot on the starting roster.

C #26 Wil Nieves

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The Yankees invited veteren Todd Pratt to spring training,but did not make the starting team. Nieves was the only other replacement for Posada.

IF #41 Miguel Cairo

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Miguel Cairo is a great backup. He can play the entire infield except catcher,and also the outfield.

OF #28 Melkey Cabrera

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Cabrera showed great promise last year filling in for Matsui,and Sheffield. He is an excellent player to have as a backup,and could even be a starter soon.

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2007 Starting Rotation

#40 Chein-Ming Wang

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Finishing 19-6,and 2nd in the Cy Young voting Wang easily earned the #1 spot in the rotation in 2007.

#46 Andy Pettitte

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The Yankees signed back old friend Andy Pettitte after he went to the Astros in 2004. He would spend 3 years with them until coming back to the bronx

#35 Mike Mussina

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Moose proved that he can still pitch at 37 years old posting up great numbers,and keeping him here in NY.

#29 Kei Igawa

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He isn't Daisuke Matsuzaka,but Kei Igawa had an excellent carerr in Japan. Let's hope he can do the same in America.

#45 Carl Pavano

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In his first 2 seasons Pavano suffered injuries. He has only made 17 starts in his Yankee carerr,and they were all in 2005. Pavano did not start in 2006 as he suffered a season ending injury. He looks to stay healthy here in 2007.

2007 Bullpen

CL #42 Mariano Rivera

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Rivera has always been the most feared pitcher in the Yankees bullpen. Nothing different this year.

SU #43 Scott Proctor

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Proctor has earned the set up role because of his performance last year.

SU #48 Kyle Farnsworth

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Farnsworth's performance in 2006 was rather dissapointing,he will look to rebound here in 07.

MR #33 Brian Bruney

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The young hard throwing Bruney showed some good stuff last year,and hopes to do even better in 07.

MR #52 Luis Vizcaino

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Coming to the Yankees in the Randy Johnson trade,the Yankees hope that Vizcaino could be a valuable asset in the bullpen this year.

MR #36 Mike Myers

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The side armer pitched ok in 2006. Although he did go 1-2,his ERA was in the low 3's,and that is good for his age.

LR #58 Jeff Karstens

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The Young Karstens has enough in his tank to be a quality bullpen worker for the Yankees in 2007.

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Steinbrenner wants Championship

March 30,2007 -- NY Daily News

-Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has informed the team managment,and the players that he wants a championship back in the Bronx. The last 2 seasons ended in first round playoff exits by the Angels(2005),and the Tigers(2006). Joe Torre's job could be on the line if a championship is not brought back to NY.

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Rocket a Yankee Again?

March 30,2007 -- ESPN.com

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Roger Clemens pitched for the Yankees from 1999-2003,and helped them win 2 championships(1999-2000)

Rumors have been flying around that Roger Clemens could come back to the Yankees this year. The Rocket was traded to the Yankees from the Blue Jays in 1999 for David Wells,Graham Lloyd,and Homer Bush. The Rocket pitched with NY from 1999-2003,and won the only 2 rings of his carerr. The Yankees aren't the only team that the Rocket is interested in. There are 2 other teams the Houston Astros where he pitched from 2004-2006,and the Boston Red Sox where he spent most of his carrer. Clemens will turn 45 this year.

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Just a heads-up I think you need to delete a space/return after the image url and before the in your Melky Cabrera, Andy Pettite, and Mike Mussina Pics. Otherwise, it looks good!

I tried that,but it was just thier pictures that didn't work. It's weird. Oh well,everyone knows what they look like lol. Thanks for the compliment.

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April 2,2007 -- 1:00pm

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New York Yankees(0-0)

Game 1 of 3

Starting Pitchers

TB-Scott Kazmir(0-0)

NYY-Chein-Ming Wang(0-0)

Final Score

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L:Kazmir(0-1)

S:Rivera(1)

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Top:Carl Crawford watches his solo homer(1) in the 8th to put the Devil Rays down 5-3

Center:Derek Jeter watches his solo homer(1) in the 5th to put the Yankees up 4-2

Bottom:The Yankees celebrate thier first win of the new season.

Notables

T.Wiggington-3-4,RBI(1)

A.Rodriguez-1-3,2 RBI(2)

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Pettitte Set to Make Return to Yankees

April 2,2007 -- NY Post

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Andy Pettitte hasn't pitched for the Yankees since 2003.

While the Yankees celebrate thier opening day win,pitcher Andy Pettitte has something else to think about. His return game to the Yankees. After the Yankees lost to the Marlins in the world series in 2003,Pettitte left the team,and headed to Houston where he would be with the Astros for 3 years. Now Andy is back in pinstripes,and will pitch the 2nd game of the season against the Devil Rays. "It's great to be back here,and I can't wait to pitch in front of the greatest fans in the world.",said Pettitte in a press confernece after he signed this off season. Be sure to tune in on the YES channel at 1:00pm ET as Pettitte makes his Yankees return as they play game 2 of the 3 game series agianst the Devil Rays.

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April 4,2007 -- 1:00 pm

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New York Yankees(1-0)

Game 2 of 3

Starting Pitchers

TB-Casey Fossum(0-0)

NYY-Andy Pettitte(0-0)

Final Score

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W:Bruney(1-0)

L:Lugo(0-1)

S:Rivera(2)

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Top:Andy Pettitte makes his first pitch back with the Yankees.

Center:Jorge Cantu hits a 2 RBI double to give the Devil Raysa 4-2 lead in the 5th.

Bottom:Robinson Cano hits a 2 run Homer(1) to give the Yankees a 6-4 lead in the 8th.

Notables

Cantu-2-4,2B,2 RBI(2)

Rodriguez-2-4,HR(1),2 RBI(4)

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Yankees Win;No Decision for Pettitte

April 4,2007 -- MLB.com

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Andy Pettitte tips his hat to the fans as he was taken out in the 5th.

Andy Pettitte made his return to the Yankees on Wednesday,but was not the winner or loser. Pettitte struggled early allowing 4 runs in 5 innings pitched with a walk. Luckily Brian Bruney pitched 3 scoreless innings,and let Mariano close it out."I wasn't focused enough,and it affected my game.",stated Pettitte in an interview after the game. Pettitte's next scheduled start is next Monday at the Twins Mike Mussina gets the start tomorrow as the Yankees look to sweep the Devil Rays in the opening series of the season.

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Offense Scores 7 as Yankees Complete Sweep of D-Rays

April 5,2007 -- 7:00pm

Game 3 of 3

Starting Pitchers

TB-Jae Seo(0-0)

NYY-Mike Mussina(0-0)

Final Score

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Devil Rays

W:Mussina(1-0)

L:Seo(0-1)

S:Rivera(3)

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TOP:Derek Jeter does his signature throw to rob Akinori Iwamura of a possible 2 run play in the 2nd.

CENTER:Dioner Navarro connects on a 2 run homer(1) in the 6th to put the D-Rays down 7-4.

BOTTOM:Jason Giambi rounds the bases after he bombed a 3 run blast(1) in the 3rd to extend the lead to 7-0

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Rivera 3-3 in 3 games

April 5,2007 -- MLB.com

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Mariano Rivera has been called on to save the game for the Yankees in all 3 games this year.

Mariano Rivera is certainly proving that he is still the elite closer in the MLB. In the first 3 games of the season Rivera has pitched in the bottom of the 9th to save the game. "He can be 50 and still pitch excellent",said Yankee SS Derek Jeter after the Yankees 7-4 win over the Devil Rays tonight. The Yankees will host the 1-2 Orioles for a 3 game set before heading out to Minnesota for a 3 game series against the Twins. Kei Igawa will make his major league debut for the Yankees in the first game of the series.

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Offense Destroys Former Teammate Wright;Igawa Wins First Start

April 6,2007 -- 7:30pm

Game 1 of 3

The 3-0 Yankees welcomed yet another division rival into the bronx tonight. The 1-2 Orioles entered attempting to hand the Bombers thier first loss. They will have to wait,the Yankees eniliated the O's 13-4 with backup Miguel Cairo hitting 2 doubles,and driving in 5 RBI's. Pitcher Kei Igawa pitched 7 innings,while allowing 3 runs on 7 hits in his MLB debut.

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Miguel Cairo is congragulated in the dugout after driving in 5 runs in the game.

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Nick Markakis was the only bright spot crossing home after hitting this 2 run shot(1) in the 5th inning

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A-Rod started the 13 run rout with this 2 run homerun(2) in the top of the 1st

W:Igawa(1-0)

L:Wright(0-1)

S:Vizcaino(1)

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Both First Baseman Struggle;Cashman Looking for a Trade

April 6,2007 -- NY Post

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Both Doug Mientkiewicz,and Andy Phillips have combined for 2 hits this year.

Both Yankee first baseman Andy Phillips,and Doug Mientkiewicz have started 2 game each in the first 4 games. They both only have 1 hit,and have commited 2 errors each. Mientkiewicz was signed for his defense,but he has struggled on defense. Yankees GM Brian Cashman has informed reporters that if these struggles continue,a deal will be made. He said he will give both of them at least 1 more week,and see how thier performances are,and then he will decide weather a deal will or will not be made.

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