In the Big Inning - In 1901, the Baltimore Orioles were born as an original member of the American League. They lasted in Baltimore for exactly 2 years before moving to New York and becoming the Yankees.

The Evil Empire - After a mediorce first 17 seasons in New York, the Yankees acquired Babe Ruth from the Red Sox for cash in the off-season before the 1920 season and went on to become the greatest franchise in professional sports history.

Best Trade in Team History - Other than the Ruth deal, which was more of a purchase than a trade, the Yankees deal in 1959 in which they traded Don Larsen, Hank Bauer, Norm Siebern, and Marv Throneberry to the Athletics for Joe DeMaestri, Kent Hadley, and a young underachieving outfielder by the name of Roger Maris ranks as their best. All Maris did was win the next two AL MVPs and break Babe Ruth's single season home run record.

Worst Trade in Team History - In 1989, the Yankees sent Rickey Henderson back to the Oakland Athletics for Greg Cadaret, Eric Plunk, and Luis Polonia. Polonia, Cadaret, and Plunk did little for the Yanks, while Henderson led the A's to the 1989 World Series Title, and then won the 1990 AL MVP.

All New York Yankees Stories

2008 New York Yankees Preview
Three young pitchers will dictate how the 2008 season fares in the Bronx.

2007 New York Yankees Preview
There is no doubt this team will make playoffs; the only question is whether they will advance in the postseason or not.

ALDS Preview - Indians/Yankees
Holy crap, we got one right.

Good Riddance to Yankee Stadium - 2/3/2007
In the lead-up the Hall of Fame announcement on Tuesday, Asher stumbles upon two Yankees pitchers whom Hall of Fame voters have treated inconsistently.

The Yankee Chronicles
For the first 17 weeks of the 2006 season, Tony Aubry covered the New York Yankees series-by-series.

Pettitte Back in Pinstripes 12/9/2006
Tony welcomes Andy Pettitte back with open arms.

AL MVP Analysis - November, 2006
Tony tells us who he thinks deserved the award. Hint: It's Derek Jeter.

Sheffield Traded - 11/14/2006
For once, the Yankees appear to be trading proven talent and getting younger.

Playoff Pansies - 10/10/2006
Yankee fans have every right to be frustrated with their team's lack of postseason success, says Tony.

A-Rod Revisited - 10/5/2006
Guest Contributor Brad Harris smells something fishy regarding the popular sentiment surrounding Alex Rodriguez choking in the postseason.

2006 ALDS Preview: Tigers vs. Yankees - 10/3/2006
The Tigers got swept by the Royals to end 2006, so no one really gave them a chance in the postseason against the Yankees.

Top 5 Reasons Why the Yankees Will Win the Division - 8/17/2006
There's no way that the Red Sox can compete with the revamped Yankees, writes Tony.

State of the Empire Address - 8/1/2006
The Yankees got three key players just before the deadline, and they look better than ever.

Enough Is Enough - 6/14/2006
It's time for New York fans to stop their incessant taunting of one of the game's best players.

Mr. 2000 - 5/27/2006
Everything that Derek Jeter does is so overglorified, and New York media is responsible.

Wristful Thinking - 5/12/2006
The Yankees are without a doubt in some serious trouble, as both of their corner outfielders are suffering from wrist injuries.



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