by Michael Gwizdala | Jan 9, 2015 | A Look Back, Former Yankees, NYY, Yankees History
With the election of “The Big Unit,” Randy Johnson, into the Baseball Hall of Fame, I couldn’t help but reflect back on his tenure with the New York Yankees. I have a different take than most Yankees fans, when it comes to Johnson. Different in that...
by Michael Gwizdala | Nov 16, 2014 | A Look Back, Former Yankees, Hot Stove, Yankees History
The Miami Marlins are reportedly prepared to give Giancarlo Stanton a 13-year contract, worth approximately $325 million dollars. To paraphrase a recent NY Post headline regarding New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, that’s some serious you know what money. Given...
by Rich Kaufman | Oct 16, 2014 | A Look Back, Yankees History
There’s a flyball deep to left! IT’S ON ITS WAY, THERE IT GOES! AND THE YANKEES ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES. AARON BOONE HAS HIT A HOME RUN! The curse was alive and well. Old Yankee Stadium was rocking. Aaron Boone circled the bases and jumped onto home...
by Rich Kaufman | Oct 10, 2014 | A Look Back, Yankees History
Although they were down 2-1 heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, it felt like it was 10-1. The 50,497 in attendance had been quiet all night. There was no emotion. No fight. No heart. And then Raul Ibanez stepped up to the plate. Alex Rodriguez, who was...
by Michael Gwizdala | Sep 30, 2014 | A Look Back, Former Yankees, NYY, Yankees History
I know what you’re thinking. It’s October and the New York Yankees are nowhere to be found. Fear not, I have the perfect elixir for the lack of postseason noise emanating from the Bronx, this postseason. Although Yankee Stadium II turned out the lights for...
by Michael Gwizdala | Sep 25, 2014 | A Look Back, NYY, Yankees History
These Jeter games, I’ve seen a few but still I face, the final countdown. As Derek Jeter readies to play his final home game at Yankee Stadium, along with a few more at Fenway Park, I thought it would be fun to embark on a journey of Jeter games I’ve...
by Michael Gwizdala | Sep 14, 2014 | A Look Back, Former Yankees, NYY, Yankees History
Most players don’t go out on top. Likely because most players don’t want to leave with something still left in the tank or they simply don’t have enough left in the tank to leave at the pinnacle of their respective sport. In the case of Derek Jeter, his storybook...
by RJ | Aug 25, 2014 | A Look Back
August 25, 2011. After an 89 minute rain delay the Yankees finally take the field at the stadium to take on the Oakland A’s. Phil Hughes is on the mound and Rich Harden is up for the A’s. The lineup for the Bombers is: Jeter DH Granderson CF Teixeira 1B...
by Michael Gwizdala | Aug 23, 2014 | A Look Back, Former Yankees, NYY, Yankees History
In Yankee lore, the number six has been worn by a prominent group of players. The list encompasses the likes of Roy White, Clete Boyer, Bobby Brown, Andy Carey, Joe Gordon, Tony Lazzeri and even for a short time, Mickey Mantle. Wearing it last as a player was Tony...
by Michael Gwizdala | Aug 12, 2014 | A Look Back, Former Yankees, NYY, Yankees History
The 1994 New York Yankees epitomized the true meaning of team. Well balanced with grinders, veterans, up and comers and role players all around. While perhaps not as good on paper as their championship successors of the 1990’s, they had a special vibe about...
