Mystical numbers for baseball's stretch Sep 12, 2008
Meanwhile, back in the Bronx, a 77-69 record means fourth place, and there is an angry pall in the owner's box. The magic number for the Detroit Tigers is six. (USA Today -- Sports)
Native New Yorker Torre Enjoying Life On The West Coast May 30, 2008
He picked up the phone and immediately telephoned his old clubhouse back in the Bronx. "It sounded ugly," said Mr. T, as Jeter refers to him. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Notes: Matsui ignoring rumors Dec 10, 2007
NEW YORK -- Hideki Matsui may be aware of rumors linking him to interest from the San Francisco Giants, but the outfielder is proceeding as though he'll be back in the Bronx next season. Reports surfaced late last week that the Giants had inquired about the availability of Matsui. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
O'Brien's blog from Fenway Oct 25, 2007
Then the Yankees won Game 6 back in the Bronx to take the series. So there you have it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Yankees notes: Giambi's return nears Aug 2, 2007
08/01/2007 7:52 PM ET Notes: Giambi's return draws near Slugger expected back in the Bronx within a week By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com. Jason Giambi, rehabbing since May 30, will join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Yaghmaian: Iran Memoir Apr 12, 2007
I was back in the Bronx, attending Fordham University, when, during that crisis, Ronald Reagan termed Iranians "barbarians." If I was hurt by the label, the Iranian government welcomed it as the best proof of America's "animosity towards the Islamic Revolution.". . (Zmag.org)
BASEBALL 2007: Parity reigns Apr 1, 2007
Manager Joe Torre nearly was fired after the first-round playoff loss to Detroit, Johnson and Gary Sheffield were traded and the team told Bernie Williams there was no room for him back in the Bronx. The Yankees haven't won the Series since 2000, and Alex Rodriguez has hinted that he might opt out of his $252 million contract after this season if he doesn't find success and appreciation. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
