Feature: Pinstripe Report

I became a Yankee fan in the dark days of the franchise -- the late 80s and early 90s -- due mostly to my admiration for "Donny Baseball" Don Mattingly. Inspired by a love of baseball's history, I engrossed myself in tales of glories past through those lean years, cheering on Mattingly while endlessly reading about the championship Yankees teams of the former decades.

Now, having lived through a Yankee dynasty of my own, and having enjoyed watch them perennially contend to this day, The Pinstripe Report attempts to relate the totality of the Yankees lineage in a fresh way, pertinent to the accomplishments, issues, and outcomes that each Yankees team will annually face.

From the modern state of the team, profiles and evaluations off modern players, and historical perspective on the greatest franchise in baseball history, the Pinstripe Report forms a collage of all things Yankees. The Report strives to connect -- in an entertaining and relevant fashion -- the team's massively rich history, its highly successful present, and its potential filled future, to create a complete prospectus for Yankees fans and baseball fans alike.

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Anthony Tobis

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• Bob Sheppard: Gone But Not Silenced

  Although the "Voice of God" has passed on, he will never be silenced.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jul 15, 2010

• The Boss Is Dead

  George M. Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 80.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jul 13, 2010

• Dodgers Can Run To LA, But They Can't Hide From Yankees Drama

  Facing beloved ex-Yankees Joe Torre and Don Mattingly for the first time, Joe Girardi bested his former mentor 2 games to 1.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jun 28, 2010

• Yankees Claim Sole Possession of First Place in the AL East

  With Tampa's lost to Flordia and the Yankees' win over the Mets, New York stand alone atop the AL East.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jun 21, 2010

• Javier Vazquez Is Pitching Towards Redemption

  While his season stats aren't pretty, lately Vazquez has shown a return to form.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jun 01, 2010

• Will the Real Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez Please Stand Up?

  It's nearly June and the Yankees 3-4 hitters have yet to find their stroke.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on May 25, 2010

• Who Will Replace Posada's Bat?

  With Jorge Posada out 3-4 weeks, the Yankees need offense now.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on May 22, 2010

• Despite A Plethora of Injuries, Yankees Rolling Once Again

  The Yankees have kept what could have been a sinking ship afloat, and are now charging towards 1st.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on May 16, 2010

• Granderson's Injury Should Prompt A Call To Jermaine Dye

  With Curtis Granderson gone for 15 days or more, the Yankees need to sign Jermaine Dye ASAP.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on May 02, 2010

• Robinson Cano Is April's Best Hitter

  Robinson Cano's blazing April ranks him as the best hitter in baseball thus far.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 30, 2010

• Javier Vazquez Reliving His 2004 Woes

  According to Curt Schilling, Vazquez will struggle with the Yankees as he did in '04. And he may be right.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 28, 2010

• Pettitte Emerging As The Veteran Yankees Ace

  His eight-inning, one-run victory over the Angels gives a further demonstration of the type of pitcher Andy Pettitte has become.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 24, 2010

• The State of the Yankees

  Roughly 15 games in, the Yankees are in first place and look to be built to win.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 21, 2010

• Yankees Pitching Questions Mostly Answered

  In their first auditions in their new roles, Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain both proved effective.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 16, 2010

• Yankees Take Opening Series Against Sox; Grandy Shines in Debut

  The three game series between the Yankees and Red Sox had it all, including the emergence of Curtis Granderson as a Yankee.

  News by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 07, 2010

• Granderson Next In Line As Yankees Center Fielder

  Granderson becomes the next candidate to attempt a claim in the Yankee lineage of center fielders.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 02, 2010

• Joba Chamberlain's Move to the Bullpen May Save Career

  If history is any indicator, Joba's move to the bullpen could literally save his baseball career.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Mar 29, 2010

• Yankees Name Phil Hughes as Fifth Starter; Joba to the Pen

  But will the long reliever and once highly touted prospect be able to hold his own?

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Mar 27, 2010

• Yankees Top Off Productive Winter With Chan Ho Park Signing

  The Yankees' capped an offseason of intelligent and economical moves with the signing of a veteran relief pitcher.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Feb 22, 2010

• Jesus Montero, the Next Great Yankee?

  With a No. 5 overall ranking from Baseball America, Jesus Montero is the top ranked minor leaguer in the Yankees organization.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jan 29, 2010