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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• Yankees Should Take A Pass On Granderson

  Curtis Granderson is a great player, but he is not right for the center field in the Bronx.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Nov 14, 2009

• The "Core Four" Instrumental in the Yankees 27th World Series Championship

  The "Core Four" of Jeter, Posada, Pettitte and Rivera once again lead the Yankees to the promised land.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Nov 06, 2009

• Matsui's Historic Performance Leads Yankees to 27th World Series Title

  Six RBIs from Godzilla the MVP propelled the Yankees past the Phillies in six games.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Nov 05, 2009

• Lee's 122-Pitch Outing Disrupts Entire Rotation

  With Joe Blanton announced as the starter for Game 4, the Phillies have given themselves a massive disadvantage in pitching matchups.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 31, 2009

• Yankees' Offense Wakes Up, Blasts Hamels and Phillies 8-5

  After two pitchers duals, the Yankees bats sprang to life and crush Cole Hamels and the Phillies on Saturday.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 31, 2009

• World Series: Burnett Displays His Own Dominance In Game 2

  AJ Burnett and Mariano Rivera combined to shut down the Phillies prolific offense and even the World Series at 1-1.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 30, 2009

• World Series: Cliff Lee Dominates Yankees In Game 1

  Cliff Lee Dominates and the Yankees lose another inaugural World Series game in a new home.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 29, 2009

• Yankees Win 40th Pennant Despite Girardi's Incompetence (Satire)

  Using their immense talent the Yankee have overcome their manager and reached the World Series for the first time since 2003.

  Satire by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 27, 2009

• Girardi Makes Right Move As Sabathia Dominates on Short Rest

  On short rest, Sabathia beat Angels, vindicating his manager, and putting the Yankees up 3-1 in the ALCS.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 21, 2009

• A-Rod 2.0 Leads Yankees Through ALCS

  A-Rod continues on the road to playoff redemption, especially after Game 2's dramatic win.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 19, 2009

• Sabathia Hurls Gem As Yankees Go Up 1-0 on Angels

  Sabathia's pitching, the Yankees scrappy hitting, and the Angels blunder-filled pitching resulted in a Yankee victory Friday night.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 17, 2009

• Girardi's Move to Use 3-Man Rotation Should Result in Yankees' Success

  By switching to a 3-man roation for the ALCS, Joe Girardi has positioned his team with its best chance to win.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 15, 2009

• Yankees Sweep Twins, Close Down Metrodome Forever

  With their sweep of the Twins, the Yankees continued their hot streak, roaring into the series with Anaheim.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 12, 2009

• A-Rod's Big Game and Teixeira's Walk-Off Blast Put the Yankees Up 2-0

  Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira slugged the Yankees to a 2-0 lead as the Yankees travel to the Metrodome.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 09, 2009

• Redemption and Domination: Yankees Defeat Twins 7-2

  Jeter led the way while Sabathia and A-Rod got their redemption in Game 1 of the ALDS.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 07, 2009

• Joe Girardi Names Jose Molina as AJ Burnett's Personal Catcher

  Burnett's selfish demands may prove highly detrimental to the Yankee this postseason.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Oct 07, 2009

• Yankees Clinch Playoff Birth in Signature Fashion

  Finally taking a Series from the Angels in Anaheim, the Yankees clinched a playoff birth.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Sep 24, 2009

• Where Does Jeter Rank Among the Greatest Yankees?

  Where does becoming the Yankees' all-time hit leader place Jeter among the greatest players ever to pass through the Bronx?

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Sep 11, 2009

• Two Yankee Captains Meet As Jeter Ties Gehrig

  With his third hit of the night, Derek Jeter tied Lou Gehrig for the most hits in New York Yankees history.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Sep 09, 2009

• Is Phil Hughes The Yankees' MVP?

  Since moving to the setup role, Hughes is arguably the most important cog in a Yankees' machine that can't do anything but win.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Sep 06, 2009