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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• Melky Cabrera Gets Dramatic Once Again

  Melky Cabrera's fourth game-winning hit of the season gives the Yankees the win and the best AL record.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jun 04, 2009

• Yankees Move Wang To Rotation, Hughes To 'Pen

  The results from the decision to move Chien-Ming Wang into the starting rotation will be crucial upon the Yankees fortunes.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jun 04, 2009

• Yankees Sit Alone Atop the AL East

  It's been over two full seasons since they could last say that.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on May 30, 2009

• In the Last Year of His Contract, Damon is Playing to be a Yankee

  In the twilight of his career, he is fighting for a place on the Yankee roster in 2010.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on May 21, 2009

• A-Rod's Protection Gets Teixeira Back on Track

  The return of Alex Rodriguez has been a huge boost to the struggling Mark Teixeira.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on May 17, 2009

• Robinson Cano: The Future of the Yankee Dynasty

  Robinson Cano is finally fulfilling his role as the future of the New York Yankees.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on May 02, 2009

• Ban A-Rod From the Game

  The latest information about A-Rod further supports his banishment from the game.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 30, 2009

• Yankee Futility On Full Display As Sox Sweep Series

  This past weekend clearly illustrated that the balance of power has shifted in the AL East.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 27, 2009

• Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera Enter The Record Books

  This win/save combo will go down in history as one of the best.

  Review by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 22, 2009

• Jeter Powers Yankees to First Home Victory

  The Yankees first victory at the new Yankee Stadium came in their traditional style.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 17, 2009

• Yankees Hammered in Stadium Opener - Aura Not In Attendance

  A day of celebration in the Bronx goes terribly wrong for the Yankees.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 16, 2009

• Swisher Sparks Yankees' Two-Game Win Streak

  Nick Swisher has kicked started the Yankees' season with his bat and his energy.

  News by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 11, 2009

• Sabathia's First Outing Is Cause for Alarm

  Did injuries contribute to CC Sabathia's horrid opening day outing?

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 07, 2009

• Jeter Batting Leadoff Is A Great Move For The Yankees

  While he may not fit the usual profile for a leadoff hitter, the move by Girardi should bode well.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Apr 01, 2009

• Is Brett Gardner's Prolific Spring a Sign of Things to Come?

  While spring training numbers can be decieving, Brett Gardner seems poised to take over as the new Yankee centerfielder.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Mar 17, 2009