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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• 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

• CC Sabathia's Ultimately Earning His Salary

  Sabathia led the unstoppable Yankees to another victory Wednesday, his AL-leading 16th.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Sep 03, 2009

• All Offensive and Zero Pitching Highlights Yankees Domination in Boston

  The Yankees needed nearly all of their 20 runs to beat Boston Friday.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Aug 22, 2009

• Derek Jeter, The All Time Shortstop Hit King

  Derek Jeter makes history, passing Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio as the all time hits leader at shortstop.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Aug 16, 2009

• Matsui Wins the Showcase of Japanese Talent, Yankees Win the Game

  Hideki Matsui's 2 home run night outshined Ichiro and led the Yankees to another victory.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Aug 14, 2009

• Chad Gaudin Could Be The Bargain Of The Season

  While Gaudin is inconsistent, he is a better option that Mitre as the Yankees fifth starter.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Aug 12, 2009

• Cano Leads Yankees With More Late-Game Dramatics

  A win in the 11th inning complete a stellar Yankees' homestand.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Aug 12, 2009

• Beckett Vs. Burnett Lives Up to its Billing

  The dual between Burnett and Beckett proved to be a stellar dual, but A-Rod's crucial shot stole the show.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Aug 08, 2009

• Yankees Pound on Smoltz for First Win Over Boston in 2009

  With Muhammed Ali in attendance, the Yankees knock out the Red Sox.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Aug 06, 2009

• Munson's Death Also Meant the Death of the Bronx Zoo

  Thurman Munson was the glue that held the Yankees' wildest dynasty together.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Aug 03, 2009

• Yankees Shockingly Silent at Trade Deadline As Rivals Grow Stronger

  The Yankees failure to make a move at the trade deadline might be their undoing this season.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Aug 02, 2009

• Remembering Rickey Henderson As A Yankee

  He will enter the Hall an Athletic but his time in the Bronx should not be forgotten either.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jul 27, 2009

• Despite Mitre's Win, Questions Over Yankees Fifth Starter Remain

  Can Mitre be the guy? Or should the Yankees go out and get Roy Halladay?

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jul 22, 2009

• The All-Time Yankee All-Star Team

  With the All-Star Game approaching, the Pinstripe Report selects their own All Time Yankee All-Stars.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jul 13, 2009

• Aceves Is The Answer To The Yankees Rotation Question

  With Wang back on the DL, it is Alfredo Aceves — not Phil Hughes — who should be the Yankees new fifth starter.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jul 06, 2009

• On The Anniversary Of His Speech, Baseball Remembers Lou Gehrig

  On the 70th anniversary of that famous speech, the MLB uses his memory to bring attention to the disease that killed Gehrig and remains incurable.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jul 04, 2009

• Could Derek Jeter Surpass Pete Rose's Hit Total?

  He has more hits than Rose did at age 35. But can he match the longevity?

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jun 28, 2009

• Timing of A-Rod's Benching Raises Series Questions

  The fashion of A-Rod's benching indicating more is at play than just poor performance.

  Opinion by Anthony Tobis — on Jun 20, 2009