About Face

It should have been a laugher. A formality. The most celebrated team leader of his generation versus his hobbled teammate, a glorified singles hitter who steals the occasional base, and a couple of other guys who don’t matter. After being cruelly and inexplicably ignored by his fellow American League fans and players, it was a […]

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Two Teams Out?

These are sleepless nights in Tampa, Florida, and not just in Lou Piniella’s bedroom. If the playoffs started today, Yankee Stadium — home of the winningest team in baseball history — would be empty. Last night, May 4, the Yankees lost their 17th game, the earliest date in team history that they have recorded their […]

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