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Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:50 am EST

Yankees win 27th World Series title, stop Phillies from repeating

By David Brown

Score and situation: Yankees 7, Phillies 3  Yankees win Series 4-2

Leading lads: Stone-faced Hideki Matsui(notes) went 3-for-4 with a homer and six RBIs to almost single-handledly (or double-handedly, since we're talking swinging) make the Yankees offense go in Game 6. He made the most of his limited plate appearances, clubbing three homers and driving in eight runs in just 13 at-bats to win Series MVP. He also might have played in his final game with the Yankees; he will be a free agent.

Mariano Rivera(notes) was the Yankees' rock at the end of the game as usual, going the final 1 2/3 innings to close it out for a save — in spirit.

Head hangers: The Phillies went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position and most of it hangs around the neck of Pedro Feliz(notes), who left five runners stranded.

Key play: The Phillies' best threat of the night came with them down four runs in the seventh, but left-hander Damaso Marte(notes) struck out Chase Utley(notes) with two men aboard to sink the rally. Marte had an awful, injury plagued regular season, but he was unscored-upon in eight playoff appearances.

Key stat: Pedro Martinez(notes) threw 77 pitches but 31 were outside of the strike zone. His inability to command, plus a lack of zip made it amazing the Yankees didn't score more.

What they're talking about: The Yankees won their first title since 2000, which seems like a couple of lifetimes for the Bronx Bombers.

What they're saying: "You never know where you're going to get back here." — Jorge Posada(notes).

What's next: A parade for the Yankees. Then spring training in about 3 1/2 months.

Related: Pedro Martínez, Mariano Rivera, Chase Utley, Hideki Matsui, Pedro Feliz, Dámaso Marte, Jorge Posada, 2009 postseason on the Stew, 2009 World Series on the Stew

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  1. terry m
    1. Posted by terry m Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:03 am EST

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    Well can we now say it`s only a matter of time before Jeter, A-Rod and Rivera are inducted into the HoF? The biggest payroll in baseball does it again!
  2. jigs
    2. Posted by jigs Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:05 am EST

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    way to go man.. i love yankees..
  3. Boogie
    3. Posted by Boogie Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:23 am EST

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    Matsui was a beast!
  4. The Zapper
    4. Posted by The Zapper Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:29 am EST

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    Every year the World Series seems to become less and less important to the sports landscape. Why is that? Personally, it just doesn't *grab* me like it used to. Perhaps I'm tired of listening to the same jargon and cliches spouted forth by announcers and pundits, or maybe it's the mental lethargy of having to sit through 6 months of meaningless games before finally getting to watch something that matters. Or maybe the steroids scandal has affected me more than I thought it did. It irritates me that something I used to enjoy so much now feels like an option, and the pull to watch every pitch and mind-numbing throw-over to first doesn't hold the same magical allure. I didn't come on here to rain on anyone's parade, and I hoped you enjoyed watching your team, but I can't help but shake these feelings that the World Series, and maybe MLB and baseball in general, just don't matter like they used to, and I'm not so sure that is a good thing.
  5. MikeS
    5. Posted by MikeS Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:31 am EST

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    Who cares. the yankees are the most disgusting organization in sports.
    the best team that money can buy. a true testimony to everything that is wrong in baseball. they ruin the game.
  6. Bob the Viking
    6. Posted by Bob the Viking Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:32 am EST

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    Fruck res!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. GottaGoWithMo
    7. Posted by GottaGoWithMo Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:38 am EST

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    Congratulations New York Yankees......you deserved this World Series.....you played tough and hard all season....103 wins....ARod finally got his ring....I enjoyed watching you all season....looking forward to another great season in 2010....
  8. jeffmattke
    8. Posted by jeffmattke Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:39 am EST

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    wow another baught world series win. i guess its nice to have money..im just glad the phillies got beat. was seaking revenge for the upset they gave my dodgers. go yankees!
  9. Lord Ross
    9. Posted by Lord Ross Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:41 am EST

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    #27!!!!!!!!!!
  10. Bob the Viking
    10. Posted by Bob the Viking Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:41 am EST

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    Thinkin bout the 87' and 91' Twins. No astericks in sight. Enjoy your $eries Yanks fans.
  11. fjl2nd
    11. Posted by fjl2nd Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:41 am EST

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    What a surprise?? NOT. Baseball is a joke.
  12. jeffmattke
    12. Posted by jeffmattke Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:43 am EST

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    zapper sounds like your no baseball fan. yea the steroids scandal bugs me. but i love the game of baseball. keep ur meaningless comments to yourself..mute your television if you dont like whats being talked about or who's talking.
  13. nando
    13. Posted by nando Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:44 am EST

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    Is it really something to be proud of when you bought it instead of really earned it? It took a billion dollars to pay for this world series title and it still wasn't easy. Today, the Yankees beat a pitcher who was well beyond his prime and nobody wanted in their rotation after scouting him.
  14. broadstreet_bully
    14. Posted by broadstreet_bully Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:46 am EST

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    All the success that money and performance enhancers can buy. Baseball is a joke.
  15. Lord Ross
    15. Posted by Lord Ross Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:46 am EST

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    Matsui should be re-signed. Who else are they going to replace him with? I can't think of a better DH/OF player in the upcoming free agency pool, and Matsui is proven.
  16. DANNY B
    16. Posted by DANNY B Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:48 am EST

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    Congrats to the Yanks and their fans.
  17. cj
    17. Posted by cj Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:49 am EST

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    hey zapper I drank like 4 beers while trying to read through whatever the hell you were saying....YANKEES are CHAMPS....deal with that [profane].
  18. Lord Ross
    18. Posted by Lord Ross Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:49 am EST

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    That small picture of Chase Utley in the upper-right hand corner looks like he's being bukkake'd.
  19. madgrandpacat
    19. Posted by madgrandpacat Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:49 am EST

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    Once again NYC is KING and Pussadelphia will bow down to kiss are feet!!! LMAO
  20. pazonka6820
    20. Posted by pazonka6820 Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:54 am EST

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    Well I tell you what. Yeah they did buy it. But to every small market fan out there (including my Minnesota Twins), the only reson you hate the yankees is that they can afford it. The real devil in this whole issue is the Players Union. I love the players, but their Union has too much power. We need profit sharing and a salary cap if we EVER want to fix this Fiasco that Mr Selig calls "Major League Baseball"
  21. pazonka6820
    21. Posted by pazonka6820 Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:54 am EST

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    Well I tell you what. Yeah they did buy it. But to every small market fan out there (including my Minnesota Twins), the only reson you hate the yankees is that they can afford it. The real devil in this whole issue is the Players Union. I love the players, but their Union has too much power. We need profit sharing and a salary cap if we EVER want to fix this Fiasco that Mr Selig calls "Major League Baseball"
  22. pazonka6820
    22. Posted by pazonka6820 Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:54 am EST

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    Well I tell you what. Yeah they did buy it. But to every small market fan out there (including my Minnesota Twins), the only reson you hate the yankees is that they can afford it. The real devil in this whole issue is the Players Union. I love the players, but their Union has too much power. We need profit sharing and a salary cap if we EVER want to fix this Fiasco that Mr Selig calls "Major League Baseball"
  23. RobertK
    23. Posted by RobertK Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:55 am EST

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    Two words: Salary Cap
  24. madgrandpacat
    24. Posted by madgrandpacat Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:03 am EST

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    Post #18 ... LOL, That's because he's gay!!!
  25. EVIL
    25. Posted by EVIL Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:04 am EST

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    to many haters on hear...the yankees play within the rules,the mets,dodgers,angels,redsox all have double the payroll as those small market teams!does money make yuor chances greater ..yes,but does it guarentee chips??no cause in that case we would win every year!!!!the mets bought k-rod,johan,beltran,delgado,piazza...how many have they won????it's who you sign with the money...and our owners want to win every year and don't worry about market sales and profit as other gm's....so chill out with the sour grapes we play within the rules and pay the luxury tax at the end of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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