Yankees Fact:
New York jerseys bore the nickname "YANKEES" across the chest in just four season in franchise history: 1927 through 1930.

Yankees Transactions:
1/7/1924 - The New York Yankees traded Elmer Smith and $50000 and a player to be named to Louisville (American Association) for Earle Combs.

January 7th birthdays:
Alfonso Soriano, Johnny Mize
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If I knew that was the prize, I would've tried harder. :-)
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At least we overpay for young guys and not the geriatrics the Yankees overpay for. :-)
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I guess you mean hot young rookies like Wakefield and Big Poopie. :-)
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Wake is cheap, and Papi got the job done in '04 and '07.
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Crawford will be 37 yrs old at the end of his contract.
While this isn't ancient, his main + attribute is speed.
It should be the skill that deteriorates first. :-)
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:-)
But this is '11.
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That doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be playing for the Sox by then.
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Last season he had 102 RBIs and an OBP of .370 as well as being an All Star. With a little more protection, he should do even better this season.
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:-) Maybe he'll shorten that zero production streak down from 5 to 4 weeks :-)

And you still don't have a catcher worth a damn :-)
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Well, I guess there goes the whole season! :-)
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And don't forget, he was 0-for-0 in the playoffs, which is batting a thousand! :-)
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:-) :-)
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And that means...what?
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I could not say it better myself. :-)
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Yankees Trivia:
In 1951, which Yankees pitcher became the first American League moundsman to toss two no-hitters in one season?

Bonus prize if you have the dates of the no-hitters.

Since it is the weekend I will give you until Monday to make your guess (remember only cheaters use google).

This Date in Yankees History:
1986 - Yankees signed Joe & Phil Niekro and Butch Wynegar.
1987 - Yankees signed Willie Randolph & Tommy John.
1998 - Yankees signed Darryl Strawberry.
2007 - Yankees signed Doug Mientkiewicz.

Yankees Birthdays:
Carl Pavano (he probably hurt himself blowing out his candles), Jason Giambi
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The Yankees lost another member of the family on Thursday. Ryne Duren pitched for the Yankees from 1958 - 1961. He had a 100 mph fastball and was known for his wild throws while warming up on the mound. He was an All*Star three times. He pitched in two World Series with the Yankees winning a ring in 1958.

Ryne Sandberg was named after Duren.

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I'm looking forward to some great games between the Sox and Yanks this season; I can't wait for Opening Day! :-)
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:-)
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Me neither, i'm going! Except I think we are playing the Tigers :-)
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