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“Boss” Reality Check
Leave it to Maureen Dowd to unearth the story that perfectly captures the essence of George Steinbrenner. It comes from “Seinfeld,” where the blustering “Boss” was voiced (but never seen) by the brilliant but thoroughly annoying Larry David. Link to her column and read of Steinbrenner’s caprice, almost wilful ignorance, and plain stupidity — followed [...]
The Outfield Door
Someday, the New York Yankees will make a call to the bullpen in their hour of greatest need, and he won’t be there.
But that day still seems a long way off. For now, whenever that outfield door opens, Mariano Rivera — by consensus, the greatest relief pitcher who has ever lived — runs to the [...]
Jeter and Federer, Inside-Out
By an uncanny stroke of luck, I was at Yankee Stadium last night when Derek Jeter delivered base hit number 2,722 for his career, surpassing the tragic Lou Gehrig for the all-time team record. This NY Times tribute by George Vecsey sums up my feelings pretty well. At-bat for the second time during a lull [...]