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The plaque of Lefty Gomez is seen in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

By The Numbers: Taking A Closer Look At The Legendary Lefty Gomez

For today’s blog I would like to highlight one of the funniest, most lovable, most quotable pitchers to ever wear the pinstripes — Lefty Gomez.

2013/05/13

Mariano Rivera (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Giglio: Mariano Rivera Was The Exception To So Many Rules

Rivera wasn’t just the best closer in the history of baseball. His ability to defy logic for 18 seasons makes him one of the most unique athletes of all-time.

2013/03/08

Keidel: Andy Can Still Be Dandy

For a team that trades on tradition, symbolism and success, the Yankees just took a giant leap toward remaining competitive, if not contenders, in 2013 by signing Andy Pettitte.

2012/11/29

CC Sabathia (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Keidel: Yanks Will Only Go So Far As CC Sabathia And Andy Pettitte Take Them

The pinstriped recipe for success this season will take a backseat to the sudden surge of southpaw pitching. The Yankees will remain in the playoffs for as long as CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte pitch to the back of their baseball cards.

2012/10/04

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 01: New York Yankee Hall of Famers Whitey Ford (L) and Yogi Berra are introduced during the Yankees 66th Annual Old Timers day prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on July 1, 2012 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Silverman: Yankees Recall Their 1964 Counterparts

The Yankees are living and breathing again. If you listen closely, you may be starting to feel the rumble of giant steps as they close out the regular season.

2012/09/23

Babe Ruth (credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

By The Numbers: My Relationship With The Babe

In this installment of By The Numbers, I would like to share some personal feelings about the greatest player who ever lived…and my relationship with him…a relationship which began nearly six decades ago.

2012/07/02

Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson. (credit: Mike McCann)

Yankees Announce Lineup For 66th Old Timers’ Day

The New York Yankees have announced that nearly 50 former Yankees will attend the 66th annual Old Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, July 1st.

2012/06/25

Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees celebrates with scoring runners Brett Gardner and Russell Martin after hitting a three run home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Yankee Stadium. In honor of Jackie Robinson Day, all players across Major League Baseball were wearing number 42. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Yankees Power Their Way Past Angels, 11-5

The Yankees out-slugged the Angles Sunday night as they claimed an 11-5 victory.

WFAN–2012/04/15

PHOTOS: Old Timers’ Day At Yankee Stadium

A bevy of all-time Bombers, including Joe Torre and Bernie Williams, took to the field once again for the Yankee Stadium crowd on Sunday.

WFAN–2011/06/27

Pitcher Andy Pettitte #46 of the New York Yankees celebrates following the 1998 World Series Game 4 against the San Diego Padres at the Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Yankees defeated the Padres 3-0 to win the Series. (Al Bello /Allsport)

Keidel: Dandy Andy

Andy Pettitte pitched as he acted: like a gentleman. From the jump he acted like he’d been there before. And rather quickly, he had.

WFAN–2011/02/04

Andy Pettitte #46 of the New York Yankees waves to the crowd after accepting his key to the city at the New York Yankees World Series Victory Celebration at City Hall on November 6, 2009 in New York, New York. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

All-Time Yankees Reflect On Pettitte’s Retirement

Andy Pettitte is going ahead with his decision to retire, leaving the Yankees with a huge hole in what appears to be a rather wobbly starting rotation. On Thursday, several all-time great Yankees weighed in on Pettitte’s career in pinstripes.

WFAN–2011/02/04

Gil McDougald (Photo by M. Davild Leeds/Getty Images)

By The Numbers: Gil McDougald – A Quiet Yankee Legend

In this episode of By The Numbers, former guest blogger Ray Aumack gives us wonderful look at a wonderful human being.

WFAN–2011/01/21

By The Numbers: Game 6 Of The 1958 World Series Revisited

I was ten years old when I watched my first World Series…the Yankees against the Milwaukee Braves. I still remember Mickey Mantle loping out in County Stadium’s center field, corralling the final out of the series. My first World Series and the Yankees won!

WFAN–2010/12/16

By The Numbers: Remembering Game 7 Of The 1960 World Series

For this episode of By The Numbers, Mr. Vincent Getz, a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, revisits the World Series of fifty years ago.

WFAN–2010/12/06

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