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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 4, 2012
Buckner baseball that dashed Boston Red Sox’ 1986 dream sold (Reuters)
DALLAS (Reuters) - The baseball that broke the hearts of Boston Red Sox fans when it rolled through first baseman Bill Buckner's legs during the 1986 World Series sold to an anonymous bidder for $418,250 at auction on Friday, the auction house said. Buckner's error on a routine ground ball in Game 6 of the series against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium in New York was widely blamed for costing the Red Sox a chance to win what would have been the team's first championship in 68 years. The Mets scored the winning run on the play and went on to win Game 7 for the title. ...
Fan’s View: What If Mariano Rivera Had Pitched for the New York Mets? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
My disdain for the New York Yankees is no secret, but my respect and admiration for Mariano Rivera transcends my rooting interests. With 608 career saves, he is -- was? -- the greatest closer in the history of Major League Baseball. Sadly, Rivera's decorated career, which includes 12 All-Star appearances and five World Series rings, may be in jeopardy following a freak accident in Kansas City on Thursday, April 3.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 4, 2012
Ranking the New York Mets’ Top Five Best Beards: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The New York Yankees are well-known for their clean-shaven, ultra-conversative appearances. Former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner implemented a "no facial hair" policy for the team in the 1970s, and the rule still stands today with Joe Girardi at the helm.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 1, 2012
What Will the New York Mets’ Record Be at the All-Star Break? Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Are the New York Mets true contenders or just pretenders?
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 27, 2012
Contemplating the Most Recent Red Sox Disaster: A Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The year was 2007 and the New York Mets were one season removed from a heartbreaking seven-game defeat to the eventual champion St. Louis Cardinals. It was then considered painful, for certain, but rationalized as the necessary next step toward greater achievements. Met fans never absolved Carlos Beltran for staring frozen at a third strike knee-buckler to end their hopes.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 22, 2012
Are the New York Mets the Most Eccentric Team in Major League Baseball? Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Are the New York Mets the most eccentric team in Major League Baseball?
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 21, 2012
Mets Finish Six-Game Road Trip with Two Straight Losses: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Atlanta Braves drilled the New York Mets, 14-6, on Wednesday, April 18. It was the second straight loss for the Mets, who completed a six-game road trip with a record of 3-3.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 18, 2012
Guillen Returns from Undeserved Suspension: A Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
On Tuesday (April 17) Ozzie Guillen returns from the five-game suspension he earned by deliberating publicly on the value of Fidel Castro. You have to wonder, if Guillen was the manager of the New York Mets, would such a firestorm have taken place?
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 16, 2012
Here’s a Surprise…David Wright Injured: A Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
You really do have to wonder who's manipulating voodoo doll, and what inspired the unfathomable parade of injury that continues to befall the New York Mets. It really is profoundly incomprehensible.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 11, 2012
Contenders and Pretenders of Major League Baseball’s First Place Teams: a Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Perennial contenders like the St. Louis Cardinals shined in the early-going of the 2012 season, while the undefeated New York Mets have taken almost everyone by surprise.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 10, 2012
