Do I have a favorite Yankee? No. No I don't. Have I lost my mind? Well, yes, but I'm not the one to blame for that. I don't have a favorite Yankee. I have a series of equally favorited players.
Derek Jeter-Among the classiest players out there. He's clutch, he's a champion and within a year, he'll have 3000 hits, a great accomplishment.
Jorge Posada-Sure, he pees on his hands and yes, that is a little bit nasty. But he's a great player and a class act. I've never had a chance to talk to the man, but he just seems smart. He knows baseball. Is he a Hall Of Famer? Probabaly not. Will his number be retired? I sure hope so.
Mariano Rivera-Where would we be without Mo? I think we take him for granted as Yankee Fans. He's going to be the alltime saves leader (after Trevor Hoffman retires). Number 42 will go down in history as the Godliest relief pitcher of all time.
Nick Swisher-He has fun. Thats what baseball is all about. He clearly plays for the love of the game, not for the money or the fame. He's one of the most likeable guys on the Yanks.
Andy Pettite-Read Liz's post from Sunday
I equally like all of these players. They make the team what it is. They lead us (with the exception of Swish) to 23,24,25 and 26. And these 5 led us to number 27. And these 5 will lead us to infinity and beyond (a necessary plug to go see Toy Story 3 this weekend!)
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