The Yankees were going with a three-man rotation of Sabathia, Burnett, and Pettitte, while the Phillies relied on a four-man staff that they hoped would cover up a porous bullpen. 10/20/09 Alex Rodriguez continued to be a one-man wrecking crew, hitting a two-run homer in the fifth inning during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. MLB Draft 2022: Yankees picks rounds 11-15. 7/03/09 And no one seemed more relaxed that Alex Rodriguez, who continued to hit late inning home runs, this solo shot coming in the eighth against Toronto. The first by Nick Swisher, the second by Robinson Cano, the third by Melky Cabrera. In the fifth, Matsui doubled off reliever Chad Durbin, plating Rodriguez and Teixeira to reach six RBI on the night.
Suddenly, the window was closed. However, the team had still not gotten into gear, leading Brian Cashman to travel to Atlanta to meet with the team on the road. Sep 18, NYY (94-54) lost to SEA, 2-3, 150. 8/12/09 - The Yankees celebrate another walkoff hit. Sabathia and Phillies ace Cliff Lee had both been teammates in Cleveland Sabathia had been the biggest name on the market the previous winter, while Lee had dominated the 2009 trade deadline. (Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.) The Yankees, who will play three games in Philadelphia, need Hinske's The biggest surprise in the bullpen was the emergence of Phil Hughes becoming the eighth-inning bridge to closer Mariano Rivera. Finished Yankees fans under umbrellas wait out a long rain delay against the Washington Nationals. Batting - 105, Pitching - 103 The real story of the night, however, turned out to be Matsui. 9/29/09 Even the September callups were winning games in dramatic fashion as Juan Miranda (second from the left) is mobbed by teammates after hitting a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Royals. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. 
Join our linker program. * - bats left-handed, # - bats both, else - bats right, ? The AL has now won nine Midsummer Classics in a row, thanks in large part to MVP Giancarlo Stanton. in 6/10/09 The second game was closer but even Derek Jeter seemed frustrated after stranding two runners on base grounding out in the fourth inning. 
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5/8/09 - In a turning point of the season, Alex Rodriguez returns from the disabled list to a Yankees team that is under 500 and plays in his first game at Camden Yards since admitting his steroid use.
10/7/09 A common view for Yankees fans as the players line up on the baselines during introductions at the start of the playoffs.
2/12/09 Every year the first image from Spring training is Derek Jeter fielding grounders at the Yankees Minor League Complex in Tampa, Fla., a full week before position players are scheduled to report. Two electric starts from ALCS MVP CC Sabathia led the way, including an eight-inning gem on three days rest in Game 4. Burnett and first baseman Mark Teixeira. This spending spree would prove to be integral to the Yankees. Burnett struggled while Lee shut down the Yankees in Game 5 to force a Game 6 and send the series back to the Bronx. Oct 3, NYY (102-59) lost to TBR, 3-5. 2/13/09 Jorge Posada, rehabbing from shoulder surgery, testing his arm as he airs out a throw to 1st base.
All rights reserved (About Us). Sep 20, NYY (95-55) lost to SEA, 1-7, 151. That 2009 team that defeated the defending World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies four games to two is now fading into the shelves of history.
4/3/09 - Yankees fans admiring the new Stadium before entering to watch the first game played there, an exhibition between the Yankees and the Chicago Cubs. 8/21/09 New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park - Derek Jeter leaps over Boston's Rocco Baldelli completing a double play on a ball hit by Alex Gonzalez in the sixth inning. Aug 17, NYY (74-45) lost to OAK, 0-3, 123. 9/27/09 Manager Joe Girardi gets a beer bath in the clubhouse after the Yankees won the AL East, beating the Boston Red Sox 4-2. 9/07/09 Mark Teixeira not only led the team in RBIs and home runs, he also ran the bases extremely well. 10/9/09 Alex Rodriguez hitting a dramatic game-tying two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning. Aug 16, NYY (74-44) lost to SEA, 3-10, 119. (Schedule and Results), Postseason: Won World Series (4-2) About Us - Contact Us - Credits - Recommended - Privacy Policy - Schedule and Scores * - throws left-handed, # - throws both, else - throws right, ? 10/9/09 Mark Teixeira gets a pie in the face from A.J.
10/9/09 Mariano Rivera pitching in the ninth inning of Game 2 between the Minnesota Twins and the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Lacrosse Stats - MLL - NLL - Lacrosse Search New York surrendered 753 runs. 10/9/09 Actor Kevin Connolly (L), actress Kate Hudson (M) and her stepfather actor Kurt Russell go crazy when Alex Rodriguez hits a two-run homer in the ninth inning to tie the game.
Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 86. Burnett after Posada caught Burnett's bullpen session at Steinbrenner Field. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Johnny Damon, however, bailed out his pitcher. as well as other partner offers and accept our, Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Fanatics, Visit Insider's homepage for more stories, The 2009 Yankees are the organization's last World Series champion, Only one player from that team remains on the Yankees in 2021, Two players from the team have already been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. 2022 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Pirate Radio: Favorite Classic Rock Stars, Lasting love: Bennifer throughout the years, Moments from the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. 6/18/09 - It seemed rain followed the Yankees all year. 5/8/09 - Over shadowed by Alex Rodriguez's dramatic home run CC Sabathia pitched a complete game four-hit shutout. 10/19/09 Alex Rodriguez runs around the bases after hitting a home run in the fourth inning. Here he is sitting having a friendly chat with Johnny Damon on a back field at the Yankees complex. Burnett running on a back field during practice at Steinbrenner Field. over Minnesota Twins, Manager: Or write about sports? But despite a small army of big names making their way to the Bronx Mike Mussina, Jason Giambi, Hideki Matsui, Alex Rodriguez, Gary Sheffield, Kenny Lofton, Randy Johnson, Carl Pavano, Bobby Abreu, Johnny Damon, and Kei Igawa the Yankees struggled to replicate their postseason success of the 1990s. The 2008-2009 Phillies were the first team since the 1998-2001 Yankees to make consecutive appearances in the World Series. Here is what the members of that 2009 team have been up to since then: Get a daily selection of our top stories based on your reading preferences. The 2009 season, however, began as an unmitigated disaster. Jul 11, NYY (51-36) lost to LAA, 8-14, 100. Here's a look at each team's roster (from the Associated Press): Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Oct 2, NYY (102-58) lost to TBR, 4-13, 161. in an instructional league outing in Tampa against the Rays. After singling in a nine-pitch at-bat, the speedy outfielder stole second base and, noticing that third base was uncovered because the Phillies were employing the shift on Teixeira, took third on the same play.
9/27/09 Clinching the American League East. Here he is making changes to his lineup card. Cervelli had essentially served the role of the backup to both Jorge Posada and Jose Molina, who served as A.J. 9/15/09 It took several teammates, including CC Sabathia, to restrain Jorge Posada, who was thrown out of the game for fighting. Other Sports Stats - World TeamTennis Stats - World TeamTennis Search 10/6/09 When you think of the playoffs you think of Mariano Rivera and how incredible he has been in the postseason. 2/14/09 CC Sabathia pitches for the 1st time in a Yankees uniform in the bullpen at George M Steinbrenner Field. 2/16/09 Yankees catcher Jorge Posada shakes hands with pitcher A.J. 2/17/09 Alex Rodriguez followed by GM Brian Cashman and Derek Jeter on their way to the press conference where A-Rod admitted using steroids. The Yankees first five picks of Day 3 of the MLB Draft are in. Do you have a sports website? 4/30/09 - Nick Swisher took over the right field position after Xavier Nady was lost to the season due to injury. NYY News: The Legend of Nestor the Nasty, as told by Matt Blake, Blake talks about Nestors development; the Machado trade that wasnt; Yankees among those looking into Ian Happ; The story of 2022 draftee Eric Reyzelman; Manfred ludicrously thinks minor leaguers paid a "living wage", MLB Draft 2022: Grading the Yankees overall draft. 10/25/09 Alex Rodriguez celebrates as the Yankees beat the Angels in six games advancing to the World Series to play the Phillies. This years draft class was a major shift in direction. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Additionally, they flipped utility infielder Wilson Betemit to the Chicago White Sox for first baseman/outfielder Nick Swisher. Mussinas retirement and the departures of Giambi, Abreu, Pavano and Ivn Rodrguez cleared $89 million in payroll, which the Yankees put to good use by signing three of the biggest free agents on the market: pitchers CC Sabathia and A.J. 7/21/09 -- On July 21, the Yankees moved into sole possession of first place with a 6-4 win over Baltimore. 9/11/09 Two days later, on Sept. 11, Derek Jeter singled to right to pass Lou Gehrig ,becoming the Yankees all-time leader in hits with 2,722. 10/20/09 CC Sabathia fist bumps Derek Jeter during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. 9/08/09 Nick Swisher continued the late inning heroics hitting a walkoff home run in the ninth inning, beating Tampa Bay 3-2. Burnett's personal catcher during the divisional and championship rounds of the American League playoffs. Former Staten Island Yankee catcher Francisco Cervelli has been left off the World Series roster and taking his spot will be right-handed reliever Brian Bruney. In addition to Phil Hughes in the bullpen, another pleasant surprise for the Yankees was relief pitcher David Robertson. 4/16/09 - Cleveland Indians vs New York Yankees on Opening Day at the New Yankee Stadium - Jorge Posada hitting the first home run in Yankee Stadium during the 5th inning. Burnett walks on to the field at the start of the Game 2 against the Minnesota Twins. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). 5/1/09 - The comeback wins started early in the season as Robinson Cano (left) and Melky Cabrera celebrate after the Yankees beat the Angels scoring two runs on Jorge Posada's hit in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Although the Yankees never finished below .500, it would be five years before a new window, that of the Baby Bombers, would open. 10/9/09 Alex Rodriguez pumps his fist rounding the bases. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 3/1/09 The 2009 Yankees infield (l-r); Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano and Derek Jeter.
Accordingly, they swept them three straight, including an extra-inning comeback win keyed by A-Rods ninth-inning homer against All-Star closer Joe Nathan. 4/17/09 - At the 2nd game played at Yankee Stadium many of the expensive seats were empty and remained that way for most of the season. 10/25/09 Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte celebrate after the Yankees beat the Angels. On the back of this performance, he received the 2009 World Series MVP Award. Here he couldn't make it out of the third inning, handing the ball to Joe Girardi as he was taken out of the game. Several days after the full squad reported into camp, Yankees manager Joe Girardi surprised everyone by cancelling the workout and held the "First Annual World Championship of Pool", at Peabody's, a local pool hall in Tampa. 9/08/09 Nick Swisher smiles after getting hit with a pie. 2/16/09 Yankees manager Joe Girardi on the field during practice at Steinbrenner Field. 10/7/09 Derek Jeter delivers a two-run homer tying the game at 2-2 in the third inning. Aug 25, NYY (78-47) lost to TEX, 9-10, 127.
1st 2/18/09 As if a huge burden was lifted, Alex Rodriguez looked relaxed the remainder of Spring Training.
10/11/09 Behind the pitching of Andy Pettitte in Game 3, the Yankees won the American League Division Series sweeping the Twins in three games. 9/27/09 Melky Cabrera drinking champagne as he celebrates with Robinson Cano in the clubhouse after the Yankees won the AL East. It led to a discovery of a cyst and surgery which landed him the DL at the beginning of the year. Derek Jeter led batters with significant playing time by hitting .334. 9/14/09 Brett Gardner's speed leads to a win. 4/2/09 - Andy Pettitte is the first pitcher to throw off the pitcher's mound as the video board in center field broadcast it during an open practice at the New Yankee Stadium. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. He opened the scoring in the second with a two-run home run, before adding on two more the following inning with a two-run, bases-loaded single that scored Jeter and Damon. CC Sabathia topped the team with 19 wins and a team-best 3.37 ERA, tops among regularly-used pitchers.
Burnett tips his cap to the crowd after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 3/2/09 Derek Jeter joined the Mets' David Wright (left) and the Phillies' Jimmy Rollins, playing on the USA team in the World Baseball Classic. The closer allowed two baserunners, a Ral Ibaez double in the eighth and a Carlos Ruiz walk in the ninth, but that proved to be too little, too late. 5/8/09 - Alex Rodriguez's name is on the lineup card, as he returns from the disabled list to play in his first game of the season. When October rolled around, the Yankees were matched up with their traditional ALDS opponents, the Minnesota Twins. Jul 28, NYY (61-39) lost to TBR, 2-6, 102. This time Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer in the rain in the 10th inning beating the Chicago White Sox. Despite dreams of a new dynasty, the 2010 team lost the ALCS in six to the Rangers, and Justin Verlander and Max Scherzers Tigers downed them in five in the 2011 ALDS and swept them in the 2012 ALCS. 10/5/09 - Painters from the Kunath sign company put the ALDS logo on the infield at Yankee Stadium. 6/4/09 By early June the Yankees were above .500 and heading back to Boston looking for revenge after being swept there in early April.
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103-59-0, Aug 10, NYY (69-43) lost to TOR, 4-5, 118. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Jorge Posada and Opening Day right fielder Xavier Nady also hit the shelf, with the latter suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. AL 3, NL 2: Giancarlo takes liftoff, wins All-Star MVP. Thanks for contacting us. Eric Hinske, who can play corner outfield and infield positions, has been added to the Yankees' roster for the World Series.
Jul 30, NYY (62-40) lost to CHW, 2-3, 103. The New York Yankees of the American League ended the 2009 season with a record of 103 wins and 59 losses, finishing first in the AL's East Division.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'statscrew_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_3',157,'0','0'])};if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-statscrew_com-medrectangle-3-0')}; The Yankees paced the league with 915 runs, ignited by 244 home runs. 7/03/09 It took some time but the the new Yankee Stadium started to feel like home. 2/19/09 Leaving newly acquired first baseman Mark Teixeira the job of carrying the offense. Yankees fans are not used to waiting this long for a World Series championship. 6/11/09 In the third game of the series, Alex Rodriguez gave the Yankees some hope breaking a 1-1 tie with a two-run double in the rain in the seventh inning. 2/16/09 From early on in Spring Training the Yankees pitchers developed a close bond. More importantly, they caught fire, going 26-10 over the next six weeks, including an eight-game win streak after the All-Star break. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. It became his celebration signature with Johnny Damon, this time after Damon hit a solo homer against Texas in the first inning. He jokes around with photographers after the playing of "God Bless America.". First, the offseason controversy surrounding Rodriguez, who admitted early in spring training to using performance-enhancing drugs as a member of the Texas Rangers, extended into the season, as further reports alleged that he had been taking steroids as far back as high school. Here Alex Rodriguez walks back to the dugout after striking out in the fourth inning. 5/19/09 - Alex Rodriguez rounds third base on his two-run home run in the first inning against Baltimore at Yankee Stadium. 9/29/09 A.J. After winning their third straight World Series in 2000 and fourth in five years, the Yankees returned to the World Series in the weeks following 9/11, ready to extend their era of dominance into the new millennium.
Hideki Matsui hit two three-run homers as the Yankees crushed Boston 20-11. They boasted the leagues best lineup, leading the American League in OPS+ (114), runs/game (5.65), home runs (244), walks (663), and hits (1,604). Batting - 97, Pitching - 96, Pythagorean W-L: One through nine in the lineup were contributing. Open a modal to take you to registration information, Button that open a modal to initiate a challenge, Highest Test run-scorers every calendar year since 2000, Men's ODI captains with the highest averages, Batters with most runs in fourth innings of Test win, Every nation England have ever faced at tournaments, Visiting batters with most ODI runs in England, Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield, Find the Countries of Europe - No Outlines Minefield, Premier League Manchester City Top Scorers. All rights reserved. Burnett gives Juan Miranda a whipped cream pie in the face after Miranda won the game with an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning. 8/26/09 As the Yankees won more and more, celebrities attended the games, including actor Jack Nicholson and singer Paul McCartney. 4/25/09 - Boston won for the second straight day after pitcher A.J. While some of the club's players are still playing, most are retired and some have already been inducted into The Baseball Hall of Fame. Jul 10, NYY (51-35) lost to LAA, 6-10, 87. 4/17/09 - In what became a common occurrence, Yankees Nick Swisher and Robinson Cano jump in the air after the Yankees' first win at Yankee Stadium, a 6-5 victory over the Indians. over Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimWon AL Division Series (3-0) 9/14/09 At the beginning of every game, Derek Jeter leads the Yankees onto the field yelling "Lets Go!". 10/9/09 Alex Rodriguez celebrates in the dugout after his dramatic home run. In that same timespan, division rivals made the World Series three times (2004, 2007, 2008), winning twice. Gardner opened the fifth with a walk, but was immediately picked off on a questionable call that resulted in manager Joe Girardi getting ejected. The following day, the Yankees limped out to 1-0 deficit, as Braves starter Kris Medlen shut down the first 15 batters in order. 10/11/09 The Yankees celebrate after beating the Twins in three straight games advancing to the ALCS. 6/18/09 - Yankees players look over Brett Gardner lying on the ground after hurting himself catching a ball running into the wall in the eighth inning. Nick Swisher was quickly becoming a fan favorite. 6/12/09 - Mark Teixeira is mobbed after Teixeira, who never stopped running, scored the winning run when Mets second baseman Luis Castillo dropped a routine popup which would have ended the game in a Mets victory. Despite losing their first eight games against Boston in 2009, they absolutely battered their rivals, sweeping them by a combined score of 25-8 with two shutouts. Rivera wrapped up Game 6 with a strikeout of Gary Matthews Jr. to secure the franchises 40th AL pennant. 4/24/09 - In the first meeting of the year against the Red Sox in Boston, Kevin Youkilis ended the game with a home run in the 11th inning. Here Melky Cabrera is the latest victim. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change.
