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New York Yankees
Everything about the New York Yankees, from their beginnings in 1903 as the "Highlanders" when they played at Hilltop Park to today and playing in Yankee Stadium
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Why are the New York Yankees so popular?
Its because of the Yankees history. Probably starting with the Yankees acquiring Babe Ruth. Babe Ruth started hitting home runs and bringing fans to Yankee stadium. On top of that the Yankees have had other hall of fame hitters like Yogi Berra, Micky Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, and now Derek Jeter, and Alex Rodriguez. Yankees also have the most attendance almost ever year. And even on top of that the Yankees have WON 26 WORLD SERIES. And the post season games bring in a lot of cash, and they make the playoffs every year. 2008 is their last year and every seat in the entire stadium is sold out. Trust me- I luckily found some tickets twice as much on eBay. Plus they are baseballs best team :) You can find a Yankee fan anywhere...
And that's why the Yankees have a lot of money. Go Yankees!!
While the above statement is true, they have a winning tradition and they have been blessed with some of the best players the game has ever seen (even before they started spending a ton of money on free agency in the 70's), the Yankees make a ton of money because:
1. New York is the biggest sports market in the US, and maybe the world. Because of the population and population density, all major sports do well in NYC.
2. The Yankees are shrewd business people. They go out of their way to sign Japanes players, because those games are broadcast nationally in Japan...rising the price of sponsorship dollars (because it becomes a bigger market). A player like Matsui, who makes about $12M a year, porbably generates $30M, if you consider the expanded market he brings along with him.
3. They are one of the first, if not the first sports franchise to have their own TV network. The ownership is between the Yankees and Goldman Saks, which is a money printing machine. Because of their already popular franchise, cable companies are force to add the YES Network on their packages because many people, including myself will pay the extra few dollars a year to see their games. And of course they get to sell a lot more ads, once only reserved for the Stadium.
4. They own their own concession stands at Yankees Stadium. In fact the owners own a company that provide consessions at other arenas (unknown).
Additionally, it's about making money and also spending money. While there are many teams that make a lot of money (the Marlins for example make money, mostly from revenue sharing-a lot of that comes from the Yankees and other teams that do well financially) the Yankees ownership has committed to spending a lot of that money.
Their figures aren't make public, but the seats, parking and food (excluding ad sales at the Stadium and on TV, the YES Network and other projects abroad) cost a lot of money. I get average seats, a couple of beers and a hotdog, and park my car in their parking lot. On average I spend about $100 per game. Let's just say the new stadium has 50,000 seats and there are 81 games played their. If you assume I spend like the average fan. You get this figure for a full season: $405,000,000. PER YEAR JUST FROM THE STADIUM. Of course that's just a random number but it's arbitrary number, because there are cheap seats and there are luxuary suites and it doesn't take into consideration city taxes and other fees, deferment from past players etc. But it's easy to guesstimate that they rake in close to 750,000,000 annually.
Is Alex Rodriguez still playing for the Yankees?
No. His ex-wife Cynthia Rodriguez (née Scurtis) filed for divorce on July 7, 2008. She cited "emotional abandonment" and "extra marital affairs and other marital misconduct" as grounds for the divorce.
Are Derek Jeter's parents alive?
No, his parents--Dorothy and Sanderson Charles Jeter, are not divorced. Jeter was born in Pequannock, New Jersey.
What hotel are the Yankees staying at in philadelphia?
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STEINBRENNER FIELD
Capacity 10,200 Year Opened 1996 Dimensions 318L, 399LC, 408C, 385RC, 314R Surface Grass Local Airport Tampa Tickets On Sale January 9, 2009. Ticket Sales 813/879-2244, 800/96-YANKS Ticket Prices Lower Reserved, $31; Tampa Tribune Deck, $30; Lower Field Reserved, $29; Upper Reserved, $27; Tampa Tribune Deck - Table, $25; Upper Field Reserved, $17; GA Standing Room Only $17. Web Site www.mlb.com Address 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa. Directions Take I-275 to North Dale Mabry (U.S. Hwy. 92), exit 41B (old 23). Proceed north approximately three miles. Legends Field will be on your left, directly across from Raymond James Stadium. Follow the signs for parking, as you'll park on the opposite side of Dale Mabry from the ballpark.
Who wears number 3 for the New York Yankees?
June 13, 1948.
The Babe's #3 was retired at a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the opening of Yankee Stadium. It was his last appearance at Yankee Stadium before he passed away on August 16, 1948.
Are there more Red Sox fans or Yankee fans in Connecticut?
That depends on which team happens to be in first place at the time you're asking the question.
What was the distance from home plate to center field in the 1923 Yankee Stadium?
When the original Yankee Stadium opened on April 18, 1923, the measurements were, 296 feet to the left field pole, 301 to right and 461 feet to the deepest part of the park, in left-center. The playing field was not evenly balanced, so dead center was not the deepest part. After it was re-modeled in 1974-75, it measured 310 to right, 312 to left and 430 to the deepest part in left-center.
What is the value of a Mickey Mantle Glove Model MMF from Rawlings?
Mantle used Rawlings gloves. (and maybe a Spalding baseman's mitt but that was made by Rawlings anyway.) That's common knowledge. He used different model numbers but basically the same glove in the 60's. A few were sold at auction (the 60's types XPG gloves) and the 50's is in the hall of fame now. There's a gentleman in Pittsburgh who has Mantle's gloves. Why do you want to know?If you're looking to buy then I suggest you save up about 1/4 million bucks because that's what the 60's ones sell for. The 50's one in the HOF would probably be much more than that.
AnswerHe generally wore the spalding xpg pro. However, I have an 8x11 picture of him and Roger Maris together in the home dugout. He is wearing a Spalding. Has his name hand printed down the thumb. Answermickey mantle used a rawlings mit. he started with the HH model "Harvey Haddix" before mantle himself had a contract with rawlings to make his own model. his first personal model was a MM 50's model it was the same as the HH model he had been using now with his name on the glove. then he went to a MMP model and it is basicly the same as the MM only the thumb on the glove is longer its now even with the rest of the fingers instead of being a little shorter. now comes the XPG6 he used in the 60's two models here also. the first and second are about the same. heres the diff. the early had his block signaure old style and the thumb of the glove has a two strip leather adjustment top outside. also the top of the fingers are crossed laced along he top of the fingers. the lattter glove has his more known signature looping M's no thumb adj. and now the top of the lacing on the fingers is X lace meaning it was a new and stronger lacing tech. that madethe fingers hold together better after that when he went to first base it is said he used a spaulding but most top of the line spauldings were made by rawlings. that's why most of the 60's rawlings spuladings glove are very similar. I've never seen a picture of him wearing a spaulding though. so after he went to first it a gray area for me. store model mantle gloves just like the ones he used are out there look on eBay the MM model's sell for 600 plus in really good condition the MMP about 400 plus and the XPG6 250 to some even out pacing the MMP around 350 for really nice modelsHow fast can CC Sabathia throw his fastball?
He throws these types of pitches:
-Four Seam Fastball, up to 97 MPH.
-Two Seam Fastball, up to 94 MPH
-Change up
-Slider, which he throws with a more horizontal break to lefties, and a more downward break for righties.
Were the New York Yankees called the Titans?
No. The Yankees had three names in their history. The Baltimore Orioles, the New York Highlandersand the New York Yankees.
Which players have worn number 6 for the New York Yankees?
NY Yankees No. 13- Steve Barber, Curt Blefary (1970-1971), Tory Lovullo (1991), Mike Pagliarulo (1986-1989), Bobby Brown (1981), Cliff Maples (1948), Keith Smith (1985), Mike Blowers (1989), Charlie Hayes, Jim Leyritz (1993-96, 99-00), Michael Coleman (2001), Jose Vizcaino (2000), Willie Banks, Alvaro Espinoza (1990), Luis Sojo, Lee Mizilli (coach), Walt Williams (1974-1975), Mike Figga,Antonio Osuna (2003), Gerald Williams (1992) and Alex Rodriguez (2004-present).
Not necessarily.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/17664-roger-clemens-mitchell-report-deposition-testimony-proves-brian-mcnamee-lied
Clemens had watched as Bonds, Sosa, McGwire ,and Palmiero all went to testify to Congress and how many of them ended up with perjury investigations - or were embarassed into admitting use.
It's hard to believe that knowing all of this ahead of time, that Clemens would "demand" a chance to approach Congress and not just fight it in his Civil Suit.
Others have performed similiarly at his age. including his idol - Nolan Ryan. So has Randy Johnson.
IN 2004, Clemens earned his 2nd lowest ERA of his career at the age of 44. He is not accused of using anything in this year, so its assumed he was clean. His second best ERA was with Boston - where most of his best years (performance wise) were spent...
IN the end, there are medical reports, MRIs and Doctor testimony which supports Roger Clemens--not Brian McNamee.
How many World Series have the New York Yankees won since 1871?
The Yankees have won four World Series championships since 1997.
- 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009
Toronto.
If Yankee Stadium is sold out how much money do the New York Yankees make?
The team makes whatever gate receipts, concessions, cable TV rights etc. that come in with each year being different in earnings. With the new stadium, the Yankees do not have to pay rent to the city anymore. They own it outright. So the teams revenue will be going up in years to come.
- All stats are for the 2009 season only ...
- Yankees 1-Yr Value Chg. 7%
- Yankees Ann Value Chg. 89% ...
- Yankees Revenue was 441 million ...
- Yankees operation Inc. was 24.9 million ...
- Yankees Player Expenses . 240 million ...
- Yankees Gate Receipts. 319 million ...
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Who was the last player to wear number 49 for the New York Yankees?
Click on the 'Yankees Numbers' link on this page to see all players of the New York Yankees that have worn #49.
The last Yankee to wear number 49 was Jeff Johnson in 1992. The number 49 was retired by the Yankees in 2003, in honor of Ron Guidry who pitched from 1975-1988.
Where do visiting MLB teams stay when in New York?
Visiting MLB teams typically stay in hotels located in Manhattan, which offers easy access to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx or Citi Field in Queens. Popular choices include luxury hotels like The Ritz-Carlton, The Conrad, and The Greenwich Hotel, as well as more budget-friendly options. These hotels often provide amenities tailored to athletes, such as private dining and fitness facilities. Proximity to transportation and local attractions is also a key consideration for team accommodations.
What is the value of a 1956 or 1957 New York Yankees team autograph?
A 1937 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: McCarthy, Gehrig, Dickey, DiMaggio, Lazzeri, Ruffing, and Gomez is worth about $3,000.-$4,500. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable. In a recent auction a 1937 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball sold for $4,177. If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide visit the following page from the link I left below.
A 1951 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signature: Stengel, Rizzuto, DiMaggio, Berra, Mize, Martin, Mantle, Brown, and McDougald is worth about $3,000.-$5,000. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable. In a recent auction a 1951 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball sold for $3,585.00 The key to the value of this baseball is the Mickey Mantle & Joe DiMaggio Signatures. This is the only year the two played together and would appear on the same ball. If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide visit the following page from the link I left below.
