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Flirt. The word is defined as behaving amorously without serious intent or to show superficial interest or liking. Being a single guy, flirting is something I specialize in. Yet the word also refers to coming close to reaching or experiencing something.   In the New York Yankees’ 10-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays today, CC Sabathia did just that. The Yankee ace tossed 7 2/3 innings of hitless baseball until Kelly ...

On an everyday basis during the baseball season, the Yankees make me believe in the impossible. They make me feel strong. Whether it is crushing a 400 foot home run or throwing a 99 MPH fastball, it’s almost as if the Bronx Bombers possess powers and abilities beyond those of mortal men. Simply put, the Yankees are my superheroes. Then I got to thinking: if the Yankees were superheroes, which ones ...

The Yankees were in an unfamiliar spot on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. They had lost the first game of the World Series they night before, dropping a 6-1 decision in Game One. Yankee fans everywhere were frightened to see the Bronx Bombers down 0-1 to a team like the Philadelphia Phillies.   Even more frightening was the fact that the Yanks were sending the enigmatic A.J. Burnett to the mound, a mostly inconsistent ...

The Majors is my fantasy baseball league, set up in coordination with Bleacher Report and CBS.   This league is designed to enhance CBS Sports’ fantasy baseball presence, and it offers Bleacher Reporters a special discount. Usually, this league costs $180—but with this offer, there is a discount.   Many features are included in this league. The Majors will be scored on a points-based system, and team owners can follow along with stats and ...

As everyone knows, the 2009 New York Yankees have won the World Series. Now that they finally have 27 World Titles, here are 27 things I have learned and will remember and take with me from this past season. á 27) It was cool to call Nick Swisher ôNick at Niteö when he hit a home run during a night game. Just one of the many nicknames I have come up with ...

When Alex Rodriguez flies the other team diesàeventually. That seems to be the formula of the 2009 playoffs. á Prior to the 2009 postseason, Rodriguez struggled immensely at the plate when it mattered most. The three-time regular season Most Valuable Player seemingly could not hit anything after Game Three of the 2004 American League Championship Series. á In that game, the Yankees put a beat down on the Boston Red Sox 19-8, but fell ...