Say what you want about the Yankees.
You can say they buy all their players.
You can say that any team could be successful if they broke the bank every season like the Yankees.
However, you would be wrong.
Because just like the "underdog" Rays, Marlins, and Twins, the Yankees also develop talent.
In fact, it was not big free agent signings that won the Yankees four World Series in five years from 1996-2000, but it was development of players like Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Bernie Williams, Andy Pettite, Mariano Rivera, and others that helped them capture World Series glory.
There's no denying the fact that the Yankees spend a bankload of money. However, what many people don't seem to realize is the failure rate of free agents that decide to sign with the Bronx Bombe ...
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Don’t Hate the Yankees!: Why Money Has Nothing To Do With Their Success
Posted: 6th March 2010 by Mike A in MLBComments Off on Don’t Hate the Yankees!: Why Money Has Nothing To Do With Their Success