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    Politi: Without The Boss, this celebration definitely was missing something

    George Steinbrenner World Series Game 1

    By Steve Politi/The Star-Ledger

    November 06, 2009, 7:00AM
    After the Yanks' last World championship, Derek Jeter sprayed champagne all over The Boss. This time, the captain settled for dousing George's son, Hal. Full story »
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    Video: The Star-Ledger discusses NY Yankees' World Series clinching victory over Phillies

    Yankees Reporter Marc Carig and Steve Politi discuss the Yankees being World Champions after Game 6

    By William Perlman/The Star-Ledger

    November 05, 2009, 4:13AM
    Beat writer Marc Carig, columnist Steve Politi weigh in on world champs Full story »
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    Politi: Hideki Matsui, always a consummate professional, now a World Series MVP

    Hideki Matsui Game 6 World Series MVP

    By Steve Politi/The Star-Ledger

    November 05, 2009, 1:08AM
    Stoic veteran relishes 'best moment of my life' after helping Yankees to championship Full story »
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    Politi: Yankees-Phillies World Series chock full of surefire Hall of Fame candidates

    Pedro Martinez Game 6 World Series

    By Steve Politi/The Star-Ledger

    November 04, 2009, 8:31PM
    From locks like Mariano Rivera and Pedro Martinez to probable nominees Ryan Howard and Mark Teixeira, rosters are a who's who of baseball's best Full story »
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    Politi: Mark Teixeira, along with Yankees fans everywhere, needs to take a few deep breaths

    Mark Teixeira Reggie Jackson Yankees

    By Steve Politi/The Star-Ledger

    November 03, 2009, 11:00PM
    Slumping slugger the face of angst heading into Game 6 of World Series Full story »
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    Video: What can NY Yankees expect from Andy Pettitte in Game 6 of World Series?

    What can the Yankees realistically expect from pitcher Andy Pettitte?

    By Star-Ledger Staff

    November 03, 2009, 7:07PM
    Star-Ledger Yankees beat writer Marc Carig and columnist Steve Politi discuss the level of anxiety building toward the veteran's Game 6 start Full story »
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    Diary of a Mets fan: Game 5 Phillies-Yankees

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    By Steve Politi/The Star-Ledger

    November 03, 2009, 10:52AM
    In this entry, the Mets fan has a special delivery for Jimmy Rollins. Full story »
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    Video: The Star-Ledger discusses World Series Game 5

    Yankees reporter Marc Carig and Steve Politi discuss the results of Game 5 of the World Series

    By William Perlman/The Star-Ledger

    November 03, 2009, 5:10AM
    A.J. Burnett's failure, Chase Utley's success among talking points Full story »
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    Diary of a Mets fan: Game 4 Phillies-Yankees

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    By Steve Politi/The Star-Ledger

    November 02, 2009, 11:26AM
    Mets fans don't hate everybody, it turns out. In fact, there's a reason they like A-Rod.  Full story »
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    Video: Yankees Reporter Marc Carig and Steve Politi discuss the Yankees Game 4 World Series win

    Yankee Reporter Marc Carig and Steve Politi discuss the results of game 4 of the World Series

    By William Perlman/The Star-Ledger

    November 02, 2009, 3:51AM
    Yankees reporter Marc Carig and Steve Politi talk about the Yankees winning game 4 and on the verge of their 27th championship. The Phillies closer not coming through in the 9th inning and the clutch base running of Yankees Johnny Damon as the Yankees take a 3-1 series lead with the 7-4 win. (Video by William Perlman/The Star-Ledger) Full story »
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    Politi: NY Giants' implosion provokes many questions; Coughlin offers few answers

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    By Steve Politi/The Star-Ledger

    November 01, 2009, 6:49PM
    Giants fall from 5-0 to 5-3, from first place in division to third Full story »
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    Diary of a Mets fan: Phillies-Yankees Game 3

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    By Steve Politi/The Star-Ledger

    November 01, 2009, 9:15AM
    One reason too root for the Yuh-Yuh-Yuh-Yankees? The cursing, car-setting-on-fire Phillies fans.  Full story »
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    Video: Yankees Reporter Marc Carig and Steve Politi discuss the Yankees Game 3 World Series win

    Yankee Reporter Marc Carig and Steve Politi discuss the results of game 3 of the World Series

    By William Perlman/The Star-Ledger

    November 01, 2009, 3:40AM
    Yankees reporter Marc Carig and Steve Politi talk about the Yankees waking up with their bats. The Phillies thinking about Cliff Lee starting game 4 and the pitching and hitting of the Yankees Andy Pettitte in game 3 as the Yankees take a 2-1 series lead with the 8-5 win. (Video by William Perlman/The Star-Ledger) Full story »
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    Politi: Even on short rest, NY Yankees ace CC Sabathia is the obvious choice for Game 4

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    By Steve Politi/The Star-Ledger

    November 01, 2009, 1:51AM
    Former Florida Marlins manager agrees with Girardi's choice Full story »
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    Video: Talking Yankees and Phillies following World Series off-day workout

    Talking Yankees and Phillies after the workout day in Philly

    By Star-Ledger Staff

    October 31, 2009, 12:08AM
    Star-Ledger Yankees beat writer Marc Carig and columnist Steve Politi talk pitching news and more as teams get set for Game 3 Full story »
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