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We review Jane's Leavy's biography on Mickey Mantle, "The Last Boy."

It's negotiating time. Will Derek Jeter insist on being the superstar or has Father Time talked some sense to the Captain?

Trade Joba? Send him down? What to do, what to do...

The Boss has passed away. Long live The Boss.

Whether too early or too late, Joe Girardi has had some trouble dishing out the All Star duties.

Are the Rays in the Cliff Lee sweepstakes?

Dallas Braden has lightened the mood. Let's hope it continues.

The All Star Game is lame but maybe it can be better.

My wife and I have a long standing debate.  A bone of contention.  A ruffle in our respective panties.  She takes issue with the fact that I use the term "we" when referring to something the New York Yankees have done, will do, can do, should do, or won't do. " You are not on the team !", she says in her righteous tone, with the conviction of someone that thinks they actually know what they're talking about.  " Oh really, you and the Yankees won last night?  You and the Yank

Robbie Cano is batting fifth and looks clutch. But will it last?

For the defending World Champions, the season opener against the Red Sox seemed strangely familiar.

This week, Ian and Scott talk about the last remaining spring training moves and discuss a little known man named Joba.

Steven Goldman of BP blames the Yankees for Joba's demotion. But did he prove his case?

Dear Society / Media / Hypocrites, Please don't tell me that I can't love or admire A-Rod simply because he took steroids. My heroes are not defined by who does or doesn't take drugs, unless of course they are taken in such excess that they are rendered into embarrassing media spectacles.  Sorry Mr. Nolte . What is so special about baseball that we, as a society, have placed it on a mantle of such lofty ethics? Don't get me wrong - I love baseball.  I love everything that

In this weeks special Extra podcast, we talk with our newest writer, comedian Bill Schedler.

This week, Ian and Scott talk about the pitching in spring training and give their division and individual award predictions.

If it's baseball, it must be another Joba Hughes article.

This week, Ian and Scott talk about Johnny Damon, discuss the Yankees off-season moves, and hammer out the left field and fifth starter situations.

Are the Yankees waiting on Albert Pujols or Joe Mauer?

It's the day after Javier Vazquez was reacquired and the reaction has been varied.