Coming off a World Championship in 2009 the big question is can the Yankees repeat?  With the moves Brian Cashman has made over the Winter with adding Outfielders Curtis Granderson and Randy Winn, pitchers Javier Vazquez and by adding a new DH infielder Nick Johnson.  With the addition of these players and the loss of outfielders Hideki Matsui and Melky Cabrera and Johnny Damon along with Pitcher Phil Coke how will this effect the team chemistry for the upcoming 2010 season?  I hate to see these players leave because each player played an important part in some way that allowed the Yankees to make it back to the playoffs and into the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. 

     How will these new players effect the chemistry in the Yankees club house and on the field?  I believe that with a year under their belts with CC, AJ, Chad Gaudin, Mark Teixeira and the rookies that were brought up during the season will be a very big asset to the new players, as for Javier Vazquez this will be his second tour back with the Yankees which should help him over come the fear of the Yankee Universe, Javier just go out there and pitch the way you are capable and just relax, let the team behind you help you win.

     This years team should get back to the playoffs again and have a great chance to get back into the World Series.  Good Luck and just have FUN.

The history of the New York Yankees cannot be disputed. The Yankees era started (after much drama and debate) in 1913. In a meeting to unite the two leagues, American League President Ban Johnson stated his wish to have a team in New York. A deal was made to move the Baltimore Orioles to New York. The original ballpark was earmarked for a plot of land just north of New York City. The team was named the NY Highlanders. At the time, it was common to refer to the team as the New York Americans and then the New York Yankees in 1904. However, it was not until 1913 that they officially were named the New York Yankees.

The home field of the New York Highlanders was originally at the Polo grounds. Throughout the legacy of baseball in New York City, there have been actually four ballparks that were recognized as the “Polo Grounds,” which dates back to the 1800s. Initially, the Polo grounds were located near Central Park. In 1889, the Giants moved to Harlem and played at Coogan’s Bluff. In 1890, the Player’s League merged with the National League and the NY Giants purchased the ballpark at Brotherhood Park. This ballpark was renamed to the Polo Grounds in 1891.

Since their inception, the New York Yankees have been the most decorated team in MLB history. They have won 26 World Series in 39 appearances. In the 1970s, George Steinbrenner bought the franchise and hired former Yankee great Billy Martin. After a dry spell in the 1970s, the Yankees returned to greatness in the mid to late 1990s, winning the World Series in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000. The club won four World Series Championships during this period, which includes a victory over the cross-town rival the New York Mets in 2000.

In 1903, a new baseball team came to New York, they were the Highlanders since they played in one of the highest points in New York City. In 1909, they acquired their logo and added the pinstripe to their uniforms in 1912. Then in 1913, their name was changed to the New York Yankees.

In 1904, they were only considered to be a fair team. Then the next sixteen years they went downhill and were one of the biggest losers. In fact, in those years, they lost over two-thirds of their games. It wasn't until after they received Babe Ruth for 125,000 dollars from the Red Sox in 1920 that their luck began to change. Between 1921 and 1927 they won five of their league championships. They also won two World Series Championships in 1927 and 1928. The 1927, the team has been said to be the best team of all time. They moved into Yankee Stadium in 1923.

Over the years they have had their ups and downs in the winning catagories in reference to the World Series. They have won a total of 39 of their league championships and 26 World Series titles. It seemed like when they were winning World Series, they would usually win at least 2 or 3 years in a row. Their longest World Series winning streak was from 1960 to 1964.

Besides Ruth who has been deemed to probably be the the greatest baseball player of all time, they had many other outstanding athletes. Among those would be Lou Gehrig, Mikey Mantle, Joe Dimaggio, Roger Marris, and Whitey Ford. Also you can add Roger Clemens, Jackies Robinson, Casey Stingel, Don Mattingly, Reggie Jackson and Derek Jeter.

The New York Yankees are one of the most popular Major League Baseball teams. Getting their start in Baltimore, Maryland in 1901, the New York Yankees began their career as the Baltimore Orioles. After going through a move to New York City, the formerly known Baltimore Orioles became the New York Highlanders. Finally in 1913, the major league team would receive their permanent name as the New York Yankees.

The Yankees have had their share of triumphant moments. Many of these moments came from the Yankees' extended list of Baseball Hall of Fame members. Some of these record setting players include, the one and only Babe Ruth, Jack Chesbro, Frankie "Home Run" Baker, Red Ruffing, Phil Rizzuto, Micky Mantle, Joe Dimaggio, Reggie Jackson, Lou Gehrig and plenty of others. Breaking records and keeping a roster of unbelievable talent, the Yankees went on to win 26 World Series Championships, 5 of which were consecutive, 39 League Championships, 16 division Championships, and 3 Wild Cards.

The New York Yankees are truly one of Major League Baseball's pioneer teams. They've accomplished so many things, as a team and also as franchise. It really takes dedication, and hard work to keep such a versatile team with so many brands of great talent on the same page and together. The amount of fans that the New York Yankees has recruited over the course of 107 years is tremendous. The Yankees are not just loved by their hometown of the Bronx, New York anymore. The are an international favorite for a very large percentage of Major League Baseball's fans, and they have definitely earned it.