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1. Alex Rodriguez -- Yankee Stadium
   An offensive highlight of his season came on April 26, when Rodriguez hit 3 HR off Angels' pitcher Bartolo Colon and drove in 10 runs. The 10 RBIs were the most by a Yankee since Tony Lazzeri established the franchise and American League record with 11 on 5/24/36. Rodriguez won his second AL MVP Award in three seasons.
2. Staten Island Yankees -- Innings
   On July 14, the Staten Island Yankees celebrated Jason Anderson Day, which his number 19 was officially retired. Jason Anderson became the first former SI Yankee to play for the NY Yankees... he was traded to the Mets the very next day.
3. Staten Island Yankees -- New Jersey
   The Staten Island Yankees went on to sweep the Brooklyn Cyclones to begin the season, and have the best start of the team’s history. At the end of June the bombers were 6-5, and in third place in the new four team McNamara Division.
4. Derek Jeter -- Team
   Derek Jeter has always been an asset to the NY Yankees, in more ways then being their shortstop. Besides he skill and dedication, he sets the example and is a true inspiration for the young athletes of today through his playing skills and the promotion of teamwork amongst the players.
5. Alex Rodriguez -- Runs
   Among the many achievements Alex Rodriguez had earned during his career period were the honors as the AL Batting Titlist, AL Runs Leader, AL Doubles Leader, AL Bases Leader, among others all in a single year, in 1996. He had as well become a Home Run Titlist and Runs Leader in the year 2001 ... leading the Alex Rodriguez autographed NY Yankees home replica Jersey as treasured item to many of his fans. In 2005, he came out as the Leader in Slugging Percentage.
6. Payrolls
   Of the 14,000 U.S. employers surveyed, 22% expect to add to their payrolls during the first quarter of 2008, while 12% expect to reduce staff levels. Sixty percent expect no change in the hiring pace, and 6% are undecided about their January - March hiring plans.
7. Norwich Navigators -- Connecticut Defenders
   You wanted to know if Connecticut's professional baseball teams besides the Norwich Navigators have renegotiated their leases for using city-owned stadiums. You ... wanted to know how the teams, including the Navigators, have benefited the local economies.
8. Wings (Hockey Team)
   Among the many traditions of Red Wings hockey at Joe Louis Arena is the throwing of the octopus. The legend of the octopus started in the 1950s at the old Olympia Stadium and still continues to be a good luck symbol for the Red Wings. Although arena security has cracked down on the practice in recent years, Red Wings ticket holders still try to sneak in an octopus to throw out on the ice after a big goal. Some fans even believe that a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals depends on the mighty octopus, which has become the mascot for the team. So check out the Red Wings hockey schedule, order your Red Wings tickets from GoTickets.com and stop by the fish market to pick up an octopus.
9. Saturday Night Live -- Shows
   The striking cast members and writers of NBC's 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live programs will present one-night-only live performances of the shows at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre this weekend. The (already) sold-out performances will benefit the Writers Guild strike fund.
10. Red Sox -- Innings
    Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling will not have shoulder surgery after the problems that plagued him last summer resurfaced. Despite the recommendation of the doctor who operated on the shoulder in 1995, he will follow the more conservative course prescribed by Sox medical director Thomas Gill after the club and player agreed to submit to yesterday’s recommendation by an outside medical expert brought in to break the impasse.

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