2002 New York Yankees
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| 2002 New York Yankees 2002 AL East Champions | ||
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| Owner(s) | George Steinbrenner | |
| Manager(s) | Joe Torre | |
| Local television | YES Network | |
| Local radio | WCBS | |
| Baseball-Reference | 2002 New York Yankees | |
2002 New York Yankees / Franchise: New York Yankees / BR Team Page[edit]
Clinched Division: September 21, 2002, At Detroit Tigers
Managed by Joe Torre
Coaches: Rick Down, Lee Mazzilli, Rich Monteleone, Willie Randolph, Mel Stottlemyre and Don Zimmer
Ballpark: Yankee Stadium
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
The 2002 New York Yankees played the 100th season for the Yankees in New York, and their 102nd overall going back to their origins in Baltimore, MD. They finished with a record of 103-58, 10.5 games ahead of the Boston Red Sox. In the playoffs, they lost in the ALDS in 4 games to the Anaheim Angels.
Awards and Honors[edit]
- AL All-Stars: Jason Giambi, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, Alfonso Soriano and Robin Ventura
- AL Silver Slugger Award: Jason Giambi (1B), Jorge Posada (C), Alfonso Soriano (2B) and Bernie Williams (OF)
- Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Nick Johnson (1B)
ALDS[edit]
Game 1: New York 8 - Anaheim 5.
Game 2: Anaheim 8 - New York 6.
Game 3: Anaheim 9 - New York 6.
Game 4: Anaheim 9 - New York 5.
Anaheim's victory secured their place in the American League Championship Series.
Further Reading[edit]
- Joe Lapointe: "Yanks Clinch, And Rivera's Return Makes It Even Sweeter", New York Times, September 22, 2002, Section 8, Page 1
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