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The Bronx Is Burning

By Buster Olney

Friday, September 26, 2008

The savior is summoned from the bullpen. As he begins his journey across the outfield grass, the crowd in Yankee Stadium rises to its feet. It's a murky August day, but with the Yankees trying to haul themselves into contention, it feels like October. The full house is in full throat, and when public address announcer Bob Sheppard introduces the pitcher, the roar gets even louder. Four infielders and catcher Jorge Posada wait on the mound with Joe Torre, all of them watching the pitcher, becau ...

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