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October 28, 2009

Manhattan Wasn't Worth $24

John Gonzalez, Philadelphia Inquirer

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Anyone watch the Yankees' trophy celebration after winning the American League Championship Series? It was painfully corporate and choreographed. In stark contrast to how the Phils handled things last week, there was no acknowledgment of, or interaction with, their fans - no sense of unity.

Even more galling: The Bombers started hawking American League Championship merchandise on MLB.com before they beat the Angels. Maybe it was a computer glitch, an honest mistake - but I doubt it.

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