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Jorge Posada is having the best season of his career. Is he the best catcher that the Yankees have ever had?

James Dickey's poem about an illicit affair explores the meaning and impact of guilt upon men, women, and society as a whole; and what may lie beneath.

Being an ex- teammate of Posada, Jeter, Pettitte, Rivera, and Farnsworth will have no effect., Joe's problem is starting pitching thinner than a young Twiggy.

Eric Jerome Dickey, one of the premier African American authors, creates an intriguing anti-hero with his chronicles of professional hit man, Gideon.

There has been a dramatic decline in the offensive production of backstops after the age of thirty six.

Yogi Berra made an early impression as a slugger of dubious catching skills. Over 17 years, he became a feared hitter as well as a universally admired receiver.

The Yankees' hitters, led by Gehrig, DiMaggio, Dickey and Lazzeri, were matched against Carl Hubbell and a great Giants' pitching staff.

With so many retired numbers, the New York Yankees may someday be the first team to have a player wear number 100.

This dynasty, which began with DiMaggio's debut and ended with Gehrig's retirement, was the best team in the world during the darkest days of the Great Depression.

Whether your goals are to lose weight, become fitter, or simply to follow a healthier lifestyle, you'll find that spas can cement your resolve.

In 2007, Alex Rodriguez had an outstanding season that compares favorably with the best of Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, DiMaggio, Mattingly, and Dickey.

Albinism has become the novelist's shorthand for the sublime, a trait that evokes terror, awe, or laughter in characters capable of anything -- except common humanity.

The NL had Jackie Robinson, Campanella, Newcombe, Mays, Aaron, Banks, Frank Robinson, and Maury Wills. In 1963, the American League had Elston Howard.

Starting a book club is not only about reading books and talking about them. It is a chance to get together with firends and family and share your passion of reading.

High expectations, surprising achievements, and baffling disappointments marked the return of baseball's top stars from the war.

Joe DiMaggio had a great sophomore season, the Yankees usually bludgeoned the opposition, but Gehringer was voted the Most Valuable Player.

Although many catchers labor almost anonymously behind their masks, the contributions of the best of them have long been hailed. Some are among baseball's immortals.

From the Bible to Dan Brown, writers have used albinism's whiteness to shade characters that are either too good or too evil for this world. Few survive.

DiMaggio, whose work afield was sparkling all afternoon, made a spectacular ninth inning throw to home, cutting off the potential game tying run.

Spud Chandler won 71.7% of his decisions, which is the highest winning percentage of any pitcher with at least 100 victories. He never had a losing season.

After the Yankees won Game 4 in 1938, Joe McCarthy said, "The best club won. We had everything. We are the greatest ball club ever assembled.

The legend of Savitri is one of the supplementary stories found in the Mahabharata which help to clarify philosophical points or emphasize pivotal moments in the poem.

Poison rings were used for centuries to conceal lethal substances and for other purposes, and some historical figures were known to have used them.

In his writing and directing debut, actor Cameron Watson creates a visual love letter to his hometown of Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Spud Chandler once numbered top managers, hitters, and catchers among his admirers. Now long forgotten, he still holds the record for best career winning percentage.

Hardhitting Yankees outfielder Charlie Keller seemed headed for superstardom after his debut season. Injuries ruined that prospect after several productive seasons.

Was there more team loyalty before free agency? Not according to former Yankees' first base star Bill "Moose" Skowron, who played in the 1950s and 1960s.

Recharge your batteries at this peaceful spot nestled in the Red Hills of Georgia and Florida.

The Cornucopia is best known as a Thanksgiving centerpiece. Straw, ceramic and edible ones are filled with fruits, nuts and vegetables or treats made in their shapes.

Writers who want to spend more of their creative time writing instead of coming up with last names will appreciate this resource.

Learn about the differences in texture, thickness, strength and shine between African, Asian, and Caucasian hair types.

Managers of winning baseball teams are often hailed as geniuses. History suggests that ballplayer talent counts for more, but that good managers can make a difference.

Pitching is the key to winning games and winning championships. here are some of the best (and worst) records for hurlers in Major League History.

Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855) was one of 19th century Poland's "Three Bards" who grew up in political turmoil. As a poet he was bound to express the unrest of his time.

The latest Rough Guide to Los Angeles and Southern California also covers San Diego, Santa Barbara and Palm Springs, rating hotels, restaurants, and what to do and see.

Several White Sox players confessed to deliberately losing the 1919 World Series. Although they later recanted, eight men were banned for life and the sport almost died.

The American League won the first All Star game and offensively challenged pitcher Lefty Gomez singled home the first run in All Star game history.

Although Joe DiMaggio's excellent stats fell short of baseball's greatest, he won and retains a special hold on fans. A lot of it had to do with unmeasurables.

Weighing albinism's psychic impact is as vital to understanding the human aspect of this genetic condition as isolating the genes that cause it.

Mama Louise Hudson fed the Allman Brothers when they didn't have a penny to call their own and eventually toured with Greg and Duane Allman.

A line drive that might have won the game was caught as DiMaggio disappointed in his first all-star game appearance.

After the Yankees blasted the Giants in Game 2, Freddie Fitzsimmons Lost a Heartbreaker at Yankee Stadium in the third game.

The four consecutive losses to Boston in 2004 are the most well-known, but the Yankees lost four straight to the Browns in 1944 that finished their season.

Yogi Berra was so great, they named a cartoon character after him.

Beloved by Europeans, the flowering alpine plant edelweiss can be successfully grown and enjoyed in certain climates in the United States.

Before a rain drenched crowd of 42,000 fans at the Polo Grounds, the New York Giants, behind the screwball of lefty ace Carl Hubbell, defeated the Yankees, 6-1.

Neither Mike nor Jorge makes fans forget Sundberg, Ausmus, Johnny Estrada, or Brian Schneider, but Piazza was not as terrible a defensive catcher as some claim.

On February 16, the New York Times presented its 1969 American League projections. The consensus was that the Yankees' chances of contending were not good.

Salt, or sodium chloride, is a natural resource that has been increasingly valued throughout history to become one of the biggest industries in the world today.

As more heralded stars sometimes struggled, a solid but unspectacular performer often stepped into the breach and helped sustain baseball's greatest dynasty.