Muldrake's NY Yankees Tribute
Featuring Derek Jeter!
2004 Golden Glove Award Winner!
Bernie Williams!
You gave it your best shot, Bernie! You're the best!
Alex Rodriguez!
Gary Sheffield!
2004 Silver Slugger Award Winner!
And Mariano Rivera!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mo and his family.
Bernie Williams' 10th career grand slam has put him fourth on the Yankee's all-time grand slam list. There's Lou Gehrig (23), Joe DiMaggio (13), Babe Ruth (12), and now Bernie Williams (10). Go Bernie!
Those Darn Yankees
Randy Johnson
He looks great in pinstripes!
Baseball Season 2005
February 23, 2005
Well, will you listen to the Red Sox? One win in 80-some years and suddenly they're experts on A-Rod and the Yankees! Well, we have Randy Johnson now, so look for the Yankees to win back their title!
Now, with that out of the way, I'd like to discuss this steroid issue and Barry Bonds. First of all, I could care less if he is on steroids. If he is, his muscles will sag in about 10 years, he'll lose bone mass, and well...you get the picture. As far as this record-breaking business goes, the only thing I'll say in Bonds' defense is that there is a big deal being made of the use of steroids now that he's closing in on Babe Ruth's record. MLB knew about the use of steroids way before this grand jury mess. Mark McGuire? How could they not have known? And he broke Roger Maris' single season home run record. So why all the hub-bub all of a season?
And speaking of Roger Maris, if Bonds is allowed to hold the record as 2nd career homerun hitter while using steroids, then when will Roger Maris and Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame? We all know, if we believe what we see in the movies, that Roger didn't like the press. Who does, really? But that's why he'll not get into the treasured Baseball Hall of Fame. Pete Rose...well gambling is an addiction, just like alcoholism and drug abuse, but that didn't stop them from putting Eckersly(spelling?) into the Hall of Fame. And I don't like that baseball is making an example of Darryl Strawberry. His addictions are part of his illness, but it doesn't take away from the baseball career he had. Let up on him, already! Enough's enough! Bud Selig and MLB do what they think will boost stadium attendance and audience participation. They don't care about anything else! I think the steroidal issue hurts players like Derek Jeter. No one plays the game like that guy. Honestly, cleanly, purely because he loves it!
Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox, Baseball's World Series Champions of 2004!
I still love the Yankees, but they know what they've done, and I don't feel as bad as I thought I would. However, I don't want to discuss this post-season with anyone, especially my daughter who now lives in Boston. Maybe I'll be able to talk about it next season. :) New York Yankees, better luck next year!
I'm just glad that I don't have to hear anymore of those Bud ads like, "Baseball fans, grab a cold one. It's gametime!" Aren't there baseball fans under the legal drinking age? How irresponsible was that?
I am happy for Johnny Damon and a few other Red Sox, but I feel sorry for Nomar. They trade him and that's the year the Red Sox win after 86 years. Maybe it's now an A-Rod/Nomar curse! :P
See, not all Yankess fans are obnoxious, raucous, and rude as Tim McCarver and Joe Buck would have people believe. (P.S. I still hate those two!)
I will have to make revisions to this page, including the comments about the Red Sox. But I can't do it right now. So, if anyone reads anything hear that is incorrect as of the end of the 2004 baseball season, I apologize, and I will get to the changes as soon as I can.
And with all this steroid business, how come Giambi's name is mentioned so often, yet the name "Barry
Bonds' doesn't come up. Is it because most people hate the Yankees? Hmm...you decide!
The Future Ain't What It Used To Be * 
The New York Yankees! Either you love them or you hate them. It has been that way since the beginning. Those of us who love them can only guess that those who hate them (aka Red Sox Fans) do so because the Yankees are so good at what they do.
Mar 12, 1903
Approved as a member of the American League. Played in an all-wood park at 168th Street and Broadway. Became known as the "Highlanders" and their home field was named "Hilltop Park" because the site is one of the highest spots in Manhattan.
Apr 11, 1912
The Pinstripes first appear on Highlanders' uniforms. It became the most famous uniform design in sports.
April 1913
Highlanders officially renamed the "Yankees" after moving to the Polo Grounds, home of the New York Giants
Jan 3, 1920
The Yankees get Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox for $125,000 and a $350,000 loan against the mortgage on Fenway Park.
Do you believe there is a Babe Ruth 'curse'? Do you believe the Boston Red Sox can ever reverse the curse? Visit the Baseball Historian and read what they say about the curse.
The Curse of the Bambino at Baseball Historian
Sept, 1921
The Yankees clinch the first of their 38 A.L. pennants. (ah...make that 39 pennants)
May 5, 1922
Construction begins on Yankee Stadium.
Apr 18, 1923
Yankee Stadium opens. Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1. Babe Ruth hits Yankee Stadium's first home run.
{Refer to the 'Babe Ruth Curse' above}
It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over *
The NY Yankees have won so many World Series Champions' titles, that it is hard for some of us to keep track. Here are the numbers so far:
39 American League Pennant Winners
26 World Championship Teams
There is a website, however, that does keep track of all the statistics you will ever need to keep up with the team of the 20th century. And with a little luck, the team of the 21st century as well. You can find out about the team, the individual players, and some of the all time greatest players.
"All Right, Everyone, Line Up Alphabetically According To Your Height" **
Henry Louis Gehrig (The Iron Horse)
Height 6' 0", Weight 200 lb
Born: June 19, 1903 in New York City.
Died: June 2, 1941 in Riverdale NY
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
NY Yankees from 1923-1939
Websites honoring Lou Gehrig:
National Baseball Hall of Famer - Lou Gehrig
Lou Gehrig: The Official Website
Legends of the Game
Lou Gehrig-Legacy One of Irony
The Iron Horse
Photo courtesy of The National Baseball Hall of Fame
Mickey Charles Mantle (The Mick) 
Height 5' 11", Weight 198 lb.
Born: October 20, 1931 in Spavinaw, OK
Died: August 13, 1995 in Dallas, TX
Bats: Both
Throws: Right
Played with NY Yankees from 1951-1968
Websites honoring Mickey Mantle:
National Baseball Hall of Famer - Mickey Mantle
Official Mickey Mantle Website
Baseball Historian - Mickey Mantle
Photo courtesy of The National Baseball Hall of Fame
Roger Eugene Maris
Height 6' 0", Weight 204 lb.
Born September 10, 1934 in Hibbing, MN
Died December 14, 1985 in Houston, TX
Bats Left
Throws Right
Played with NY Yankees from 1960-1966
Photo courtesy of The National Baseball Hall of Fame
When You Come To A Fork In The Road, Take It! * 
The Official Site of Major League Baseball
Baseball Library
Baseball Historian
Baseball Tips and Drills
(Great For Little Leaguers)
The Baseball Page
Top 10 reasons it's better to be a Yankees fan than a Red Sox fan:
1 - AL Pennants: NY 39, Bos 10
2 - World Series titles: NY 26, Bos 5
3 - Last Division Title: NY 2003, Bos 1995
4 - Lifetime Series: NY 1047 wins, Bos 854
5 - Season series titles since 2000: NY 4, Bos 0
6 - A-Rod plays for: New York
7 - Babe Ruth
8 - Bucky Dent
9 - Aaron Boone
10 - 1918
10 reasons it's better to be a Yankees fan than a Mets fan:
1- Monument Park
2- Bob Sheppard, the Pontiff of the P.A.
3- The 'YMCA' infield drag
4- World Series titles: Yankees 26, Mets 2
5- Pennants: Yankees 39, Mets 4
6- "Enter Sandman"
7- Pinstripes
8- Nathan's Hot Dogs
9- An All-Star lineup
10- Yankee Stadium vs. Shea Stadium... no contest
Top 10 Courtesy of The New York Yankees Website
And one of my own: Now the Mets have Pedro Martinez! Hah!
Visit Another One of Muldrake's '24' Pages
(Because "If you don't know where you're going, you might not get there".)
Muldrake's Concerns and Interests
America's Unsung Heroes
This page is dedicated to the POW/MIA's from the Vietnam War who are from my hometown. These brave heroes never came home and their bodies were never recovered. Where are they? Don't they deserve to be buried on American soil? I have 'adopted' these men and the pages will remain until they all come home.
Brothers
This page includes the names of all the men on the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. I also included the inscription that appears on the wall in Penns Landing. Philadelphia is a large city, but there are just too many names on that wall. They sacrificed their own lives for freedom. This is my way of honoring them.
God Bless America and Our US Troops
My tribute to the greatest country in the world, and to the heroes who fight for its freedom everyday. I am proud to be an American, and I am extremely proud of my fellow Americans who put their lives on the line fearlessly and selflessly, every day, to make America what it is.
Parenting is For Life!
The joys and the woes of the toughest job in the world, the job of being a parent!
Pets Are People Too!
My concern for the many homeless animals in shelters that desperately need a family to call their own.
Space...Not Science Fiction Anymore
My interest in NASA and the early manned space flights.
Write On!I have even had a few articles published. Are you a writer? Perhaps we can share some ideas.
Muldrake's Main Beefs
Celebrity Anti-War Protesters
What can I say about this group of sniveling, whining pansies? Plenty! I despise them as mush as the sign-carrying clowns from the 60's. I have some suggestions for these people.
Have You Offended Someone Today?
This is a page for the people who are sick of being politically correct. It is also for people, like myself, who are tired of being blamed for all of the woes of the world. Have you offended someone today? I'm sure I have!
The FDNY, the NYPD, and our US Troops
Who's to Blame for 9/11? How about the homicidal psychopaths who flew planes into the Twin Towers? Shame on the 9/11 Commission!
Keep God in Our Country
In the Pledge, on our money, and outside the courthouses. Funny that now on television, they can say any filthy, obscene word they want, but we can't say God in school or in the courthouse. Please!
No More Michael Moore
I hate this man. His documentaries are edited and distorted solely for the purpose of making money and feeding his face. He is a loud-mouth nothing and I wish he would just go away
Smoking Banned From Public Places
Here are some other things I'd like to see banned.
Stupid Beer Commercials
Growing up with an alcoholic father, I can't help thinking how these commercials send the wrong message. It makes people think it's cool to act stupid and so I have a few ideas for some ads I would like to see the beer distributors show to the public.
