Mission 27: A New Boss, a New Ballpark, and One Last Win for the Yankees' Core Four
Boasting a mix of homegrown talent and All-Star signings, the 2009 Yankees were composed of the very best. With the previous season's failed playoff bid still as fresh as the paint job on the new Yankee Stadium, a 27th championship flag represented the singular objective of a squad that ultimately carved out a unique spot among the Yankees' pantheon of World Series teams.

It was the last title for the "Core Four"—Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte—who would each retire over the course of the next five years. It was the lone title for Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, A.J. Burnett, and Nick Swisher, each of whom saw memorable peaks and valleys during their time in the Bronx. For CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner, it was their first championship, though the veterans were still in pinstripes as the latest generation of Yankees arrived for what they hope will be the next dynasty. Mission 27 is a thoroughly reported chronicle of an unforgettable season, packed with interviews with the full cast of key players, team executives, broadcasters, and more.
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Mission 27: A New Boss, a New Ballpark, and One Last Win for the Yankees' Core Four
Boasting a mix of homegrown talent and All-Star signings, the 2009 Yankees were composed of the very best. With the previous season's failed playoff bid still as fresh as the paint job on the new Yankee Stadium, a 27th championship flag represented the singular objective of a squad that ultimately carved out a unique spot among the Yankees' pantheon of World Series teams.

It was the last title for the "Core Four"—Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte—who would each retire over the course of the next five years. It was the lone title for Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, A.J. Burnett, and Nick Swisher, each of whom saw memorable peaks and valleys during their time in the Bronx. For CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner, it was their first championship, though the veterans were still in pinstripes as the latest generation of Yankees arrived for what they hope will be the next dynasty. Mission 27 is a thoroughly reported chronicle of an unforgettable season, packed with interviews with the full cast of key players, team executives, broadcasters, and more.
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Mission 27: A New Boss, a New Ballpark, and One Last Win for the Yankees' Core Four

Mission 27: A New Boss, a New Ballpark, and One Last Win for the Yankees' Core Four

Mission 27: A New Boss, a New Ballpark, and One Last Win for the Yankees' Core Four

Mission 27: A New Boss, a New Ballpark, and One Last Win for the Yankees' Core Four

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Overview

Boasting a mix of homegrown talent and All-Star signings, the 2009 Yankees were composed of the very best. With the previous season's failed playoff bid still as fresh as the paint job on the new Yankee Stadium, a 27th championship flag represented the singular objective of a squad that ultimately carved out a unique spot among the Yankees' pantheon of World Series teams.

It was the last title for the "Core Four"—Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte—who would each retire over the course of the next five years. It was the lone title for Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, A.J. Burnett, and Nick Swisher, each of whom saw memorable peaks and valleys during their time in the Bronx. For CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner, it was their first championship, though the veterans were still in pinstripes as the latest generation of Yankees arrived for what they hope will be the next dynasty. Mission 27 is a thoroughly reported chronicle of an unforgettable season, packed with interviews with the full cast of key players, team executives, broadcasters, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781629378435
Publisher: Triumph Books
Publication date: 09/29/2020
Pages: 304
Sales rank: 619,339
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Mark Feinsand is an Executive Reporter for MLB.com. Bryan Hoch has covered New York baseball for two decades, working as the Yankees' MLB.com beat reporter since 2007. Nick Swisher played for the New York Yankees from 2009 to 2012.

Table of Contents

Foreword Nick Swisher xi

1 The Final Act: An Oral History 1

2 Farewell, Yankee Stadium 11

3 A Change Is Gonna Come 31

4 First Things First 45

5 Hope Springs Eternal 55

6 The Big Man Joins the Band 69

7 Swishalicious 77

8 Grand Opening 91

9 A-Rod Returns 105

10 Pie in the Sky 115

11 Rivalries Renewed 127

12 A Visit from the Principal 133

13 The Master's Apprentices 143

14 Birthday Bash 153

15 Angels and Demons 161

16 Joba Rules 167

17 Catch Me If You Can 177

18 Sigma Chi 185

19 Chasing History 193

20 October Lights 203

21 No Monkeying Around 213

22 Boastful Bravado 225

23 Empire State of Mind 231

24 Not-So-Brotherly Love 239

25 Godzilla's Final Roar 249

26 Mission Accomplished 261

27 The Aftermath 269

Acknowledgments 281

Bibliography 285

About the Authors 287

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