2008 New York Yankees
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2008 New York Yankees / Franchise: New York Yankees / BR Team Page[edit]
Record: 89-73, Finished 3rd in AL Eastern Division (2008 AL) | 2008 American League
Managed by Joe Girardi
Coaches: Dave Eiland, Mike Harkey, Kevin Long, Bobby Meacham, Tony Pena and Rob Thomson
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
The 2008 New York Yankees set a major league record by winning their home opener, the 11th straight time that a Yankees team won their first game at home. This broke the record held by the 1945-1954 Pittsburgh Pirates. Chien-Ming Wang got the 3-2 win over Roy Halladay and Mariano Rivera registered a save while Melky Cabrera hit a solo homer.
Awards and Honors[edit]
- AL All-Stars: Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Mariano Rivera
- AL Gold Glove: Mike Mussina (P)
- AL Silver Slugger Award: Derek Jeter (SS) and Alex Rodriguez (3B)
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