In 2009 after a nine-year hiatus the New York Yankees once again became World Champions. Behind their strong pitching and powerful bats the Yankees reclaimed their place as baseball's most historic franchise by beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies. With proud veterans like Jeter Rivera Pettitte and Posada as well as star acquisitions Teixeira Sabathia and Burnett this Yankee team was dominant from start to finish winning the first championship in the new Yankee Stadium. Whether it was Melky Cabrera's cycle Jeter's record-breaking hit or the seemingly daily pie fights the 2009 Yankees were a squad that the fans will never forget. This official MLB baseball has been signed by Derek Jeter Alex Rodriguez Mariano Rivera Mark Teixeira CC Sabathia AJ Burnett Andy Pettitte Hideki Matsui Jorge Posada Robinson Cano Nick Swisher Melky Cabrera Brett Gardner Phil Hughes David Robertson Phil Coke Damaso Marte Joba Chamberlain Ramiro Pena Eric Hinske Jerry Hairston Jr. Joe Girardi Brian Cashman Mike Harkey Kevin Long Mick Kelleher Rob Thomson Dave Eiland and Tony Pena. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity and a MLB Hologram of Authenticity are included.
