Aging Yankees face choices after fourth title run
The Yankees clinched a fourth World Series in five, with George Steinbrenner and Joe Torre shaping the club’s future. Ten World Series veterans may hit free agency, including Cone, Gooden, Neagle, ONeill, Polonia, Vizcaino, and Sojo, while decisions loom on re-signing ONeill and Cone. Torre aims to keep core stars, seek pitching upgrades, and plan for 2001 as he nears a likely Hall of Fame career milestone.
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Mets face a winter of tough choices after World Series loss
The New York Mets enter the offseason with many free agents and contract questions. Mike Hampton and key starters may depart while core players like Piazza Leiter and Alfonzo are expected back. Bobby Valentine’s contract dispute looms as the team weighs offers, including potential pursuit of Alex Rodriguez.
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Braves pick up Smoltz option after elbow injury and 1990s peak
The Atlanta Braves exercised their option on John Smoltz, a former Cy Young winner, for 8 million next season despite missing the current season with a torn elbow ligament. Smoltz, 33, owns a 157-113 record with a 3.35 ERA over 356 games. The piece also notes Eddie Mathews’s extended hospital stay and Caiiaco-Dan Evans resigning as Chicago White Sox executive, with Ken Williams taking over as GM.
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Yankees World Series win tied to site shutdown by hackers
The New York Yankees World Series clinch over the Mets 4 2 in Game 5 was followed by a hacking incident that temporarily shut down the team’s official site wwwyankeescom. Yankees spokesman Rick Cerrone said the FBI is handling the investigation and prosecution. The site later relaunched with a World Series 2000 Champions graphic.
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Giuliani hails Yankees World Series parade plan
New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani lauded the Yankees after their 4-2 World Series win over the Mets. He announced a Canyon of Heroes parade and a City Hall ceremony to award the team the keys to the city, inviting the Mets to join. He urged schools to allow a parade day with academic assignments as a learning opportunity.
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Free agents list grows with 157 players eligible in 2001
The article lists 157 players potentially eligible for free agency across MLB with filing windows through November 10. It names multiple players by team and position in both American and National Leagues, including marquee names such as Manny Ramirez, Cal Ripken, Jeff Bagwell, and Alex Rodríguez, among others.
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