The Yankees' winding journey to the franchise's 27th title is complete, and it was a group of old hands who guided them back to the top of the baseball world.Jayson Stark

Alex Rodriguez had an interesting season, but it's one that ended with him lifting a career-long burden as a first-time champion. Jim Caple

George Steinbrenner certainly wasn't forgotten when the Yankees held aloft the seventh championship trophy under his reign. Gene Wojciechowski

Here are eight issues standing between the Phillies and Yankees and a rematch for next year. Buster Olney

For complete details of the 2009 World Series, check out ESPN's Matchup