World Series 2009: Game, Set, Match, Championship

One word: Domination.

Even if you rooted against them, you had that premonition that they would grab their 27th World Championship to christen the New Cathedral.

It was their time. It was also redemption for Joe Girardi years after his unceremonious departure form South Florida and the scrutiny he received in the Bronx through mid-season. It was a fitting first title for Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, Nick Swisher, C.C. Sabathia and A.J. Burnett - and others that have not experienced a Yankee World Championship before.

Having been inside the new building on 161st Street in the South Bronx, there was an air of destiny you felt as you walked through the Great Hall, staring at the legends and the biog video board above the steakhouse and clubhouse store. You knew they would be there in October.

Yet, I doubted they'd make it through November. Still, they were the strongest club going into postseason. They held their own through the Series. They showed strength against strength. In the end, they won on their new home turf. The flagship now christened properly.

Congratulations to the New York Yankees on their 27th World Championship. What a year for you guys!

Also, congrats goes out to the Philadelphia Phillies for being the class of the National League. You proved how solidity can win through all the time.

Now, Jane can celebrate with a champagne shower in her bath out in California. Don't forget your husband's snorkeling goggles!