Old Timers’ Day with 2009 World Series Champions

A Special Saturday afternoon in the Bronx as the Yankees commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 2009 World Series championship team during Old Timers' Day - Image Credit: Bill Menzel/Latino Sports

BRONX, NY — On Saturday afternoon during the New York Yankees’ 76th Old Timers’ Day, the players who once donned the pinstripes, and now, looked upon as Yankee Legends, were honored and celebrated at the stadium in front of a crowd of 40,438. 

Throughout the special lead-up to the middle game of the Rockies-Yankees three-game weekend series, where New York fell 9-2, the Yankees commemorated the 15th anniversary of the 2009 World Series championship team. 

Special guests in attendance included 2009 World Series winning manager Joe Girardi, Hall of Famers Derek Jeter, and Mariano Rivera, 2009 World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, Yankees’ all-time franchise strikeout leader Andy Pettitte, five-time Yankees World Series champion Jorge Posada, three-time All-Star CC Sabathia, Alex Rodriguez, Nick Swisher, Johnny Damon and A.J. Burnett.

In addition, those also in attendance were five-time Yankees All-Star Willie Randolph, Joe Torre, Orlando “El Duque” Hernández, Bucky Dent, Tino Martinez, David Cone, John Flaherty, Jeff Nelson, and the widows of Thurman Munson, Bobby Murcer, and Billy Martin — Diana Munson, Kay Murcer, and Jill Martin. 

Old Timers’ Reactions to their Special Day in the Bronx

“Always will be special, no matter the age… so definitely wearing the pinstripes for so many years, it’s a privilege.” –Mariano Rivera on wearing a Yankees jersey once again

“I was actually surprised that I got an invitation, and honored. I was very happy, and told my daughters right away. It’s a great thrill. I was telling A.J. (Burnett) when we were walking off the field, ‘it felt like we were just here in ‘09.’” –Alex Rodriguez on attending Old Timers’ Day

“They’re not going to see me hit again. No, I’m afraid I’ll hurt myself but that’s not saying the reason that there is no game is because I’m not playing. I don’t make those decisions.” –Derek Jeter on potentially playing in an Old Timers’ Game during Old Timers’ Day

“It’s great, it’s great to be able to see my former teammates, and kind of get together here. If the fans can enjoy the day, then I think it’s gonna be just a perfect day.” –Hideki Matsui on attending Old Timers’ Day

“It’s just like 15 years ago, so I’m excited for today, and being around all the guys, and looking forward to more of these celebrations in the future.” –CC Sabathia on hanging out with his former 2009 Yankee teammates

“It takes a lot of guts and it takes a lot of wanting. I think they can do that. Just a little bit more of wanting to be successful. I see this group is a little more tight than before, I watch a lot of games. And I feel like this team is a little bit more tight than they were before. Like in the dugout, it seems like they are bonding pretty good this year.” –Jorge Posada on the 2024 Yankees’ team potentially reaching the promised land

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