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Phil Akre

Phil is currently a sophomore at Quinnipiac University working towards a degree in Advertising and Integrated Communications, Journalism minor, and an eventual masters of Interactive Media. He works for Quinnipiac's Athletic department as an assistant in social media, PR and video. He is a former contributor for FanSided's site, "Yanks Go Yard." You can contact Phil through his email, PEAkre@quinnipiac.edu.

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Yankees: Matt Holliday Quietly Having a Brilliant Spring

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Sep 8, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird (31) bats against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees: Greg Bird Appears Primed for a Big 2017

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New York Yankees reliever Dellin Betances. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees: Dellin Betances Deserves More Respect

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Nov 8, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Scottsdale Scorpions infielder Gleyber Torres of the New York Yankees against the Glendale Desert Dogs during an Arizona Fall League game at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees: Who Will Make It to the Bronx First – Frazier or Torres?

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POOL Aug 14, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) takes the field in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. The Tampa Bay Rays won 12-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

2017 Brings Uncertainty and Excitement for the Yankees

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Jul 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Why a Jose Quintana Trade Doesn’t Make Sense for the Yankees

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Mar 5, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Jorge Mateo (93) hits a home run during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Prospects the Yankees Can Afford to Part With This Offseason

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Oct 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (44) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs in game three of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Yankees Need to Avoid Rich Hill in Free Agency

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Aug 24, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances (68) and catcher Gary Sanchez (24, left) give high-fives following the final out of a 5-0 victory against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Playoffs or Not, 2016 Was a Success for the Yankees

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Yankees Masahiro Tanaka Has Regained His Ace Status

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Jul 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; USA outfielder Clint Frazier hits a RBI double in the third inning during the All Star Game futures baseball game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

What Kind of Impact Will Yankees Top Prospect Clint Frazier Have Next Season?

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Apr 22, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi (28) points to the bullpen after taking out starting pitcher CC Sabathia (52) in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Four Relief Pitchers the Yankees Should Target in Free Agency

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Mar 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA;New York Yankees outfielder Ben Gamel (82) is introduced before the game against the Detroit Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Trade Outfielder Ben Gamel to Seattle Mariners

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Aug 22, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) hits a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Rookie Catcher Gary Sanchez is a Budding Superstar

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Jul 22, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Ronald Torreyes (17) scores a run in front of San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) during the second inning of an inter-league baseball game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees Ronald Torreyes Still Has a Roster Spot, Why?

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Aug 14, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a solo home run during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees’ Youth Movement off to a Fantastic Start

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