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Bobby Valentine is in the Series for the first time.

Bevy of Questions
Surround Series
The Yankees are the seasoned veterans with all the experience while the Mets are the new kids on the block with little of it. But in this year's World Series will that mean anything? ESPN's Tim Kurkjian offers five questions while Dave Campbell checks in with his series keys.

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• Scouting report: Mets vs. Yankees
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Features and Columns

Stark: Rodriguez left pondering future
There was no farewell speech, but Alex Rodriguez's days in Seattle are likely numbered.

Neyer: Where was Buhner?
Lou Piniella should have had Jay Buhner in the lineup for Game 6. Instead, he had light-hitting Raul Ibanez playing right field.
McAdam: Mets enjoying view from top
While the Mets find themselves in the World Series for the first time in 14 years, their season hasn't been without its share of turmoil.
Stark: A defining moment for Hampton
Mike Hampton pitched his best game in the biggest game of his career to get the Mets into the World Series.
Prospective managers: Who are they?
ESPN.com takes a look at the names being mentioned as possible managers.
Ask Rob: Why did Dave Veres hit Jay Payton?
Why did Dave Veres bean Jay Payton in the Mets' pennant-clinching win? ESPN's Rob Dibble explains.
Stark: Rumblings and Grumblings
Jayson Stark points out some of the flaws in the current playoff system, but says good luck finding solutions.
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Prospects on parade
Baseball America presents its annual top prospect lists for every minor league.
Furcal completes successful vault
Baseball America names Rafael Furcal its 2000 Rookie of the Year.
Furcal, Ankiel pace rookie class
BA presents its annual look at the top 20 rookies in the game.
Cardinals promise keeper
Rick Ankiel's total package proved as potent as advertised.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SPOTLIGHT

SportsCenter

ESPN's Kenny Mayne looks at the Subway Series from a New Yorker's point of view.
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ESPN's Peter Gammons breaks down the World Series on SportsCenter.
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Magic!

David Justice describes his home run that put the Yankees up in the seventh inning.
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It never gets old

Derek Jeter talks with ESPN's Peter Gammons about the Yankees' return to the World Series
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Apolitical blues
Peter Gammons offers up his favorite little news nuggets from around baseball.
Gammons: Losing control
Rick Ankiel's problems have happened to others, writes Peter Gammons in his latest notebook.

Chat wrap: Jamie Moyer
The injured Seattle Mariners pitcher talked about the M's young staff and their World Series hopes.
Chat wrap: Bryce Florie
The Red Sox reliever and ESPN Radio playoff analyst talked about his eye injury and more.

Stark: Subway Series to be a thriller
New York-New York. Mets-Yankees. Great ready for the ultimate series on the ultimate stage.
Down on the Farm: Dee Brown
ESPN.com's John Sickels reports on a multi-skilled outfielder in the Royals' system and responds to user e-mail.