The NY Yankees are the 2009 MLB champions. Having beaten the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6, they denied the defending champions of another title.

This was an exciting season of baseball, and many had predicted that the Yankees would falter when it came down to it. They rose to the occasion when it mattered most though.

When you have the biggest payroll in baseball, one could say that a World Series win should be expected. The Yankees went on a spending spree during the off season, adding some huge names to the mix.

Not only did they get some great players, but they spent a boatload of money on a beautiful new stadium. The stars were all aligned in New York for a big win.

Amazingly, some of the original player from the championship Yankees teams were still in New York. Jeter, Posada, Pettitte, Rivera, and others patiently waited for another shot.

The contributions from the team's newer players should definitely be noted. Johnny Damon was excellent through and through. CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett were stellar in the playoffs, and Mark Teixeira was arguably the best hitter on the team, as he hit more home runs than anyone else on the Yankees, or in the AL for that matter.

Many were shocked to see that Alex Rodriguez finally came through with some clutch hitting. Rodriguez contributed with some game changing hits, and Yankees fans will quickly forget his blunders from the past.

Many doubted them through the course of the season and thought they would flop in the playoffs. Others thought the Phillies were simply too strong. In the end, they did what they had set out to do.

The Yankees and their fans will now celebrate a well earned victory.