Rank 'Em: World Series Champs

Created: November 4, 2009, 9:25 PM

Are the Yankees No. 1?

Which team is the best champion of the last 26 years?

The Yankees extended their own unmatched dominance in professional sports with championship No. 27 this season, but where does this year's edition rank in the list of the last 25 World Series champions?

Mainstays like Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera remain from the last run of titles for the Bronx Bombers nearly a decade ago, but new faces like Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira (not to mention the old face in a new place in manager Joe Girardi) distinguish these Yankees.

Below you'll find the last 25 World Series champions (spread over 26 years, thanks to that lost October in 1994). Size up the field of champions and put these Yankees in their place.

To submit your ballot, you must rank at least five teams.


 
 

  • 1980 Phillies
    WS: Beat Phillies, 4-2
    Key players: Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mariano Rivera, CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte

  • 2008 Phillies
    WS: Beat Rays, 4-1
    Key players: Cole Hamels, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Brad Lidge, Jimmy Rollins, Brett Myers

  • 2007 Red Sox
    WS: Beat Rockies, 4-0
    Key players: Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Josh Beckett, Jonathan Papelbon, Mike Lowell, J.D. Drew

  • 2006 Cardinals
    WS: Beat Tigers, 4-1
    Key players: Albert Pujols, Scott Rolen, Chris Carpenter, Jeff Suppan, Adam Wainwright

  • 2005 White Sox
    WS: Beat Astros, 4-0
    Key players: Paul Konerko, Scott Podsednik, Jermaine Dye, Mark Buehrle, Jose Contreras, Jon Garland

  • 2004 Red Sox
    WS: Beat Cardinals, 4-0
    Key players: David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon, Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, Derek Lowe

  • 2003 Marlins
    WS: Beat Yankees, 4-2
    Key players: Derrek Lee, Mike Lowell, Juan Pierre, Josh Beckett, Brad Penny, Dontrelle Willis

  • 2002 Angels
    WS: Beat Giants, 4-3
    Key players: Troy Glaus, Garret Anderson, David Eckstein, Troy Percival, Jarrod Washburn, John Lackey

  • 2001 Diamondbacks
    WS: Beat Yankees, 4-3
    Key players: Luis Gonzalez, Steve Finley, Reggie Sanders, Curt Schilling, Randy Johnson, Byung-Hyun Kim

  • 2000 Yankees
    WS: Beat Mets, 4-1
    Key players: Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, David Justice

  • 1999 Yankees
    WS: Beat Braves, 4-0
    Key players: Bernie Williams, Paul O'Neill, Derek Jeter, David Cone, Orlando Hernandez, Mariano Rivera

  • 1998 Yankees
    WS: Beat Padres, 4-0
    Key players: Bernie Williams, Derek Jeter, Paul O'Neill, David Cone, Andy Pettitte, David Wells, Mariano Rivera

  • 1997 Marlins
    WS: Beat Indians, 4-3
    Key players: Moises Alou, Gary Sheffield, Bobby Bonilla, Kevin Brown, Alex Fernandez, Robb Nen

  • 1996 Yankees
    WS: Beat Braves, 4-2
    Key players: Derek Jeter, Tino Martinez, Wade Boggs, Bernie Williams, Andy Pettitte, Jimmy Key, David Cone, John Wetteland

  • 1995 Braves
    WS: Beat Indians, 4-2
    Key players: Fred McGriff, Chipper Jones, David Justice, Ryan Klesko, Tom Glavine, Greg Maddux, John Smoltz, Mark Wohlers

  • 1993 Blue Jays
    WS: Beat Phillies, 4-2
    Key players: Joe Carter, Paul Molitor, Roberto Alomar, Rickey Henderson, John Olerud, Juan Guzman, Pat Hentgen, Dave Stewart, Duane Ward

  • 1992 Blue Jays
    WS: Beat Braves, 4-2
    Key players: Joe Carter, Dave Winfield, Roberto Alomar, Candy Maldonado, Jack Morris, Jimmy Key, Juan Guzman, Tom Henke

  • 1991 Twins
    WS: Beat Braves, 4-2
    Key players: Kirby Puckett, Chili Davis, Kent Hrbek, Chuck Knoblauch, Jack Morris, Kevin Tapani, Scott Erickson, Rick Aguilera

  • 1990 Reds
    WS: Beat A's, 4-0
    Key players: Barry Larkin, Eric Davis, Chris Sabo, Paul O'Neill, Jose Rijo, Tom Browning, Randy Myers, Rob Dibble, Norm Charlton

  • 1989 Athletics
    WS: Beat Giants, 4-0
    Key players: Mark McGwire, Rickey Henderson, Dave Parker, Jose Canseco, Carney Lansford, Dave Stewart, Mike Moore, Bob Welch, Dennis Eckersley

  • 1988 Dodgers
    WS: Beat A's, 4-1
    Key players: Kirk Gibson, Mike Marshall, Mike Scioscia, Orel Hershiser, Tim Leary, Tim Belcher, Jay Howell

  • 1987 Twins
    WS: Beat Cardinals, 4-3
    Key players: Kirby Puckett, Kent Hrbek, Frank Viola, Jeff Reardon, Bert Blyleven, Tom Brunansky, Gary Gaetti

  • 1986 Mets
    WS: Beat Red Sox, 4-3
    Key players: Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, Lenny Dykstra, Ron Darling

  • 1985 Royals
    WS: Beat Cardinals, 4-3
    Key players: George Brett, Willie Wilson, Bret Saberhagen, Dan Quisenberry, Hal McRae, Charlie Leibrandt

  • 1984 Tigers
    WS: Beat Padres, 4-1
    Key players: Kirk Gibson, Lance Parrish, Lou Whitaker, Alan Trammell, Jack Morris, Willie Hernandez, Dan Petry