For die-hard New York Yankees fans the world over, trying to put a list like this together is a ridiculous task. What the heck are you supposed to do? It's the stuff of nightmares, to be honest. What about this guy, what about that guy, better change up the list version, add another modifier, etc. Nightmares, I tell you. So -- here was my list of solutions: narrow it down to the modern era. How else are you supposed to sleep at night not including Babe Ruth and Joe Dimaggio on just about any list of top Yankees? Second, don't make it about hitting or pitching or Gold Gloves or All Star nominations, etc. Make it about clutch players, the whole diamond over. Still, this is by no means a small feat.

Here's my take, with tons of self-doubt don't worry, on a list of a few top Yankees, all playing in the modern era, all doing what they do to contribute in the clutch moments of the game, the season, the Series. That means, biggest saves of all time. That means, multiple home runs in the post season. That means, home run records and 

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