Many fan bases would still be basking in the afterglow of a 2009 World Series championship; but for Yankees rooters, who have watched their team capture an unmatched 27 titles, two seasons away from the top of the heap may already seem like a long time.

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The 2012 Bronx Bombers will look to move past last season's playoff defeat at the hands of the Detroit Tigers and get another Commissioner's Trophy for their mantle—and that journey begins today against the Los Angeles Angels. Hopefully legendary closer Mariano Rivera can return from vocal cord surgery healthy and ready for what may be his last season, and—together with Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson and company—lead the Yankees to yet another triumph.