21st Century World Series Champions, Ranked: 2009 Yankees Are No. 4

FOX Sports is counting down the 25 best World Series teams of the 21st Century. At No. 4 is the 2009 New York Yankees.

MLB's All-Quarter Century World Series Team

It doesn't take a superstar resume to be a World Series hero, it just takes a clutch performance on the biggest stage, whether it's a key hit or a brilliant outing on the mound.

MLB Power Rankings: Why World Series race is wide open with eight contenders left standing

The rotation was inconsistent for most of the season but really settled in down the stretch. The best versions of Bryan Woo, Logan Gilbert, George Kirby and Luis Castillo would mean four frontline starters (think 2005 White Sox ). The back-end of the bullpen is great, too, with All-Star closer Andrés Muñoz leading the way.

10 MVPs – 5 Hitters and 5 Pitchers – Who Defined the Word Series This Century

Winning a World Series is the epitome of any MLB player. But getting named as the MVP as well? That's a dream realized. Here's the top 10 since 2000.
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