Bronx Bomber Ball

On Friday evening, news broke that an ownership group led by former Yankees captain and future Hall of Famer Derek Jeter agreed to a deal to purchase the Miami Marlins from their beleaguered owner Jeffrey Loria. Even during his playing years, Jeter made no secret of his life long desire to own a Major League Baseball team. New York businessman Bruce Sherman will provide most of the funding for the purchase, but Jeter's name recognition alone should bode well for the Marlins organization as it seeks to grow in the Miami market. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Just a few days ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that the franchise and manager Don Mattingly were parting ways. Mattingly still had one year left on his deal, but an extension in LA was not looking very likely. Nonetheless, this is as good of an opportunity as ever to bring Donnie home.