2006 New York Yankees
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Follow Us| The final standing | Lost the ALDS to the Detroit Tigers |
| Regular season record | 97–65 (.599) |
| Post-season record | 1-3 |
| Divisional rank | 1st |
| ALDS record and opponent | Lost 1-3 vs Detroit Tigers |
| AL rank | 1 |
| ALCS record and opponent | Did not play |
| World Series record and opponent | Did not play |
| Manager | Joe Torre |
| Captain | Derek Jeter |
| Top batter | Home runs: Jason Giambi (37), Alex Rodriguez (35), Johnny Damon (24), Jorge Posada (23) BA: Derek Jeter (.343), Robinson Cano (.342), Bobby Abreu (.330 in 58 games), Hideki Matsui (.302 in 51 games), Alex Rodriguez (.290) Runs: Derek Jeter (118), Johnny Damon (115), Alex Rodriguez (113) RBI: Alex Rodriguez (121), Jason Giambi (113), Derek Jeter (97) |
| Top pitcher/ (W-L, ERA) | Chien-Ming Wang: 19-6, 3.63 Mike Mussina: 15-7, 3.51 Randy Johnson: 17-11, 5.00 |
| Attendance record | 4,248,067 (1st of 14) |
2006 New York Yankees season: A brief summary
The 2006 New York Yankees clinched the franchise’s ninth consecutive American League East title after the Boston Red Sox lost to the Minnesota Twins. Despite losing 3-2 to the Toronto Blue Jays that day, the Yankees celebrated the division championship in a wild champagne-soaked clubhouse. The victory marked their 12th straight playoff berth.
The regular season had its share of challenges, with the 2006 New York Yankees overcoming major injuries to key players. The addition of right fielder Bobby Abreu in a trade with Philadelphia on July 30 provided a significant boost to the lineup. The race for the AL East was tight until the Yankees swept a crucial five-game series at Fenway Park in August, expanding their lead over the Red Sox to 6.5 games.
Manager Joe Torre praised the team’s perseverance in the face of adversity, emphasizing the importance of clinching the division early to allow players some rest. The 2006 New York Yankees finished the regular season with 97 wins and 65 losses, securing first place in the AL East with a .599 winning percentage.
The playoffs, however, brought heartbreak for Yankees fans. In the American League Division Series (ALDS), they faced the Detroit Tigers and were defeated 3 games to 1. The Tigers, considered underdogs with a “soup-line roster,” stunned the heavily favored Yankees with their victory. This disappointment was compounded by the success of the crosstown rival New York Mets, who swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series (NLDS) and earned the right to compete for the National League pennant.
The rivalry between Yankees and Mets fans reached new heights as the postseason unfolded. Messages exchanged in online forums reflected the intense emotions, with Mets fans reveling in the Yankees’ misfortune and Yankees fans facing the reality of an early postseason exit. The stark contrast in the teams’ fortunes further fueled the animosity between the fan bases.
In the end, the 2006 season for the Yankees was a mix of triumph and disappointment. The celebration of the AL East title showcased the team’s resilience, but the ALDS loss to the Tigers left fans yearning for a deeper playoff run. As the Mets advanced in the postseason, the dichotomy between the two New York teams became more pronounced, adding another layer to the complex and passionate world of baseball fandom in the city.
2006 New York Yankees most memorable moment
July 2, 2006, stands out as one of the most memorable moments in the 2006 New York Yankees season, marked by Alex Rodriguez‘s remarkable performance against the New York Mets. In a 16-7 Yankees blowout, A-Rod delivered an unforgettable display of power, hitting two home runs and driving in an impressive seven runs. However, it wasn’t just his prowess at the plate that made this night stand out; it was the theatrics and ensuing drama that etched this game into Yankees lore.
A-Rod’s histrionics during the game added a layer of intensity to the budding rivalry between the Mets and the Yankees in 2006. After hitting a grand slam, Rodriguez stared into the Yankees dugout, tossed his bat, and emphatically slapped his hands together, a celebratory display that drew the ire of Mets catcher Paul LoDuca. The grand slam, coupled with A-Rod’s animated reaction, set the stage for a heated exchange between the two players.
As Rodriguez neared home plate, Lo Duca couldn’t contain his displeasure and began chirping at A-Rod, expressing his disdain for what he deemed disrespectful behavior. The exchange escalated to the point where the two players had to be separated, highlighting the intensity and passion that often characterize matchups between the Mets and the Yankees.
The incident fueled the flames of the Mets-Yankees rivalry, providing fans with a memorable and contentious moment that added to the rich tapestry of the cross-town feud. A-Rod’s grand slam and the ensuing clash with Lo Duca became a focal point in discussions and debates among fans, contributing to the narrative of a fierce and competitive rivalry between the two New York teams during the 2006 season.
In the larger context of the 2006 New York Yankees season, this incident served as a microcosm of the emotional highs and lows experienced by Yankees fans. While A-Rod’s offensive onslaught showcased the team’s offensive prowess, the confrontation with the Mets symbolized the intensity of the rivalry and the heightened emotions that defined the 2006 season for both teams.
2006 New York Yankees season in videos
ALDS result
Yankees 1-3 Tigers
| Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Win/Loss | Save | Attendance | Record | |
| 1 | October 3 | Detroit | 4 – 8 | New York (AL) | Wang | 56,291 | 1-0 | ||
| 2 | October 5 | Detroit | 4 – 3 | New York (AL) | Mussina | 56,252 | 1-1 | ||
| 3 | October 6 | New York (AL) | 0 – 6 | Detroit | Johnson | 43,440 | 1-2 | ||
| 4 | October 7 | New York (AL) | 3 – 8 | Detroit | Wright | 43,126 | 1-3 |
ALCS result
(Didn’t play)
World Series result
(Didn’t play)
2006 New York Yankees roster
| Name | Age | B | T | Ht | Wt | DoB | Yrs | G | GS | WAR | Salary |
| Bobby Abreu | 32 | L | R | 6′ 0″ | 220 | Mar 11, 1974 | 11 | 58 | 55 | 1.9 | |
| T.J. Beam | 25 | R | R | 6′ 7″ | 215 | Aug 28, 1980 | 1st | 20 | 0 | -0.4 | |
| Colter Bean | 29 | R | R | 6′ 6″ | 255 | Jan 16, 1977 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Brian Bruney | 24 | R | R | 6′ 3″ | 235 | Feb 17, 1982 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 1.1 | |
| Melky Cabrera | 21 | B | L | 5′ 10″ | 210 | Aug 11, 1984 | 2 | 130 | 121 | 3 | |
| Miguel Cairo | 32 | R | R | 6′ 1″ | 225 | May 4, 1974 | 11 | 81 | 57 | 0.8 | $1,000,000 |
| Andy Cannizaro | 27 | R | R | 5′ 10″ | 170 | Dec 19, 1978 | 1st | 13 | 1 | 0 | |
| Robinson Cano | 23 | L | R | 6′ 0″ | 228 | Oct 22, 1982 | 2 | 122 | 119 | 3.2 | $381,000 |
| Shawn Chacon | 28 | R | R | 6′ 3″ | 212 | Dec 23, 1977 | 6 | 17 | 11 | -0.9 | $3,600,000 |
| Bubba Crosby | 29 | L | L | 5′ 11″ | 180 | Aug 11, 1976 | 4 | 65 | 19 | -0.5 | $354,250 |
| Johnny Damon | 32 | L | L | 6′ 2″ | 205 | Nov 5, 1973 | 12 | 149 | 144 | 3.4 | $13,000,000 |
| Octavio Dotel | 32 | R | R | 6′ 0″ | 230 | Nov 25, 1973 | 8 | 14 | 0 | -0.5 | $2,000,000 |
| Scott Erickson | 38 | R | R | 6′ 4″ | 220 | Feb 2, 1968 | 15 | 9 | 0 | -0.4 | |
| Kyle Farnsworth | 30 | R | R | 6′ 4″ | 230 | Apr 14, 1976 | 8 | 72 | 0 | 0.7 | $5,416,666 |
| Sal Fasano | 34 | R | R | 6′ 2″ | 220 | Aug 10, 1971 | 9 | 28 | 16 | -0.3 | |
| Jason Giambi | 35 | L | R | 6′ 3″ | 240 | Jan 8, 1971 | 12 | 139 | 134 | 2.9 | $20,428,571 |
| Nick Green | 27 | R | R | 5′ 11″ | 190 | Sep 10, 1978 | 3 | 46 | 22 | 0.5 | |
| Aaron Guiel | 33 | L | R | 5′ 10″ | 200 | Oct 5, 1972 | 5 | 44 | 21 | 0.5 | |
| Sean Henn | 25 | R | L | 6′ 3″ | 235 | Apr 23, 1981 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0.1 | |
| Derek Jeter HOF | 32 | R | R | 6′ 3″ | 195 | Jun 26, 1974 | 12 | 154 | 154 | 5.6 | $20,600,000 |
| Randy Johnson HOF | 42 | R | L | 6′ 10″ | 225 | Sep 10, 1963 | 19 | 33 | 33 | 1.7 | $15,661,427 |
| Jeff Karstens | 23 | R | R | 6′ 3″ | 185 | Sep 24, 1982 | 1st | 8 | 6 | 0.8 | |
| Cory Lidle | 34 | R | R | 5′ 11″ | 175 | Mar 22, 1972 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 0.5 | |
| Terrence Long | 30 | L | L | 6′ 1″ | 190 | Feb 29, 1976 | 8 | 12 | 9 | -0.4 | |
| Hideki Matsui | 32 | L | R | 6′ 2″ | 210 | Jun 12, 1974 | 4 | 51 | 49 | 0.8 | $13,000,000 |
| Mike Mussina HOF | 37 | L | R | 6′ 2″ | 185 | Dec 8, 1968 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 5 | $19,000,000 |
| Mike Myers | 37 | L | L | 6′ 3″ | 197 | Jun 26, 1969 | 12 | 62 | 0 | 0.7 | $1,150,000 |
| Wil Nieves | 28 | R | R | 5′ 11″ | 190 | Sep 25, 1977 | 3 | 6 | 1 | -0.1 | $328,600 |
| Andy Phillips | 29 | R | R | 6′ 0″ | 205 | Apr 6, 1977 | 3 | 110 | 53 | -0.4 | $333,150 |
| Sidney Ponson | 29 | R | R | 6′ 1″ | 220 | Nov 2, 1976 | 9 | 5 | 3 | -0.6 | |
| Jorge Posada | 35 | B | R | 6′ 2″ | 215 | Aug 17, 1970 | 12 | 143 | 123 | 4 | $12,000,000 |
| Scott Proctor | 29 | R | R | 6′ 1″ | 195 | Jan 2, 1977 | 3 | 83 | 0 | 2.6 | $352,675 |
| Darrell Rasner | 25 | R | R | 6′ 3″ | 210 | Jan 13, 1981 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0.4 | |
| Kevin Reese | 28 | L | L | 5′ 11″ | 195 | Mar 11, 1978 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0.2 | |
| Mariano Rivera HOF | 36 | R | R | 6′ 2″ | 195 | Nov 29, 1969 | 12 | 63 | 0 | 3.9 | $10,500,000 |
| Alex Rodriguez | 30 | R | R | 6′ 3″ | 230 | Jul 27, 1975 | 13 | 154 | 151 | 4.5 | $21,680,727 |
| Gary Sheffield | 37 | R | R | 5′ 11″ | 190 | Nov 18, 1968 | 19 | 39 | 38 | 0.4 | $10,756,171 |
| Aaron Small | 34 | R | R | 6′ 5″ | 200 | Nov 23, 1971 | 9 | 11 | 3 | -0.8 | $1,200,000 |
| Matt Smith | 27 | L | L | 6′ 5″ | 225 | Jun 15, 1979 | 1st | 12 | 0 | 0.5 | |
| Kelly Stinnett | 36 | R | R | 5′ 11″ | 195 | Feb 14, 1970 | 13 | 34 | 24 | -0.2 | $650,000 |
| Tanyon Sturtze | 35 | R | R | 6′ 5″ | 190 | Oct 12, 1970 | 11 | 18 | 0 | -0.3 | $1,500,000 |
| Kevin Thompson | 26 | R | R | 5′ 10″ | 195 | Sep 18, 1979 | 1st | 19 | 7 | 0.4 | |
| Jose Veras | 25 | R | R | 6′ 6″ | 240 | Oct 20, 1980 | 1st | 12 | 0 | 0.2 | |
| Ron Villone | 36 | L | L | 6′ 3″ | 245 | Jan 16, 1970 | 12 | 70 | 0 | 0.2 | $2,250,000 |
| Chien-Ming Wang | 26 | R | R | 6′ 4″ | 225 | Mar 31, 1980 | 2 | 34 | 33 | 6 | $353,175 |
| Bernie Williams | 37 | B | R | 6′ 2″ | 180 | Sep 13, 1968 | 16 | 131 | 104 | -0.4 | $1,500,000 |
| Craig Wilson | 29 | R | R | 6′ 2″ | 217 | Nov 30, 1976 | 6 | 40 | 25 | -0.9 | |
| Kris Wilson | 29 | R | R | 6′ 4″ | 220 | Aug 6, 1976 | 5 | 5 | 1 | -0.2 | |
| Jaret Wright | 30 | R | R | 6′ 2″ | 220 | Dec 29, 1975 | 10 | 31 | 27 | 2.1 | $7,666,667 |
2006 New York Yankees additions, transactions, and trades
- On November 3, 2005, Alan Embree entered Free Agency.
- On November 4, 2005, Al Leiter also entered Free Agency.
- Tino Martinez joined Free Agency on November 8, 2005.
- Russ Johnson was signed as a free agent on November 15, 2005.
- On November 16, 2005, Ben Julianel (minors) was traded to the Florida Marlins in exchange for Ron Villone.
- Dusty Bergman was signed as a free agent on November 27, 2005.
- Kelly Stinnett joined as a free agent on December 1, 2005.
- Kyle Farnsworth was signed as a free agent on December 5, 2005.
- On December 8, 2005, Tony Womack and cash were traded to the Cincinnati Reds, and in return, Ben Himes (minors) and Kevin Howard (minors) were received.
- Jose Veras was signed as a free agent on December 12, 2005.
- Matt Childers was signed as a free agent on December 14, 2005.
- Mike Myers joined as a free agent on December 16, 2005.
- Wayne Franklin entered Free Agency on December 21, 2005.
- On January 3, 2006, Johnny Damon was signed as a free agent.
- Octavio Dotel joined as a free agent on January 4, 2006.
- On January 6, 2006, Frank Brooks, Miguel Cairo, Mark Corey, Ben Davis, and Al Leiter were all signed as free agents.
- Damian Rolls was signed as a free agent on January 26, 2006.
- Ramiro Mendoza joined as a free agent on January 30, 2006.
- Graham Koonce was signed as a free agent on February 10, 2006, and Darrell Rasner was selected off waivers from the Washington Nationals.
- On February 15, 2006, Jason Anderson was selected by the San Diego Padres off waivers.
- Scott Erickson was signed as a free agent on February 16, 2006.
- On March 19, 2006, Frank Brooks was released, and Al Leiter retired.
- Graham Koonce was released on March 20, 2006.
- Keith McDonald was purchased from the Texas Rangers on March 24, 2006.
- Koyie Hill was selected off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 6, 2006.
- Jesus Colome and Carlos Pena were signed as free agents on April 15, 2006.
- Tommy Phelps was signed as a free agent on April 20, 2006.
- Randy Ruiz joined as a free agent on April 23, 2006.
- Keith McDonald was released on April 24, 2006.
- Damian Rolls was released on May 1, 2006.
- Todd Self was signed as a free agent on May 12, 2006.
- On May 13, 2006, Jason Conti was received from the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a conditional deal.
- Terrence Long was signed as a free agent on May 18, 2006.
- Erubiel Durazo joined as a free agent on May 21, 2006.
- Nick Green was purchased from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on May 24, 2006.
- Multiple players were drafted in the amateur draft on June 6, 2006.
- Todd Self was released on June 10, 2006.
- Scott Erickson was released on June 11, 2006.
- Jason Conti was released on June 13, 2006.
- Scott Patterson was purchased from Lancaster (Atlantic) on June 17, 2006.
- R.J. Swindle was purchased from Schaumburg (Northern) on June 20, 2006.
- Brian Bruney was signed as a free agent on July 1, 2006.
- Multiple players were signed as amateur free agents on July 2, 2006, and Erubiel Durazo was released.
- Aaron Guiel was selected off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on July 5, 2006.
- Edwar Ramirez was purchased from Edinburg (United) on July 9, 2006.
- Dusty Bergman was released on July 10, 2006.
- Sidney Ponson was signed as a free agent on July 14, 2006.
- On July 26, 2006, Kelly Stinnett was released, and Hector Made (minors) was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Sal Fasano.
- On July 30, 2006, C.J. Henry (minors), Jesus Sanchez (minors), Carlos Monasterios, and Matt Smith were traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, and in return, Bobby Abreu and Cory Lidle were received.
- Shawn Chacon was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 31, 2006, in exchange for Craig Wilson.
- John Axford was signed as an amateur free agent on August 11, 2006.
- Carlos Pena was released on August 16, 2006.
- Frank Menechino was signed as a free agent on August 17, 2006.
- Sidney Ponson was released on August 23, 2006.
- On September 13, 2006, Ben Davis was released.
2006 New York Yankees player debuts
- T.J. Beam – 06-17-2006 – 25 years old
- Andy Cannizaro – 09-05-2006 – 27 years old
- Jeff Karstens – 08-22-2006 – 23 years old
- Matt Smith – 04-14-2006 – 26 years old
- Kevin Thompson – 06-03-2006 – 26 years old
- Jose Veras – 08-05-2006 – 25 years old
2006 New York Yankees team stats (batting)
| Pos | Name | Age | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA |
| C | Jorge Posada | 35 | 143 | 545 | 465 | 65 | 129 | 27 | 2 | 23 | 93 | 3 | 0 | 64 | 97 | 0.277 |
| 1B | Andy Phillips | 29 | 110 | 263 | 246 | 30 | 59 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 56 | 0.24 |
| 2B | Robinson Cano | 23 | 122 | 508 | 482 | 62 | 165 | 41 | 1 | 15 | 78 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 54 | 0.342 |
| SS | Derek Jeter | 32 | 154 | 715 | 623 | 118 | 214 | 39 | 3 | 14 | 97 | 34 | 5 | 69 | 102 | 0.343 |
| 3B | Alex Rodriguez | 30 | 154 | 674 | 572 | 113 | 166 | 26 | 1 | 35 | 121 | 15 | 4 | 90 | 139 | 0.29 |
| LF | Melky Cabrera | 21 | 130 | 524 | 460 | 75 | 129 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 50 | 12 | 5 | 56 | 59 | 0.28 |
| CF | Johnny Damon | 32 | 149 | 671 | 593 | 115 | 169 | 35 | 5 | 24 | 80 | 25 | 10 | 67 | 85 | 0.285 |
| RF | Bobby Abreu | 32 | 58 | 248 | 209 | 37 | 69 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 10 | 2 | 33 | 52 | 0.33 |
| DH | Jason Giambi | 35 | 139 | 579 | 446 | 92 | 113 | 25 | 0 | 37 | 113 | 2 | 0 | 110 | 106 | 0.253 |
| OF | Bernie Williams | 37 | 131 | 462 | 420 | 65 | 118 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 61 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 53 | 0.281 |
| 2B | Miguel Cairo | 32 | 81 | 244 | 222 | 28 | 53 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 30 | 13 | 1 | 13 | 31 | 0.239 |
| LF | Hideki Matsui | 32 | 51 | 201 | 172 | 32 | 52 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 23 | 0.302 |
| RF | Gary Sheffield | 37 | 39 | 166 | 151 | 22 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 16 | 0.298 |
| 1B | Craig Wilson | 29 | 40 | 109 | 104 | 15 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 0.212 |
| OF | Bubba Crosby | 29 | 65 | 96 | 87 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 0.207 |
| UT | Aaron Guiel | 33 | 44 | 92 | 82 | 16 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 0.256 |
| C | Kelly Stinnett | 36 | 34 | 87 | 79 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 0.228 |
| IF | Nick Green | 27 | 46 | 82 | 75 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 0.24 |
| C | Sal Fasano | 34 | 28 | 57 | 49 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.143 |
| OF | Terrence Long | 30 | 12 | 40 | 36 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.167 |
| OF | Kevin Thompson | 26 | 19 | 37 | 30 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0.3 |
| OF | Kevin Reese | 28 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.417 |
| IF | Andy Cannizaro | 27 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.25 |
| C | Wil Nieves | 28 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Team Totals | 31 | 162 | 6455 | 5651 | 930 | 1608 | 327 | 21 | 210 | 902 | 139 | 35 | 649 | 1053 | 0.285 | |
| Rank in 14 AL teams | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
2006 New York Yankees team stats (pitching)
| Pos | Name | Age | W | L | W-L% | ERA | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER |
| SP | Chien-Ming Wang | 26 | 19 | 6 | 0.76 | 3.63 | 34 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 218 | 233 | 92 | 88 |
| SP | Randy Johnson | 42 | 17 | 11 | 0.607 | 5 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 205 | 194 | 125 | 114 |
| SP | Mike Mussina | 37 | 15 | 7 | 0.682 | 3.51 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 197.1 | 184 | 88 | 77 |
| SP | Jaret Wright | 30 | 11 | 7 | 0.611 | 4.49 | 30 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 140.1 | 157 | 76 | 70 |
| SP | Shawn Chacon | 28 | 5 | 3 | 0.625 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 77 | 54 | 49 |
| CL | Mariano Rivera | 36 | 5 | 5 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 63 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 75 | 61 | 16 | 15 |
| RP | Scott Proctor | 29 | 6 | 4 | 0.6 | 3.52 | 83 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 102.1 | 89 | 41 | 40 |
| RP | Ron Villone | 36 | 3 | 3 | 0.5 | 5.04 | 70 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80.1 | 75 | 48 | 45 |
| RP | Kyle Farnsworth | 30 | 3 | 6 | 0.333 | 4.36 | 72 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 66 | 62 | 34 | 32 |
| RP | Mike Myers | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 3.23 | 62 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.2 | 29 | 14 | 11 |
| Cory Lidle | 34 | 4 | 3 | 0.571 | 5.16 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.1 | 49 | 26 | 26 | |
| Jeff Karstens | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0.667 | 3.8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.2 | 40 | 20 | 18 | |
| Aaron Small | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8.46 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.2 | 42 | 29 | 26 | |
| Brian Bruney | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.87 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.2 | 14 | 2 | 2 | |
| Darrell Rasner | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0.75 | 4.43 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.1 | 18 | 10 | 10 | |
| T.J. Beam | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8.5 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 26 | 17 | 17 | |
| Sidney Ponson | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10.47 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 26 | 20 | 19 | |
| Matt Smith | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Scott Erickson | 38 | 0 | 0 | 7.94 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 13 | 12 | 10 | ||
| Jose Veras | 25 | 0 | 0 | 4.09 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | ||
| Tanyon Sturtze | 35 | 0 | 0 | 7.59 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 17 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Octavio Dotel | 32 | 0 | 0 | 10.8 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18 | 13 | 12 | ||
| Sean Henn | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.82 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 11 | 5 | 5 | |
| Kris Wilson | 29 | 0 | 0 | 8.64 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 14 | 8 | 8 | ||
| Colter Bean | 29 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Team Totals | 32.5 | 97 | 65 | 0.599 | 4.41 | 162 | 162 | 157 | 5 | 1 | 43 | 1443.2 | 1463 | 767 | 708 | |
| Rank in 14 AL teams | 1 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
2006 New York Yankees record vs. opponents/ team splits
| Opponent (Games) | Won | Lost | WP |
| Atlanta Braves (3) | 2 | 1 | 0.667 |
| Baltimore Orioles (19) | 12 | 7 | 0.632 |
| Boston Red Sox (19) | 11 | 8 | 0.579 |
| Chicago White Sox (6) | 4 | 2 | 0.667 |
| Cleveland Indians (7) | 4 | 3 | 0.571 |
| Detroit Tigers (7) | 5 | 2 | 0.714 |
| Florida Marlins (3) | 2 | 1 | 0.667 |
| Kansas City Royals (9) | 7 | 2 | 0.778 |
| Los Angeles Angels (10) | 4 | 6 | 0.400 |
| Minnesota Twins (6) | 3 | 3 | 0.500 |
| New York Mets (6) | 3 | 3 | 0.500 |
| Oakland Athletics (9) | 3 | 6 | 0.333 |
| Philadelphia Phillies (3) | 2 | 1 | 0.667 |
| Seattle Mariners (6) | 3 | 3 | 0.500 |
| Tampa Bay Devil Rays (18) | 13 | 5 | 0.722 |
| Texas Rangers (10) | 8 | 2 | 0.800 |
| Toronto Blue Jays (18) | 10 | 8 | 0.556 |
| Washington Nationals (3) | 1 | 2 | 0.333 |
2006 New York Yankees monthly record
| Month (Games) | Won | Lost | WP |
| April (23) | 13 | 10 | 0.565 |
| May (28) | 18 | 10 | 0.643 |
| June (26) | 14 | 12 | 0.538 |
| July (25) | 16 | 9 | 0.640 |
| August (30) | 18 | 12 | 0.600 |
| September (29) | 18 | 11 | 0.621 |
| October (1) | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
2006 New York Yankees All-Stars
- Derek Jeter
- Alex Rodriguez
- Mariano Rivera
- Robinson Cano
2006 New York Yankees awards and honors
- Derek Jeter – AL Gold Glove, Hank Aaron Award, AL Silver Slugger
- Robinson Cano – AL Silver Slugger
Other Achievements
- Derek Jeter finished 2nd in AL MVP Voting.
- Chien-Ming Wang finished 2nd in AL Cy Young Voting.
- Joe Torre finished 4th in AL Manager of the Year Voting.
MVP Snub of ’06: Jeter’s unforgettable season overshadowed
In 2006, despite having one of his absolute greatest seasons, Derek Jeter found himself on the outside looking in when it came to the AL MVP race. The Yankees shortstop had been a consistent force for his team throughout his illustrious career, and this particular season was no exception. Leading the Yankees to a formidable 97-win season, Jeter showcased his exceptional skills both offensively and defensively. However, when the MVP award was announced, it was Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins who claimed the honor.
The 2006 New York Yankees, not among the best teams during Jeter’s era, owed much of their success that year to his outstanding performance. Jeter finished the season with a .343 batting average, collecting 214 hits, 118 runs scored, 97 RBIs, and 34 stolen bases. His offensive prowess was complemented by his defensive excellence, earning him his third consecutive Gold Glove Award at the premium defensive position of shortstop.
Despite Jeter’s remarkable season, the MVP went to Morneau, who compiled impressive numbers with a .321 average, 34 home runs, and 130 RBIs. The decision sparked controversy, with many questioning whether Morneau truly deserved the award over other candidates like David Ortiz, Jermaine Dye, Travis Hafner, and Vladimir Guerrero.
In hindsight, the debate continues. MLB.com conducted a re-vote in which 15 writers participated, considering the players who received MVP votes that year. The outcome of this re-vote placed Jeter at the top, with David Ortiz, Johan Santana, Grady Sizemore, and Travis Hafner rounding out the “new” Top 5. This exercise only fueled the frustration among 2006 New York Yankees fans and supporters of Jeter, underscoring the belief that he was unjustly denied the MVP recognition that season.
The absence of an MVP Award on Jeter’s otherwise illustrious resumé remains a point of contention and disappointment for many fans. Despite consistently being among the top players in the league, Jeter’s contributions often seemed undervalued when it came to individual accolades, leaving a lingering sense of what could have been in the 2006 New York Yankees.
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