The 2009 New York Yankees

The Old Guard contributed the winning pitcher of the World Series clincher, the pitcher that closed the game, the catcher that caught it and the Captain that had three hits and two runs. The new big-money guys folded into the team seamlessly - one the ace, another an MVP candidate, and two who taught the team that it's not against the law to relax and have some fun. Youth and speed were allowed to contribute for the first time in a long time. A-Rod will never be called a loser or choke artist again. Girardi learned a goofy pool tournament and letting the team play loud music in the clubhouse can be more effective than being high-strung and keeping secrets from the media. And as stupid as it sounds, the team really, really liked each other, and it showed in how they fought and scrapped and busted their asses every day. I'm so happy they won. But I'm bummed out they're not playing tomorrow. I miss this team like hell already.