2000 Yankees Diary, April 3: Bombers take Opening Day in Anaheim
Briefly

The 2000 MLB season began with the Yankees celebrating their achievement of winning the previous two World Series championships and striving for a third consecutive title. This season was notable due to some roster changes, including the loss of players like Joe Girardi and Luis Sojo through free agency. Despite these changes, the Yankees retained a strong core of players that would contribute to their season objectives. Notably, Darryl Strawberry was suspended for the entire season following drug violations, marking a significant change for the team. The diary series aims to relive this pivotal season starting from Opening Day.
Opening Day 2000 marked the beginning of the Yankees' quest for a third consecutive World Series title, amidst roster changes and challenges.
With the Yankees aiming for their third consecutive championship, key players departed while the core intact celebrated a strong opening day victory.
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