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The New York Yankees 2009 World Series Collector's Edition

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All 6 games of the 2009 WS plus game 6 of the ALCS are included in this box set. 4 different audio tracks. Fox TV, WCBS Radio (John Sterling), Phillies Radio and ESPN Desportes. Plus an extra disc of bonus features. Looks like another winner from MLB home video.

I'm just getting through this set, but here are my initial impressions.

The Good:

1) It is great to have all the World Series games in their entirety. My 11 year old is a big fan, but wasn't able to watch all of the games live.
2) The ability to switch between the Fox broadcasters and the Yankee radio broadcasters is a nice touch.

The So, So:

1) Video quality and sound quality are acceptable, but not great.
2) The Yankee radio broadcast doesn't quite match up with the video, and there are some dead spots. As an axample: after the last call of the game 6 ALDS win the audio goes silent during the celebration on the field. You hear "The Yankees win" and then silence while the on-field celebration is going on.
3) On the bonus disc, you can only play all off the main menu. If you go to the Milestones section, you can't play all of the clips. You can only go through them one by one.

The Bad:
1) Why isn't this available on Blu-ray?
2) The lack of a recap of the 2009 season, or the playoffs is inexcusable.
3) Why isn't this available on Blu-ray?

In conclusion a good set for the Yankees fan wanting all of the World Series games in their entirety. [...]

In theory this set looks simply spectacular: All 6 games of the 2009 World Series, with multiple audio options, highlight reels and slick packaging.

However, the video quality of the set is utterly disappointing. Only presented in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio (full-screen), it is syndication quality at best and doesn't even come close to as crisp as the HD broadcasts on Fox.

If you don't care about picture, then by all means pick up the set. But they really dropped the ball on this one, which is just heartbreaking or this diehard Bleacher Creature.

There is only one thing to say about this World Series Collector's Edition: "It is high, it is far, IT IS GONE! SEE YA! A grand slam for the Yankees!" This set is a Yankee fan's dream, with all six games of the 2009 World Series and Game 6 of the ALCS in HD and a choice of FOUR audio tracks (the original Fox audio, the Phillies radio feed, ESPN Deportes (Spanish) audio, and (best of all) the Yankees Radio Network feed with John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman! This is a "must have" for any true Yankees fan!

I am a mad fan of the New York Yankees from Australia and was pleasantly surprised by the price and how many games I got on this dvd. I've watched the first game where Yankees loose 6-1 , but wow I enjoyed it though , can't wait to watch the other games too.

I am impressed that this set is in 16:9 widescreen (1:78:1), Amazon has stuffed up the information on the aspect ratio, so don't be fulled - this set is widescreen :) Although there was choppy audio throughout the fox broadcast on the first game, it still was great to watch and to see why the Phillies shutdown NYY on the game 1.

Impressed that you have three sets of game commentary to choose from and also love the fact that we also get the post game coverage from MLB Network too. Special Features discs looks great, will watch that last.

This is a must for any Yankees fan, but MLB is lazy on this video set. The radio broadcast and the convenience of having all the games together is the only value for me, but he production is sub-par, with unusually long lapses of audio as noted in other reviews.

After owning the former versions of Yankees World Series victories, I was looking forward to one of the DVDs (bonus DVD?) possibly having a story build up with fan reactions, ...not so. MLB essentially took stock video footage and audio and mushed them together.

The specs listed on Amazon's site, as well as every review I've read state this collection is Full Screen. Much to my surprise and joy, the set I received from Amazon is in fact 1:78 Widescreen!! Either people have their equipment set up incorrectly, or I got a rare pressing. I have uploaded captures using Power DVD into the customer images section of this product to confirm my set is indeed 1:78 widescreen.

I bought this dvd so my 7yr old son could watch a Yankees game whenever he wanted. The dvd's play...so it does it's job.

It's great to relive the classic moments of the 2009 World series. I am pleased with this product; it arrived quickly and in the condition described by the vendor.

I've only watched a few games, but I can already say I'm really enjoying this set, and it is very well done. I have a few other sets like this, but this is the first one that includes pre and post game coverage and player interviews. Other sets just cut out after the last out.

The Yankees aren't my #1 team, I like the Tigers, but I can honestly say Yankee fans and Baseball geeks like me should buy this.