Japanese fans celebrate Matsuia s MVP performance. People watch a live broadcast on TV at a discount store in Tokyo as their hero, Hideki Matsui , led the Yankees to a World Series title.Japan nearly came to a standstill as millions watched on TV while Hideki Matsui, the man they know as Godzilla, stomped around New York to lead the Yankees to the World Series title. -Newsday

Martinez Without Magic in Finale. In the shadow of his famed mango tree, survival skills came naturally to Pedro Martinez . He had nothing Wednesday night — not enough zip on his fastball, not enough bite on his curveball, not enough energy in reserve-New York Times

Yankees parade: Friday 11 a.m. The Yankees will celebrate their 27th World Series title in grand New York fashion – with a “ticker tape” parade up the Canyon of Heroes on Friday.

Derek Jeter, A-Rod and the rest of the Bronx Bombers will be swimming in a sea of confetti and congratulatory cheers on lower Broadway from the Battery to City Hall starting at 11 a.m.

Mayor Bloomberg unveiled the parade plans after the Yanks’ stunning victory last night. -nydailynews.com