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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on December 1, 2011
Broxton’s arrival as setup man deepens Royals’ bullpen (Yahoo! Sports)
Jonathan Broxton will have to get used to a new role. After agreeing to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals for a base salary of $4 million and a potential to earn another $1 million in performance bonuses, Broxton will become a setup man in front of closer Joakim...
Phillies’ tough decisions start with Rollins (Yahoo! Sports)
The longest-tenured pitcher on a pitching-rich team, Ryan Madson thought about whether it would be his last time he would jog in from the home bullpen at Citizens Bank Park. Brad Lidge stood red-eyed and shocked in front of his locker stall.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 10, 2011
Tigers beat Yankees 3-2, heads to ALCS vs Texas (The Canadian Press)
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Detroit Tigers survived a tense trip back to Bronx, with Jose Valverde and the bullpen holding on time and time again to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 Thursday night to win the deciding Game 5 of their AL playoff series.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 6, 2011
Yankees’ Hughes shakes off rust with relief outing (Yahoo! Sports)
New York Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes made his return to the mound Monday, coming out of the bullpen for the first of two appearances this week in advance of the postseason. He held the Tampa Bay Rays scoreless over 1 2/3 innings, allowing a hit and two walks during the...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on September 26, 2011
Cubs’ Wood done for 2011 with torn meniscus; hints at retirement (Yahoo! Sports)
Cubs reliever Kerry Wood will miss the rest of the season with a torn meniscus in his left knee, and said he'll either pitch for the Cubs next season or retire. The 34-year-old Wood said the injury occurred while squatting in the bullpen on Saturday, but said the knee had...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on September 19, 2011
Garcia’s DL stint puts Hughes back in saddle … for now (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Ever since Ivan Nova (12-4, 4.21 ERA) was assured a spot in the New York Yankees' starting rotation last week, Phil Hughes (3-4, 6.55 ERA) hasn't known whether his next start is going to be followed by news that he's headed to the bullpen.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 19, 2011
Rockies add pitcher Romero, designate Gonzalez (PA SportsTicker)
The Colorado Rockies have selected the contract of left-hander J.C. Romero to try and bolster their shaky bullpen.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 15, 2011
Posada hits slam, Hughes goes 6 as Yanks top Rays (AP)
Jorge Posada gave manager Joe Girardi little choice but to give him another start. Phil Hughes also got a reprieve, though his strong outing Saturday might not have been enough on its own to prevent a possible demotion to the bullpen. Posada hit a grand slam and drove in six runs in his first game since being benched six days ago, and Hughes made his case to remain in the New York Yankees'...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 13, 2011
Fan outlook: Boston Red Sox to use spring training to solidify strong bullpen with a lefty specialist (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Growing up in Connecticut, I have noticed that the state is pretty much separated into two baseball universes, so to speak. North of New Haven County, one will likely see an ocean of blue and red, as most baseball fans root for the team from Beantown.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 2, 2011
Romero, Bautista lead Jays over Orioles (The Canadian Press)
TORONTO - Playing with a depleted bullpen after a pair of trades, the Toronto Blue Jays really needed starter Ricky Romero to eat some innings.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on July 27, 2011
