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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on October 25, 2011
Designated Hitter — Argument for Keeping: Fan Debate (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
In 1973, the American League started using the designated hitter as a means of adding more offense to the game and, therefore, drawing more fan interest. Ron Bloomberg of the New York Yankees was the first DH as he batted for the pitchers on April 6, 1973.
The wait is over: Montero batting seventh in Yanks-Red Sox finale (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
It's not the catcher's position, but the New York Yankees have given catching prospect Jesus Montero the keys to the car at designated hitter. Montero has been penciled in as the Yankees' DH and will be hitting seventh in their series finale vs.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on September 1, 2011
Yankees-Orioles DH on Saturday postponed to Sunday (AP)
The split doubleheader Saturday between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed because of the expected bad weather associated with Hurricane Irene. The afternoon game will be held on Sept. 8, previously an off day for both teams. The time of that game will be announced later. The game originally scheduled for Saturday night will become part of a split doubleheader on Sunday.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 26, 2011
Rivera Suffers Another Blip in Yanks’ 6-4 Loss to Angels (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
NEW YORK--After blowing his fifth save of the season in the New York Yankees' series finale vs. the Boston Red Sox in a 3-2 loss Sunday, closer Mariano Rivera (L, 1-2) failed to hold a 4-4 tie Tuesday night when he gave up a two-run home run to Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 10, 2011
Report: Posada won’t be Yankees’ DH anymore (Yahoo! Sports)
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi told Jorge Posada before Sunday's game that Posada is not going to be the team's designated hitter anymore, ESPNNewYork.com reported. "He said he's going to put the best lineup on the field, and he doesn't know when I'm...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 7, 2011
Fan’s reaction: 2011 Home Run Derby — Yankees vs. Red Sox (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
In the end, it was the New York Yankees against the Boston Red Sox again. The arena for the latest match-up between one of the greatest rivals in sports, was the 2011 Home Run Derby. In an act rivaling bipartisan cooperation, Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, captain of the American...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on July 12, 2011
MLB notebook: Rangers’ Hamilton starts rehab assignment (Yahoo! Sports)
Reigning American League MVP Josh Hamilton began a assignment with Class AA Frisco on Wednesday, serving as the designated hitter. He was scheduled to be Frisco's DH again Thursday before joining Class AAA Round Rock for three games over the weekend.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 18, 2011
Posada refused to catch in spring training? (Yahoo! Sports)
New York Yankees DH Jorge Posada has enjoyed the good side of being famous in New York for more than a few...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 17, 2011
The time has come for MLB to can the designated hitter (Associated Content)
In 1973 Major League Baseball wanted to jump start offense in the game and came up with the designated hitter, but only in the American League. Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees was the first official DH and he has been followed by a long line of talented hitters. Paul Molitor, Dave Winfield, Edgar Martinez, David Ortiz, and Jim Thome, to name just a few, all have extended their careers by being a DH. Although the DH was great for them, I think it is time to give up the experiment and do away with the DH.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on March 24, 2011
Yankees put DH Berkman on DL with sprained ankle (AP)
Designated hitter Lance Berkman was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday by the New York Yankees because of a sprained right ankle. The move was made before the team's series finale against Detroit and is retroactive to Aug. 16, the day after Berkman rolled his ankle while stumbling across first base as he tried to beat a throw in Kansas City.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 19, 2010
