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Can the Yankees Sign Soriano Without Surrendering a Draft Pick?
During the entire off season, the Yankees have been stymied in their attempt to add a starting pitcher. First, Cliff Lee eschewed their hefty contract offer because of the apparent belief that it’s...
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Soriano Signing Makes Yanks Better on the Field, but Does it Reveal a Split...
All winter, Brian Cashman has taken his lumps for patiently biding his time during the off season. However, those criticism were nothing compared to harsh rebukes he has received in the hours since...
View Article8th Inning Men: A Look at the Yankees’ Best “Non-Closers”
In honor of Rafael Soriano’s official unveiling as the Yankees’ 2011 “eighth inning guy”, listed below are the most dominant seasons by a Yankees’ reliever with fewer than 20 games finished. Top-20...
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Business as Unusual: Yanks’ Decision to Spend Over GM’s Head Is Not a Cause...
Joe Girardi welcomes Rafael Soriano at his press conference, but the sentiment of Brian Cashman’s comments was not as warm (Photo: MLB.com). Rafael Soriano may not be asked to save many games for the...
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Not Bad for Starters: Garcia Throws Six Shutout Innings, Wins Yankee Debut
Yesterday, the Yankees died by the double play. Today, it gave them new life. Freddy Garcia was all smiles after recording his first Yankees’ win. In a scenario eerily reminiscent of last Tuesday’s 5-4...
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Foolish to Blame Soriano’s Performance on His Contract
If Rafael Soriano felt unwanted at his introductory press conference, just imagine the thoughts going through his head as he walked off the mound to a chorus of 40,000 boos during yesterday’s 3-2 loss...
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What a Relief: Would Soriano for Krod Swap Make “Cents” for Yanks and Mets?
When Francisco Rodriguez slammed the door on the Yankees in last night’s Subway Series opener, the Mets’ players on the field and fans in the stands celebrated joyously. The executives in the front...
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Cashing In on Overpriced Closers: Can Yanks’ GM Turn Soriano Into a Starter?
Closers have been in both high demand and overabundant supply this offseason. Jonathan Papelbon set the market early with a 4-year, $50 million contract, and since then, the likes of Heath Bell, Joe...
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