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Found February 09, 2013 on MLB Injury News: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Alfonso Soriano,  Hal Steinbrenner
TEAMS: Chicago Cubs,  New York Yankees
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The New York Yankees continue to be in the market for a right-handed bat, but owner Hal Steinbrenner believes the current makeup of the team is “championship caliber,” according to Andy McCullough of The Star-Ledger. Hal Steinbrenner says the team is still in the market for a RHH, but believes the team is "championship caliber." — Andy McCullough (@McCulloughSL) February 8, 2013 The Yankees are set to enter the season with an outfield that consists of three left-handed hitters, including Brett Gardner, Curtis Granderson and Ichiro Suzuki. For this reason, the team is looking for a right-handed bat with the ability to play the outfield and also designated hitter to spell Travis Hafner against left-handed pitching. New York does have in-house options, as they’ve signed Matt Diaz and Juan Rivera on minor league contracts. However, the Yankees are reportedly seeking a superior option. The free agent market is bare of potential matche...
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