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Boredom in the Bullpen

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More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP Mariano liked his 'penmates. Browse more photos » Confession: I didn't find this season's bullpen nearly as exciting as the '08 version. First...
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Bombers Let Towers and Guzman Go

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According to Chad Jennings, the Yankees made their first real move of the offseason, cutting Freddy Guzman and Josh Towers off the 40-man roster. Cashman told Jennings that both players have filed for free agency.
>> adiehardyankeesfan.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Stove Notes: Guzman, Towers, Miranda, Ramirez, Lackey, Damon, Wang, Mitre, Gaudin

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Freddy Guzman and Josh Towers: Chad Jennings reports that Guzman and Towers have elected for free agency. As such, they are now off the 40-man roster. Juan Miranda and Edwar Ramirez: Jennings also says that Brian Cashman confirmed that the team...
>> www.yanksblog.com/item/20...
 

Josh Towers is a Free Agent

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Josh Towers is a Free Agent Who says there is no good free agent pitchers out there?
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/11...
 

Freddy Guzman, Josh Towers Elect Free Agency

Freddy Guzman and Josh Towers were outrighted by the Yankees and elected free agency, according to Chad Jennings of The Journal News.  Towers would've been arbitration-eligible. Guzman, 29 in January, hit .223/.272/.294 in 381 plate appearances for four Triple A teams this...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/11...
 

Guzman and Towers cut, elect FA

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Via Chad Jennings (LoHud), we learn that the Yankees have cut Freddy Guzman and Josh Towers from the team’s 40-man roster. Rather than accept a minor league assignment, the two have elected for free agency. I know you’re heartbroken over losing Guzman and Towers, but don...
>> www.i-yankees.com/?p=1049...
 

Yanks Cut Guzman and Towers

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Not a surprise here, but according to Chad Jennings, the Yankees made their first real move of the offseason, cutting Freddy Guzman and Josh Towers off the 40-man roster. Cashman told Jennings that both players have filed for free agency.
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

How Efficient and Effective Were the Rockies in 2009?

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A common theme for Purple Row Academy this entire year has been looking at ways to quantify a player's value to a team, especially through the Wins Above Replacement (WAR) stat used notably by FanGraphs. For those who don't understand what WAR is or how it is calculated...
>> www.purplerow.com/2009/10...
 

4th Starter?

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Now that the Yankees have a secured playoff spot, I suppose its as good a time as any to start discussing our post season rotation. A lot of attention has already been given to the fact that Joba Chamberlain has sucked. That leaves us with a very uninspiring selection of Sergio Mitre...
>> sportsblognet.com/2009/09...
 

Scranton done, Miranda up

Guess who's elbow that is... View full size photo uploaded September 18, 2009 The Scranton Yankees were swept by the Durham Bulls in the IL finals, dropping the last game, 3-2. Considering they didn't have league...
>> www.pinstripealley.com/2009/9/...
 

Burnett Bad As Yanks Drop Another to Baltimore

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(REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E BAL 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 10 1 NYY 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 7 0WP - Brian Matusz (5-2) LP - A.J. Burnett (11-9)After dropping ten straight to the Yanks, the Orioles made...
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 

The Long Weekend Bits

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Hope you all had a good long weekend, I got away for a couple of days, went up to Edmonton to see my parents, which was good. Had a scary moment, took them and my boy and his girlfriend out for supper. Getting into the van my mom sat in the front sit and my dad was climbing into...
>> www.bluebirdbanter.com/2009/9/...
 

Josh Towers Joins the Yankees

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Sloppy Yanks Fall to Blue Jays

The Blue Jays were able to salvage a split in this four-game series, thanks in part to some lousy pitching and defense on the part of the Yankees. The Jays knocked around Sergio Mitre, Mark Melancon and Josh Towers and took advantage of some "Swis...
>> www.yanksblog.com/item/20...
 

Scary moment in major league return for NY Yankees reliever Josh Towers

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Frank Gunn/Associated Press, The Canadian PressBlue Jays first baseman Randy Ruiz holds his face after being hit by a pitch from Yankees pitcher Josh Towers on Sunday. TORONTO -- Josh Towers' first major league appearance in nearly two years didn't...
>> www.nj.com/yankees...
 

Mistakes Sink Mitre, Yanks

(AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Frank Gunn) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E NYY 0 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 0 8 13 4 TOR 3 0 1 0 8 2 0 0 X 14 15 0WP - Brian Tallet (6-9) LP - Sergio Mitre (3-2) It was a very ugly loss for the Yankees...
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 

Blue Jays' Ruiz hit in face by pitch by pitch

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Blue Jays rookie Randy Ruiz was hit in the face by a pitch from Josh Towers of the New York Yankees, and was able to walk off the field without assistance Sunday.
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Blue Jays' Ruiz hit in face by pitch by pitch

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Blue Jays rookie Randy Ruiz was hit in the face by a pitch from Josh Towers of the New York Yankees, and was able to walk off the field without assistance Sunday.
>> www.miamiherald.com/sports/...
 

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Randy Ruiz is hit in the face by pitch

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Blue Jays rookie Randy Ruiz was hit in the face by a pitch from Josh Towers of the New York Yankees, and was able to walk off the field without assistance Sunday.
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Josh Towers Called Up

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The Yankees have called up Josh Towers for the second time this season, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. According to Hoch, the Yankees were going to wait to make this move until the team comes back home on Monday, but they figured to bring him ...
>> www.yanksblog.com/item/20...
 

Yankees Release Kevin Cash

According to Peter Abraham of The Journal News, the Yankees have released catcher Kevin Cash. The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Josh Towers, who was recalled today. Cash, 32, hit .250/.308/.558 in 28 plate appearances for the Bombers this year. He's spent...
>> www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/09...
 

9/3 Minor League Report

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================(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (77-59) lost to Buffalo (55-83) 4-3 in 10 innings: Box Score - RecapFinal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E Scranton/WB 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 9 1 Buffalo 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 4 13 2 W: Warden (2-0, 2...
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/09...
 

8.29.09 Pawtucket @ Scranton Wilkes Barre Yankees

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3-0 Scrankees, Pawtucket shut out again. If there is an older story this year, I do not know what it is. Maybe the grocery shrink ray.Josh Towers pitched six shutout innings, Mark Melancon pitched two shutout innings, and Jonathan Albaladejo closed it out perfectly. Albaladejo pitched...
>> www.baseballheavy.com/2009/08...
 

8/29 Minor League Report

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================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight.He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I willpost them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (73-57) beat Pawtucket (56-76) 3-0 in game 1 of their doubleheader...
>> slidingintohome.blogspot.com/2009/08...
 

Josh Towers Pitches Well As Scranton Wins

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Triple A The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees won over the Pawtucket Red Sox by a score of 3-0. Scranton/WB Recap - Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees official Scranton/WB Box Score - Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees official Scranton/WB Player AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG Russo 2B...
>> www.yankeesdaily.com/?p=9657...
 
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