New York Yankees Add Seven Players to Protect Them from the Rule 5 Draft
11/21/2009
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interesting they went with so many additions and left only one spot on the 40-man, I wonder how they plan to navigate that with DFA.... It...
Yesterday the Yankees added seven players to their 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 draft. They also removed Shelley Duncan from the roster and outrighted him to Triple-A...
No sweat, Greg. Thanks for taking it into consideration,
-Tim
12 days ago
After taking a few months off while I got settled at my new college, I am happy to be writing for B/R again. Here is my first in a series on the Top MLB players at each position of the 2000's...this one is catchers, take a look when you get a chance.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287430-the-top-15-catchers-of-the-2000s
Thanks,
Joel
12 days ago
For all of those out there who say baseball should have a salary cap, prepare to have some knowledge dropped on you.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285772-bustin-the-cap-why-a-salary-cap-would-do-nothing-for-baseball
15 days ago
He may not have needed to 'step foot in the outfield', but Matsui's contributions were huge. I personally think they were even important outside the lines.
I found Matsui's MVP award significant for perceptions of Asians (and the world) in the MLB. We're turning a page: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285100-matsuis-mvp-award-important-for-asians-world-in-mlb?just_published=1
16 days ago
Hi Greg-
Please take a look when you have a chance. The complete rankings of each MLB stadium...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284289-stadium-journeys-best-baseball-stadium-2009?just_published=1
18 days ago
Hey,
Like to know what you think about this topic.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276116-yankees-have-another-tommy-holmes-story-in-juan-miranda?just_published=1
Mind checking it out and giving me your input.
32 days ago
Thought you might appreciate. Thanks for the read!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272802-are-the-2009-new-york-yankees-better-than-the-1998-yankees
37 days ago
Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards
37 days ago
In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
38 days ago
Hey Buddy, what's up? Here is my latest article on the New York Giants. Check it out if you have some time. Thanks!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271249-are-the-new-york-giants-for-real
40 days ago
Aroldis Chapman will become a free agent in a few weeks. Could his free agency bid possibly jeopardize the future of the free agency system?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/260021-if-yankees-sign-chapman-free-agency-will-be-no-longer?just_published=1
If you disagree and want to make an argument, feel free to comment.
60 days ago
Greg does not have any awards.
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Victoria Benick said...
DeleteHi Greg, I just edited your article and I wanted to apologize for their being a blank picture. Getty Images wasn't working so please add a picture when you can. Thanks!
1 day ago