B-Squad Bombers Best the Rays (Barely)

Yankees Chick found this 4/15/2008 on sports.aol.com [flag]

After a 2-1 series loss to Boston over the weekend, the Yanks headed down to Florida today to start a two game set -- and what a game it was. When all was said and done, the teams had combined for 26 hits, 15 runs, and hit an incredible Colorado-worthy seven home runs. The Yanks won the game 8-7, but it wasn't an easy win. Girardi had an interesting lineup out there tonight, one that barely ... [link]

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B-Squad Bombers Best the Rays (Barely)
Published 4/15/2008 by Yankees Chick at Yankees Chick
... to catch -- Posada because of the nagging shoulder issues and Molina because he strained his hammy sliding into home yesterday -- the Yanks called up journeyman Chad Moeller at the last moment to put on the catching gear, the young Alberto Gonzalez was at second (Cano was taking a much-needed mental health break a la Big Papi), and Morgan Ensberg was playing first. Jeter was back in the lineup after missing a week, but usual suspects Giambi and Posada were both out. Continue Reading B-Squad Bombers Best the Rays (Barely) ...

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gridtalker posted 4/15/2008 from www.yankstalk.com

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Depressed Fan found this 4/15/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

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