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The LoHud Yankees Blog found this 6/1/2008 on www.lohud.com [flag]
In focus, by Peter Abraham Luis Vizcaino did acceptable work for the Yankees last season, appearing in 77 games, often in late-inning situations. The right-hander was eager to return to New York, but general manager Brian Cashman never made an offer. Because Vizcaino was a Type B free agent, the Yankees would receive a draft pick as compensation for losing him. "To be blunt, I valued the draft ... [link]

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The Sunday Links
Published 6/1/2008 by Peter Abraham at The LoHud Yankees Blog
Bobby Abreu’s RBI single in the 12th inning gave the Yankees a rare extra-innings victory on the road. It was the first win for Ross Ohlendorf. Jorge Posada will be back on Thursday. This notebook also had an update on the bullpen. The Sunday Baseball Beat looks at how the Yankees will approach the draft. There’s also an interview with Yankee-killer Kevin Millar. Yanks-Twins this afternoon. Check back later for the lineups.

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Published 6/1/2008 by YankeeGM (noreply@blogger.com) at Yankee GM Blog
Baseball beat: Cashman, Yankees won't take draft lightly On The Mend - Bob Sheppard Meeting Set to Discuss Future of Maple Bats Ballparks Come, Ballparks Go, the Memories Are Forever METS, YANKS SEARCH FOR NEXT BIG STAR Posada passes test in Tampa Yankee notes: Matsui leading the league

Game #57 - New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins
Published 6/2/2008 by anaconda at Pinstripe Alley: Front Page Posts
... For those of you who haven't seen it, check out Pete Abe's piece in yesterday's Journal News about the upcoming draft on Thursday and the Yanks' philosophy to drafting young players.  It's worth a look. ...

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