nypost.com - 7/2/2009
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> Brian Bruney isn't launching a campaign to keep his eighth-inning job. The inconsistent Yankee reliever yesterday stopped short of saying he'd welcome a new role, but also made it known he wouldn't lose sleep if manager Joe Girardi were to make...
nydailynews.com - 7/4/2009
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nydailynews.com —
Joe Girardi still insists that Brian Bruney is
his eighth-inning reliever, yet when the Yankees carried a
one-run lead into the eighth Friday, the manager turned to Phil Coke and Phil Hughes to get those three outs.
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Yankees Phil up eighth as Bruney gets rest
fackyouk.blogspot.com - 6/25/2009
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fackyouk.blogspot.com —
No, I'm talking talking about the tattoo .
Brian Bruney is back from the DL, he's got
a bad ass motherfuckin' mustache and he doesn't give a shit about that damn patch commemorating the first season at the New Stadium the fuckin' MAN is tryin' to get him to wear. Brian Bruney does ...
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Brian Bruney Is A Renegade
slidingintohome.blogspot.com - 7/2/2009
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slidingintohome.blogspot.com —
From Mike Puma : Brian Bruney isn't launching
a campaign to keep his eighth-inning job. The inconsistent
Yankee reliever yesterday stopped short of saying he'd welcome a new role, but also made it known he wouldn't lose sleep if manager Joe Girardi were to make Phil Hughes the team's primary ...
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Bruney: It Doesn't Matter if I Pitch the 8th
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Around the Yankee Universe: Vote for Tex edition
Pinstripe Alley —
... has a 5.79 ERA in six appearances since coming off the disabled list. He says he doesn't care if other pitchers are used in the eighth-inning. ...
Bruney: It Doesn't Matter if I Pitch the 8th
Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog —
From Mike Puma: Brian Bruney isn't launching a campaign to keep his eighth-inning job. The inconsistent Yankee reliever yesterday stopped short of saying he'd welcome a new role, but also made it known he wouldn't lose sleep if manager Joe Girardi were to make Phil Hughes the team's primary eighth-inning option. "Hughes is throwing extremely well," Bruney told The Post before the Yankees defeated Seattle, 4-2, at the Stadium. "But the rest of our bullpen is [also] throwing extremely well. If they want to throw anybody in the eighth inning, it's ...
When the Pirates sell, the Yankees buy
The Yankee Universe —
... (as well as other pieces of their team). While Phil Hughes seems to be establishing himself as a possible bridge to Mariano, the Yankees could still look to bolster their bullpen with another late-inning reliever and a guy like Capps could be an option if he’s actually available (he’s a great pitcher). Also, as Ken Davidoff ...
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nydailynews.com 6/14/2009 — Brian Bruney and Francisco Rodriguez had to be separated after Bruney - accompanied by teammate Phil Coke - approached K-Rod in the Yankee Stadium outfield to offer an olive branch. Rodriguez became animated and wanted no part of the peace talks.
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Bleacher Report - MLB 7/1/2009
I'm not a guy who enjoys dogging Joe Girardi, not in the least bit possible.
I love supporting him, even when people question every little decision he makes when the Yankees lose games.
Being the manager in New York isn't a piece of cake, and ...
