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Posada to the DL
Published 4/28/2008 by anaconda at Pinstripe Alley: Front Page Posts
... Although Chad Moeller was DFA'd on Friday, there's a chance the Yanks could get him back if he clears waivers.  Even if that does indeed happen, he will not be available to the Yanks for 10 days. ...

Chris Stewart called up to back up Molina
Published 4/28/2008 by Ashish Skaria at Pending Pinstripes
... Chad Jennings over at his blog has the story. Chris Stewart is a 26 year old catcher the Yankees signed to fill in the void Moeller left when he was called up back in early April. In 15 games for SWB, Stewart batted to a .300 average, amassing 12 hits (3 doubles), 15 total bases, and 7 walks in that span. He also had 3 RBI in that time as well. I don’t know how much of an upgrade he will be over Moeller, but for now we’ll just have to wait and see. ...

Getting to know your new backup catcher
Published 4/28/2008 by Ben K. at River Ave. Blues
... While Darrell Rasner seems to like throwing to Chris Stewart, he is very much a back-up back-up back-up catcher. He’s a no-hit catcher with a decent arm who’s improved behind the plate a bit but doesn’t seem like a future Gold Glover. He won’t get much playing time in New York, if any, and I’m guessing we’ll see Chad Moeller return once he is eligible to do so. The ...

Game #29 - Detroit Tigers @ New York Yankees
Published 4/30/2008 by anaconda at Pinstripe Alley: Front Page Posts
... reports that Chris Britton has indeed been recalled once again after spending 12 hours in Scranton.  Chad Moeller is back with the club as Jscape noted earlier.  It appears Jennings was wrong about the Yanks inability to use Moeller until next week. ...