Ex-Oriole Ponson signs with Yanks -

Walkoff Walk found this 6/19/2008 on www.baltimoresun.com [flag]

Adding depth to their injury-riddled pitching staff, the New York Yankees signed right-hander Sidney Ponson to a minor league contract yesterday. With a history of off-the-field problems, Ponson was released Monday by the Texas Rangers for being a disruption to the team. He performed well on the mound, however, going 4-1 with a 3.88 ERA. Texas designated Ponson, a former Oriole, for assignment ... [link]

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Sir Sidney Of The Bronx
Published 6/19/2008 by Camp Tiger Claw at Walkoff Walk
Fun news out of Yankee Stadium: our pal Sidney Ponson has signed a minor league deal with the Yanks. After being DFA'd by the Rangers, not a single team even offered a bundle of bats for the Tubblemaker and he became an unrestricted free agent. Please pay no attention to the fact that the Yankees DFA's him themselves last season. It's looking like he may start in the double header against the Mets next weekend. ...

Coincidence or incentive?
Published 6/23/2008 by Mr. Faded Glory (noreply@blogger.com) at High and Tight.
June 17, 2008: Yankees Return Ice Cream to Locker Room June 19, 2008: Yankees sign Sidney Ponson Hmmm.

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