The First Right Fielder in New Yankee Stadium

DaveKingman posted 6/25/2008 from www.dugoutcentral.com [flag]

Author argues it will be Juan Rivera. Makes sense in that it's a good value signing. But is that signing good enough to satisfy Big Hank? Probably not. Cashman, if he's still in charge, will have to do something sexier. [link]

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