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fackyouk.blogspot.com - 6/30/2009

Checking In On AJax

— fackyouk.blogspot.com — Chad Jennings of the most excellent Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees blog has a story on and a Q&A... with Austin Jackson. The story leads in with a quote from Keith Law in an ESPN.com chat in response to a question about Slade Heathcott, that was rather unflattering towards Jackson: "He'll ... (more) Checking In On AJax

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Nady doubles in first rehab game
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WasWatching.com — ... “We knew this day was coming and we are glad he can continue his career at the Triple-A level. Hopefully we can see him in Yankee Stadium sometime soon.” DeCaster, far from being a kid, can play third, first, a little outfield, and, in a pinch, some second base. Perhaps he’s going to take the place of Eric Duncan, Marcos Vechionacci and Timothy Battle on the Yankees prospect list? (And, yes, I know, the Yankees finally got smart and recently released Battle.)