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You Down Wit OBP?
thebronxzoo.wordpress.com - 10/2/2008
You Down Wit OBP?
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From Bryan Hoch (Yankees’ website): With Giambi up for free agency, several players have lobbied to play first base for at least a portion of the season, including Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui. Cashman said that playing either out of position is not something he gravitates toward — ...

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River Avenue Blues:  Making the case for Mark Teixeira

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Making the case for Mark Teixeira
River Avenue Blues — ... As the Yanks look ahead to the post-World Series free agency frenzy, one name sure to be on the team’s radar is Mark Teixeira. The agile, power-hitting first baseman is due for a big raise, and the Yanks just happen to have a glaring need for a first baseman and lots of money. Teixeira has enjoyed two straight seasons of a .400+ OBP, and he would be a perfect fit for the Bronx, says iYankees. If the years are right, the dollar amount doesn’t really matter. ...

Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Holliday, Teixeira, Mussina
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... iYankees notes that Brian Cashman wants to make the Yankees' OBP a priority this winter and feels Mark Teixeira fits the bill. ...

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