Behind Johnson, the options for designated hitter are slim . The team has Randy Winn, Marcus Thames and Jamie Hoffmann in camp fighting for two roster spots

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Backing up the brittle DH | River Avenue Blues

Two others were among the final cuts as well. That group featured some higher upside kids in the lower levels of the minors, however given the hit the farm system has taken in the last 12 months, the pickin’s were pretty slim this year

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2010 Preseason Not Top 30 Prospects | River Avenue Blues

Couldn’t agree more with the idea the Yankees needed an innings eater – the likelihood of their top three pitchers repeating their 2009 inning load is pretty slim . Reply

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Hindsight makes the Vazquez deal look better | River Avenue Blues

As Steve rightly points out, the odds of Aceves doing that again are slim , and he says, “Let’s hope the Yankees aren’t banking a repeat of this from Aceves this season.” Now, I don’t wish to denigrate Alfredo Aceves. …

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For 2010, what role Aceves? | River Avenue Blues

There’s a slim chance he hits his way into a spot with the big league club as an injury fill-in at some point, though that’s unlikely. A September call-up is far greater possibility. My Take Well, I’m always skeptical of prospects fresh …

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Prospect Profile: Jesus Montero | River Avenue Blues

“He toiled in Tampa and Trenton too long, and his chances of being an impact player in this organization were slim . Duncan, though, has done all he can to prove himself and earn a chance at some big league at-bats.” …

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