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This long shot could be Yankees' closer by end of the season, ESPN
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Yankees would be well served to turn it back on before All-Star break
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We knew it was going to happen': Pirates not surprised by Clay
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Clay time: Holmes transforms into elite relief with Yankees
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Clay Holmes - MLB Relief pitcher - News, Stats, Bio and more - The
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Clay Holmes breaks Mariano Rivera's consecutive scoreless outings
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Yankees need Clay Holmes to be dominant for entire season
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I explained Yankees' Clay Holmes issue — before his meltdown