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Yankees closer Clay Holmes on harnessing his signature sinker
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I explained Yankees' Clay Holmes issue — before his meltdown
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New York Yankees: Identifying why star closer Clay Holmes has been struggling lately
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Clay Holmes costs New York Yankees in loss to Boston Red Sox
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I explained Yankees' Clay Holmes issue — before his meltdown