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Clay time: Holmes transforms into elite relief with Yankees
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Pittsburgh Pirates: Revisiting the Disastrous Clay Holmes Trade
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Yankees newcomer Clay Holmes was a season-saving bullpen addition - Pinstripe Alley
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Clay Holmes Becomes Unlikely Relief Ace For New York Yankees
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How Clay Holmes transformed to Yankees star after massive struggles with Pirates
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Yankees reliever from Anchor Bay hit in head with line drive during game against Pittsburgh – Macomb Daily
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Analysis: Clay Holmes, Richard Rodriguez … another poor bullpen trade frames Pirates' latest move
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I explained Yankees' Clay Holmes issue — before his meltdown
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Fantasy baseball closer watch - Will Clay Holmes continue to close when Aroldis Chapman returns? - ESPN
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New York Yankees acquire reliever Clay Holmes from Pittsburgh Pirates for 2 minor league infielders - ESPN
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Mo Was Right, Clay Holmes Emerges Just Like Rivera Said
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