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New York Yankees reinstate closer Clay Holmes (back) from the 15
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New York Yankees RP Clay Holmes Hopes to Return From Shoulder
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Yankees' Clay Holmes gets his All-Star spotlight in front of family
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Clay Holmes delivers amid return to 'same page' with Yankees
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Why has Yankees closer Clay Holmes slumped so badly in recent
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Peace and Patience with Yankees All-Star reliever Clay Holmes
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Yankees' Clay Holmes reaches new level thanks to 'scary' sinker
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Clay Holmes joins Pregame Spread
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I explained Yankees' Clay Holmes issue — before his meltdown
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Using Clay Holmes as the closer could backfire