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Clay time: Holmes transforms into elite relief with Yankees
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Clay time: Holmes transforms into elite relief with Yankees
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Clay Holmes blows Yankees 9th inning lead in 8-6 loss to Royals
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Clay Holmes costs New York Yankees in loss to Boston Red Sox
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New York Yankees reliever Clay Holmes winds up in the ninth inning
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