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Yankees land Pirates closer David Bednar in needed bullpen upgrade
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The Yankees' bullpen finally got some much-needed help just hours before the MLB trade deadline.
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John Heyman confirmed that the Bronx Bombers are in the process of acquiring Pirates' closer David Bednar.
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In return, the Pirates get catcher Rafael Flores and two others.
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Now, the combination of injuries and underwhelming performances have put manager Aaron Boone in some tough spots at times
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while trying to navigate the final few innings and close out a game.
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Devin Williams has been good, but not what they traded for.
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Luke Weaver is somewhat back to his usual self, and Tim Hill is effective versus lefties,
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but that's mostly where the good news ends.
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Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr., well, they're both injured.
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Jonathan Luizaga has not been the same pitcher post-injury,
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and Ian Hamilton has endured his ups and downs throughout the season.
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Now, acquiring Bednar, who owns a 2.37 ERA in 42 games this season,
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should help and provide the Yankees with another proven reliever.
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He's a seven-year vet and has spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates
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after opening his career with the Padres.
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He's tallied 17 saves this season and 101 in his career.
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He's a seven-year vet and has spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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He's a seven-year vet and has spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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He's a seven-year vet and has spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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He's a seven-year vet and has spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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He's a seven-year vet and has spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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He's a seven-year vet and has spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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He's a seven-year vet and has spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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He's a seven-year vet and has spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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He's a seven-year vet and has spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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He's a seven-year vet.
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He's a seven-year vet.
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