CLAY RAPADA WILL PROBABLY BE CLAIMED

So, just when you thought Clay Rapada would start the season on the disabled list, it's been revealed that the Yankees have in fact decided to designate him for assignment to make room for first baseman Lyle Overbay.  You can read about it HERE from Andy McCullough of the Star Ledger.

According to McCullough, "The team had intended to start the season with Rapada on the disabled list. Instead, he’ll likely be claimed and head elsewhere.

The Yankees released their final roster on Sunday, with few surprise. The final three spots belonged to outfielder Brennan Boesch, reliever Cody Eppley and reliever Adam Warren. Warren will likely return to Triple A once Phil Hughes comes off the disabled list after two starts. Warren figures to serve as the long man until then."

Rapada tweeted this after he was notified:

 I agree with McCullough when he said Rapada could be claimed and go elsewhere. Clay's a good pitcher and I liked him in our pen, but he's right, baseball is a business. I'm impressed with his tweet and I wish the guy well... even though his Twitter Avatar is him posing with Hello Kitty. I can look past that... he was a good Yankee.

Good Luck Clay, wherever you wind up.

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