THE YANKEES JUST TRADED FOR LEFTY JOSH OUTMAN

Quick note.  The Yankees have made a deal for yet another left handed pitcher.  According to Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes, it's Josh Outman:

Indians trade lefty Josh Outman to Yankees for player to be named or cash. Outman reports to big-league club. Not on 40-man.
— paul hoynes (@hoynsie) August 29, 2014

Now, What do we know about Outman?  Well, here's the scoop from Hardball Talk:

"Outman had a 3.28 ERA and 24/16 K/BB ratio over 24 2/3 innings with the Indians this season prior to being designated for assignment in June. After passing through waivers, he was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus, where he had a 4.43 ERA over 23 appearances...He could come in handy in a specialist role for the Bombers."

Clearly the Yanks are preparing for their September run.  Stockpiling arms... I like it.

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