CHASE WHITLEY... GONZO

Word spread today that Chase Whitley was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays.  Newsday writes:

 "...righthander Chase Whitley, who underwent Tommy John surgery last May 19, has been claimed off waivers by the Rays."

Eric Boland also writes that the Yankees added 3 players to their 40 man roster.

"...righthanders Johnny Barbato and Rookie Davis and outfielder Ben Gamel.

(In Photo: Johnny Barbato)
Barbato, 23, who came to the Yankees from the Padres last Dec. 29 in exchange for reliever Shawn Kelley, went 6-2 with a 2.67 ERA in 40 relief outings between Double-A Trenton and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Gamel, 23, was named the International League Rookie of the Year after batting .300 with 10 homers, 14 triples, 28 doubles and 64 RBIs in 129 games with Scranton.

Davis, 22, went 8-7 with a 3.86 ERA in 25 games (24 starts) between Class A Tampa and Double-A Trenton."

So there you have it.

I should have named my kid "Rookie". Kidding, Rookie's first name is actually William. Oh well.

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