Kevin Baker's book is here!

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Kitschers and Patchers report: Top 10 Yankee Patchers


Patch: A small piece of material affixed to another, larger piece to conceal, reinforce, or repair a worn area, hole, or tear.

Top 10 Yankee Patchers of 2009
1. Mariano Rivera -- stopped blood-loss from open wounds.
2. Brian Cashman -- picked up Jerry Hairston Jr.
3. Jerry Hairston Jr. -- 'nuff said.
4. Joe Girardi -- patched bullpen.
5. Francisco Cervelli -- when Jorge, Jose were hurt.
6. Sonia Sotomayor -- filled Yankee hole on Supreme Court.
7. AJ Burnett -- patched faces with cream pie.
8. Lady Gaga -- claims to fill every media interview with at least one Yankee reference.
9. Denzell Washington -- filled hole in CC Sabathia's memory about Yankee history.
10. Geico -- filled 15 minute calls with big savings on car insurance

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