Kitschers and Patchers report: Top 10 Yankee Patchers

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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