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1. This New York Yankee attended Georgia Tech in college. He has played for various teams such as the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He was signed on December 23rd, 2008. Who is this Yankee first baseman?
2. This Yankee addition was most recently the number 2 starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was signed to a contract during the 2008 offseason. He proudly donned the number 34 in hopes to win a title with the Yankees. Can you name this starting pitcher?
3. This pitcher became the number 1 starter for the Yankees in 2009. He is a former Cy Young Award winner and has played for the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers. In 2008, he led the Brewers to the NL Wild Card crown, only to fall to the Phillies in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Who is he?
4. This Yankee right fielder was given the starting job when Xavier Nady went down with an injury early in 2009. He was previously acquired in a trade with the White Sox for Wilson Betemit and Jeff Marquez. Name this Yankee who has also been a first baseman.
5. This utility infielder made the final cut as the 25th man on the roster out of spring training. He played in place of Cody Ransom and Derek Jeter when both were injured at certain points during the 2009 season. Name this Yankee infielder.
6. This rookie catcher was the starter when both starting and backup catchers Jorge Posada and Jose Molina were injured early in 2009. He played very well in these players absences, fulfilling his duties as a catcher. Name this rookie catcher who was injured in a spring training game with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008.
7. This catcher was a former member of the Boston Red Sox and Tornto Blue Jays. He was called up alongside Francisco Cervelli in 2009 to fill up roster slots taken by the injured Jorge Posada and Jose Molina. Name this veteran backup catcher.
8. This former AL Rookie of the Year shortstop spent just a few months with the Yankees in 2009, when he filled in for the injured Cody Ransom, Alex Rodriguez, and Derek Jeter. He was signed in the 2008 offseason with an overload of other free agents. Name this former Yankee infielder.
9. This outfielder was a fresh addition to the Yankees, having been acquired in a trade with Pittsburgh on June 30th. His Yankee debut was successful, as he went 2 for 4 with a solo home run. Name this Yankee utility man who replaced Ramiro Pena on the active roster.
10. This Yankee reliever was acquired in a trade with the Washington Nationals in 2007. However, he was injured for the entire 2008 season. He came back on track and pitched for the Yankees in 2009. Name this right-handed pitcher.
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