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July 01, 2006

Brian Bruney

From the Daily Astorian -

Warrenton’s Brian Bruney has started the climb back to the Major Leagues, and he’ll do it in Yankee pinstripes this time.

Released by the Arizona Diamondbacks last month, Bruney was signed this week by the New York Yankees, and will head to Tampa, Fla. to begin work on the mound.

“He’s coming off rehab (from stretched ligaments in his elbow), so they’ll have him throw at the A level (Tampa Yankees) until he gets comfortable,” said Bruney’s father, Joe Bruney. “Then after that they’ll ship him to Columbus, Ohio (with the Triple A Columbus Clippers) until they feel confident with him.”

Bruney will get a fresh start – and a fresh shave – with the Yankees.

Joe Bruney said his son threw in the bullpen for four teams in the last week, working out with Cincinnati, Seattle and Detroit Friday of last week and with the Yankees Monday.

Three years ago, Bruney was a pretty hot closer prospect. He's just 24-years old now. You have to wonder why the D-backs took him off their roster. Still, this could be a sleeper find for the Yankees.

Posted by Steve Lombardi at July 1, 2006 10:38 PM

Comments

Could be this year's Small/Chacon. It sounds like he doesn't cost anything but minimal salary, and the big question is whether his arm is healthy. Sometimes teams give up too quickly on a guy.
Right now, I'd rather have the Yankees go this way rather than trade Philip Hughes for someone (except Santana or Liriano perhaps)

Posted by: rbj [TypeKey Profile Page] at July 2, 2006 11:17 AM