Girardi said there's a small possibility that left-handed reliever Clay Rapada (shoulder) will be ready for opening day.

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Then comes the staccato sound of Clay Rapada clearing his throat, as he tries to get the phlegm out.

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The Yankees released RHP Clay Rapada, who was designated for assignment last week.

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New York LHP Clay Rapada (shoulder) expects to resume playing catch on Saturday.

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New York designated LHP Clay Rapada for assignment to make room for Overbay, whose contract was selected from the minors.

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Left-handed reliever Clay Rapada, slowed by a shoulder injury, is playing catch, but his opening-day status has not been determined.

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Yankees reliever Clay Rapada won't be throwing for the next seven to 10 days because of bursitis in his shoulder.

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Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Curtis Granderson have long-term injuries that will keep them out through at least the first month, and on Friday Yankee brass said that lefty specialist Clay Rapada will join them on the DL. Starter Phil Hughes is likely to start the season on the shelf as well, while Derek Jeter's status for the first week is up in the air.

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