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Jake Bird Admits Yankees Debut Was “Disastrous,” Eyes Bullpen Redemption

Per Gary Phillips, Bird didn't take his demotion to Triple-A well after yielding a grand slam and a walk-off homer in his debut for the Yankees on Aug 1. Boone said Colorado “overworked” him: “wear and tear… took its toll.” Now, in Yankees camp this spring, he’s chasing two openings after reshaping his cutter for more ride.