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After their (not really) disastrous 2008 season, with blowhard Hank Steinbrenner promising all sorts of changes, the Yankees' biggest move on the non-playing level proved to be the firing of third-base coach Bobby Meacham. There have been a few other tweaks, however. The Yankees have informed the ultra-popular Frank "Hondo" Howard that his services won't be retained. Howard worked this past season as a professional scout. And former Yankees outfielder Hector Lopez, who spent the last 15 seasons as a coach for the rookie-level Gulf Coast Yankees, won't return, either. The Yankees also let go special pitching instructor Rich Monteleone, batting-practice pitcher Mitch Seone and massage therapist Scott Yelin.

New York Newsday

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December 1, 2008  08:25 AM ET
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The loss of Scott Yelin is big news! Wow, my aching back! This off season is so interesting, isn't it? ..... Ok Ok firing of Bobby Meacham might be news worthy. But wait oh my, Hector Lopez! The last of the 1961 Yankees. No repect...

December 1, 2008  08:27 AM ET
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repect = respect Grrrr damn fat fingers. Good morning all!

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December 1, 2008  08:41 AM ET
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I sweetie.

December 1, 2008  08:43 AM ET
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did you have a nice holiday?

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December 1, 2008  08:50 AM ET
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it was very good very hectic but with much fun. Had all the babies around me at once, gave them all cash they love me.

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December 1, 2008  08:57 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:53 AM ET  12.01 by becca e.

my grandpa always gave me money... and let me comb his hair:))And played poker with me, love those grandpa's!!!

Yeah grandpa's are like that. We're all trying to get into heaven.

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December 1, 2008  08:59 AM ET
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Only two months or so until spring training Catchers and pitchers. We're getting there.

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December 1, 2008  09:05 AM ET
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very disappointed with the USF team. But My other teams are doing well, NY Rangers and NY giants, but these seasons are just a hold over for the real sport..BASEBALL!!!!

December 1, 2008  09:06 AM ET
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Catch ya later....

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December 1, 2008  09:40 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:59 AM ET  12.01 by The Original Tony

Only two months or so until spring training Catchers and pitchers. We're getting there.

BOO YAA!

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