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Rockies trade reliever Jake Bird to Yankees for prospects
Before Thursday’s trade deadline closed, Colorado traded Bird to the Bronx for second baseman Roc Riggio and left-hander Ben Shields. Riggio was the Yankees’ No. 10 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, and Shields was their No. 29 prospect.
Yankees keep stockpiling relievers by adding Jake Bird from Rockies: Trade grades
Not even an hour after the Yankees agreed to a deal for Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar, the club traded for Colorado Rockies middle reliever Jake Bird in exchange for second baseman Roc Riggio and left-handed starter Ben Shields.
After trading away a reliever at the deadline, the Rockies best bullpen arm could be headed for the injured list.
He actually didn't have to, not anymore. The Yankees loosened their facial-hair policy this offseason. Bird may have had to ...
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