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Cody Ransom lives to fight another day as the Yankees have apparently optioned Duncan back to the minors to make room for Hairston. 

This is what drives me nuts about keeping 12 pitchers, you lose a weapon on the bench that could have tremendous value.  A bench of Hairston, Ransom, Duncan, Hinske and Molina would be perfect.  You would have a power bat from the left side and the right side.  A backup catcher, two guys who can play everywhere on the infield and since Hairston has some speed, a decent pinch-runner.  But, the Yankees carry 12 pitchers, so they won't have that power righty bat until September 1st.  I don't really understand why a bullpen with five guys who could throw multiple innings plus Rivera wouldn't be enough, but the Yankees and most of baseball seem to disagree with me.