Bruney Activated

Despite the results of a YES Network Quiz (bottom right of the page), Brian Bruney is probably the most important person for the Yankees to get back. There starting rotation can live without Chien-Ming Wang (although he'll be back shortly according to RAB's Chad Jennings) and the Yanks have proven that they're offense is strong enough to absorb the loss of Jorge Posada (who will also be returning soon as he got some running in today). They're bullpen however, has struggled mightily without Brian Bruney. The only really reliable arm out there this year has been that of Phil Coke. The rest have been extremely inconsistent. It'll be nice to get a strong arm to bridge Mariano Rivera. 

The Yankees sent down RHP Edwar Ramirez to clear up roster space for Bruney. Ramirez, 28, has a 5.19 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 17.1 IP. He has been criticized mostly for his poor command. Already this season, he's dealt 15 free passes and 6 home runs.