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 PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Bobby Abreu has another chance to prove he can thrive under playoff pressure. The New York Yankees acquired the two-time All-Star right fielder and starting pitcher Cory Lidle from the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday for four minor league prospects.
Desperate for pitching and a productive bat in their depleted outfield, the Yankees took on Abreu's hefty contract, hoping he can help them catch first-place Boston in the AL East.
"It's a team everyone wants to go to," said Abreu, who slumped badly in the second half last season when the Phillies finished one game behind NL wild-card winner Houston.
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