Yanks Call Up Duncan, Demote Traber
26th April, 2008 - 4:52 pm
ESPN - The Yankees called up Shelly Duncan from the minor leagues on Saturday and started him in right field against the Indians, according to the Associated Press.

To make room for Duncan, the Yanks sent Billy Traber down to their Triple-A affiliate.

"It's a new role for Billy [in the bullpen] and he needs to get a little better control of his breaking ball against lefties," manager Joe Girardi said. "I'll encourage them [at Scranton] to use him against a ton of lefties. Billy knows what we want. He's a bright kid." [READ]

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