New York Yankees non-roster invitee Mark Melancon (C) throws during the team's spring training workout for pitchers and catchers at Legends Field in Tampa, Florida, February 17, 2008. Reuters Pictures 24 months ago

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  5. Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees, center left, and Takuo Takihana, owner of the Yomiuri Giants, pose for photos during an exhibition ceremony for the Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy, far left, and the Giants' 2009 Japan Series trophy at MLB cafe TOKYO in Japan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. Both trophies were displayed at the Major League themed cafe Monday. The World Series trophy's next stop will be in Beijing and Hong Kong.
  6. Specially invited guest Shintaro Kabe observes the New York Yankees' 2009 World Series trophy at MLB cafe TOKYO in Japan, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The trophy was displayed at the Major League themed cafe Monday, and its next stops will be in Beijing and Hong Kong.
  7. New York Yankees President Randy Levine speaks to the media upon his arrival at Narita International Airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, January 31, 2010.
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  9. New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman holds the World Series trophy upon his arrival at Narita International Airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, January 31, 2010.
  10. New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman (L) and President Randy Levine pose with the World Series trophy upon their arrival at Narita International Airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, January 31, 2010.
  11. New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman (L) holds the World Series trophy next to President Randy Levine upon their arrival at Narita International Airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, January 31, 2010.
  12. New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman (L) and President Randy Levine pose with the World Series trophy upon their arrival at Narita International Airport in Narita, east of Tokyo, January 31, 2010.
  13. New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, center, is asked questions from reporters after meetings with baseball owners and general managers Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in Paradise Valley, Ariz.
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  16. New York Yankees pitcher Randy Johnson sits in the dugout during his team's game against the Seattle Mariners in Seattle in this September 1, 2005 file photo. The five-time Cy Young award winner announced his retirement after 22 major league seasons on January 5, 2010.

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