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New York's top prospect has had a rough 12 months; he was almost traded for Cliff Lee last year before that deal fell apart, he played himself out of a backup's job in spring training and he has been an afterthought much of the season.

Taking Inventory of Trade Bait Daniel Barbarisi 2011

That breeding worked so well that Romine remains in the mix for the major-league backup's job, perhaps even ahead of more highly rated and experienced catching prospect Jesus Montero.

Yanks' Romine Bred to Be a Major Leaguer Daniel Barbarisi 2011

The injury makes a murky catching situation clearer by default; Cervelli and Montero had been in a neck-and-neck competition to claim the backup's job behind Russell Martin.

Montero Gets His Chance Daniel Barbarisi 2011

There is an open competition for the backup's spot in camp, but Mr. Cervelli figures to get the job while Mr. Montero heads to Triple-A to get regular at-bats.

One Thing the Yankees Don't Need: Catchers Daniel Barbarisi 2011

Steven Stamkos whacked a rebound over Fernandez with 7: 53 left - his 20th goal - to spoil the Boston backup's shutout bid.

USATODAY.com 2008

These are players most people know who can give you a starter's production at a backup's price.

Restless? These sleepers have the right Rx 2008

These are players most people know who can give you a starter's production at a backup's price.

Restless? These sleepers have the right Rx 2008

Sam Wyche, the former head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said he always valued a backup's psychological makeup more than his football talent.

All Grind and Very Little Glory Scott Cacciola 2010

These are players most people know who can give you a starter's production, often for a backup's price.

Not all the eggs are golden in this hunt 2007

Courtney Anderson caught a TD pass from Tuiasosopo with 6: 23 to play, just the second TD throw of the six-year backup's career.

USATODAY.com - Football - Oakland vs. San Francisco 2006