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New York Yankees: Joakim Soria ‘Interested’ in Setting Up for Mariano Rivera

Yankees lost their initial setup man in Rafael Soriano as a free agent this winter.

They might be able to find his replacement in another closer for a lot less money.

Dan Martin of the New York Post reported that Joakim Soria would be "all ears" if the Yankees called and were interested in the Royals closer to set up for Mariano Rivera.

"If there is a fit, Joakim would be elated to work with Mo. He would close everywhere except there," said Oscar Suarez, Soria's agent.

Soria missed the entire 2012 season after he needed Tommy John Surgery, and according to Suarez, Soria wouldn't be ready to pitch in 2013 until right around May.

With the Royals, Soria had 160 saves with a 2.40 ERA in five seasons and was a two-time ...

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