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Yankees Sign Iraqi Hurler
Shoe-throwing Tight-hander Impresses Scouts


In their latest bid to beef up their pitching rotation for the 2009
season, the New York Yankees today signed Iraqi journalist Muntadar
al-Zeidi to a three-year deal worth $32 million.


The right-handed al-Zeidi, 28, impressed the Yankees scouts with his
performance in Baghdad yesterday when he threw both of his shoes at
President George W. Bush.


While neither of the shoes hit their target, both throws "had great
velocity and good movement," said Yankee co-owner Hank
Steinbrenner. "The first shoe was high and outside but the second one
was right down the middle," Mr. Steinbrenner said.


The Yankees' boss said that he was also impressed with Mr. al-Zeidi's
fighting spirit when Secret Service agents tackled him. "That could
come in handy when we have a series with Boston," he said.