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Bombers bits

By Jamal Collier

• McCann received a routine day off Monday after catching three straight games during the Yankees' weekend sweep of the Reds.

• Left-hander CC Sabathia, out for the season after undergoing right knee surgery, celebrated his 34th birthday on Monday.

• Monday's start by Shane Greene marked the Major League-leading 46th time the Yankees have used a rookie starting pitcher this year. Seattle came into the day in second place with 23.

Jamal Collier is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @jamalcollier.
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