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Sam Borden

Journal News columnist TAMPA, Fla. - Age is one of those attributes that is almost always presented under heavy disguise. Look older. Act younger. Carry yourself like a gentleman. Sleep like a baby.

This has been a particularly noticeable phenomenon in the Yankees' clubhouse in recent years, particularly among pitchers. Think about it: Roger Clemens was 44, looked 30 and frequently acted like a 19-year-old hopped up on Red Bull; David Wells was 40, looked 6 - in whale years - and acted like a bratty 9-year-old who dropped his ice cream cone in the sandpit; Kevin Brown was 39, looked (or at least walked) like he was 82 and acted

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As do I.

I expect a quality year from Phil (anything over 15 wins or under a 4.00 ERA would be great in my opinion).

He better show he belongs or Hank will ship him for the next big FA pitcher.

Hey kid, the Yankees put all of their eggs into your basket. Now, go show their faith in you was deserved.

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