He has proven that he is healthy—his wicked curve limited hitters’ average to .182 after the All-Star break last season.

According to ESPN’s Peter Gammons, the Yankees signed relief pitcher Paul Quantrill yesterday.

A lefty with a slider, Quantrill will compliment Gordon nicely. Felix Heredia also resigned yesterday, and Yankees hope Gabe White will follow. By shaping up the bullpen, the Yankees have made Weaver expendable—and good trade material for a run at another starter.

Resigning Aaron Boone—he of the 11th-inning home run against the Red Sox—and Enrique Wilson brings back two solid members of the infield. Not every signing needs to be a blockbuster, and their returns are two more pieces falling in place for the Yankees.

New York over Boston yet again. Business as usual.

—Staff writer Brenda E. Lee can be reached at belee@fas.harvard.edu.