The first returns on the New York Yankees' bullpen additions at the trade deadline were about as bad as they could have been, with Jake Bird, David Bednar and Camilo Doval combining to give up nine runs (seven earned) in Friday's 13-12 loss to the Miami Marlins.

There’s a well-worn idiom about how you “never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Often attributed to Will Rogers, its place in the public consciousness was cemented by its inclusion in a 1980s shampoo commercial.

Each of the three relievers acquired by the New York Yankees at the MLB trade deadline appeared Friday night, and the results were unfortunate for the trio.

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