The New York Yankees have declined their option on left handed pitcher Damaso Marte according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News.

Marte was sidelined the entire 2011 season due to an injury. The left handed pitcher was 2-6 with a 6.02 ERA in 49.1 innings throughout 76 games with the Yankees in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

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