VIDEO: Headley's heroics secure victory in Yankees debut

Chase Headley required just a handful of at-bats to endear himself to the New York Yankees, delivering a game-winning single in the bottom of the 14th inning of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers just hours after being acquired from the San Diego Padres.

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Headley, who arrived at Yankee Stadium after the game had started, entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning and went hitless in three at-bats before knocking a walkoff single to lift the Yankees to a 2-1 victory.

"He's had a whirlwind of a day," Yankees manager Joe Girardi told MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. "He got traded, had to pack his stuff, get here and he gets a huge hit."

Headley was understandably flustered by Tuesday's events, but was glad to bookend his day with a memorable contribution.

"A little chaotic; awesome, though," Headley said. "Obviously, you have mixed emotions when you've been at a place for as long as I've been in San Diego. But I couldn't be happier to be a Yankee. It's unbelievable. Can't even believe I'm saying that. A long day, but a great way to finish."