Derek Jeter

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David Wright Named 4th Captain In Mets History; Jon Niese To Start Opening Day

“This is probably one of the proudest days of my career so far,” Wright said. “(I’m) honored and very proud to be on the short list of guys that have been captain of this franchise. For me it’s a dream come true, to say the least.”

2013/03/21

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Cashman Expects Jeter To Play Minor League Games For Remainder Of Spring

Derek Jeter will only play minor league spring training games

2013/03/21

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Cashman: ‘It’s A Possibility’ Jeter Could Miss Opening Day, Start Season On DL

“We’ve got to do what’s right for him,” Cashman said. “Whatever’s right for him will be right for us. I’m not saying he’s going to be DL’ed, but I can’t tell you he won’t be. I don’t think it’s anything serious. I just think it’s a timing issue.”

2013/03/20

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Derek Jeter ‘Not Concerned’ About Cranky Ankle; Still Targeting Opener

Relax, Yankees fans. The captain says he’s OK.

2013/03/20

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Sims: To Play Or Not To Play? That Is The Question

What is interesting is that many fans, and even many in the media, still minimize the impact of injuries, especially those not requiring surgery. Is it the money that players make that pushes people to feel that athletes should just play through pain?

2013/03/19

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Sweeny: Derek Jeter’s Ankle Discomfort Is Enough To Raise Red Flag

While Jeter said that he was not “concerned” and didn’t see it as a “setback,” clearly there is at least reason for pause in the comeback story that has accounted for most of the ink this spring.

2013/03/19

Derek Jeter Scratched From Tuesday’s Lineup With Left Ankle Discomfort

Derek Jeter said he was removed from Tuesday’s lineup for “precautionary” reasons because his surgically-repaired left ankle feels “stiff.”

2013/03/19

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Yankees First Baseman Teixeira Optimistic Surgery Won’t Be Necessary

Injured Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira plans to begin baseball drills in a week.

2013/03/17

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Split Squad Yankees Shut Out By The Phillies 7-0

Brennan Boesch made his Yankees’ debut and went 0-or-3 Saturday as a New York split squad lost 7-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

2013/03/16

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Jeter Returns To Shortstop, Pettitte Makes Spring Debut In Yankees’ Win

Pettitte, who had been pitching in simulated games, allowed one run and four hits over three-plus innings. The left-hander had three strikeouts and three walks.

2013/03/14