It takes two to fill in for A-Rod

 
There's no replacing Alex Rodriguez in the heart of the Yankees' lineup, but with the three-time MVP on the disabled list and Jorge Posada still sidelined, Joe Girardi needs some sort of production from Morgan Ensberg and Alberto Gonzalez. [link]

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