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JETER MISSES CHANCE TO HIT IN CLEANUP SPOT

 
DETROIT - For what would have been the second time in his career Derek Jeter was slated to hit fourth today until rain killed the Yankees-Tigers game at Comerica Park. Afterward, manager Joe Girardi presented the shortstop with the lineup card, and... (link)

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