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Yankees' Jeter, Damon sidelined by flu (AP)

 
Yankees captain Derek Jeter and left fielder Johnny Damon are out of the starting lineup because of flu. Jeter originally was in the starting lineup for Friday night's Subway Series opener against the Mets, then was scratched and missed the game -- on his 35th birthday. He and Damon were not in the posted lineup for Saturday night's game, and manager Joe Girardi said they were the latest... (link)

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