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feeds.nytimes.com - 10/28/2009
Analysis: In the D.H., No Obvious Advantage
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Unless Hideki Matsui manages a sudden impersonation of Reggie Jackson, the Yankees may not benefit from either his presence or his absence.

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Bats — ... Wednesday Game 2: Phillies at Yankees 7:57 p.m. Thursday Game 3: Yankees at Phillies 7:57 p.m. Saturday Game 4: Yankees at Phillies 8:20 p.m. Sunday Game 5: Yankees at Phillies* 7:57 p.m. Monday Game 6: Phillies at Yankees* 7:57 p.m. Nov. 4 Game 7: Phillies at Yankees* 7:57 p.m. Nov. 5 TV: Fox * if necessary Baseball News Take a Look at the Latest Yankee Tradition 2 Sluggers Are Having the October of Dreams Lines Blur Between Phillies and Yankees Territory Analysis: In the D.H., No Obvious Advantage Martinez Brings His Show Back to the Bronx ...

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