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Jeter Leaves With Quad Strain
Published 4/8/2008 by Bronx Liaison at Bronx Liaison
Derek Jeter left Monday night's game with what was termed a "mild quad strain," though Yankees injury news is always downplayed before it is totally necessary. Quads are tricky to diagnose because they can be day-to-day, or last for weeks [see: Beltran, Carlos].

Mussina, Abreu Too Much For Rays
Published 4/8/2008 by Mike at Green Pinstripes
The Yankee bats finally came to life on Monday, but it wasn't all peaches 'n cream for the Bombers. Mike Mussina was brilliant through six, Bobby Abreu fell a double short of the cycle, Hideki Matsui drove in two and the bullpen pitched three scoreless innings as the Yanks downed Tampa 6-1 at The Stadium.  The win gave the Bombers a split of the four-game set, but Derek Jeter left the game in the third inning with a strained quad -- the only downer to an otherwise enjoyable ballgame. The Good: Mike Mussina.  Moooooose!  Mussina was in total command against the Rays.  The Moose worked quickly and economically and almost burned a path to ...

American League News - 4/8
Published 4/8/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
The Red Sox have many surprises for today’s Fenway Park opener. The Angels’ K-Rod is fine after tweaking his ankle when he slipped on the stairs in the dugout. Mychael Urban answers questions in the A’s mailbag. Jordan Bastian answers questions in the Blue Jays mailbag. The Indians were happy to get Victor Martinez back in the lineup. Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard will face his first test today. The Orioles have won 5 straight games. T.R. Sullivan answers questions in the Rangers mailbag. The Rays home opener is officially sold out. Dick Kaegel ...