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Being There: No News on Derek Jeter Injury Bad News »
"I have no news, nothing."That statement to the media by Derek Jeter (via MLB.com) really says it all. For a player who once played himself on Seinfeld, this has become a season about nothing. Jeter's rehab from a fracture suffered in the playoffs last October has morphed into a secondary rehab from a re-fracture. Time seems to be standing [...]
Is Post-All-Star Break Derek Jeter Return Realistic »
The New York Yankees didn't need bad news, but they got it on Thursday. MLB announced a major setback for Derek Jeter: Derek Jeter had CT scan that revealed small crack in area of previous injury, will not return until sometime after All-Star break. — MLB (@MLB) April 18, 2013 With this setback, the Yankees feel that [...]
Reason for Optimism with Derek Jeter Ankle Injury »
Derek Jeter almost assuredly won't be ready for Opening Day, according to the New York Daily News, but this isn't a huge setback.The New York Yankees will likely put their captain on the disabled list to start the season, allowing him to come back as soon as April 6. The soreness in his repaired ankle simply made it impossible for him to play [...]
New York Yankees Team Health Report: 2013 Injury Risk »
Will Carroll has produced an annual Team Health Report for each MLB team for 12 years. The report gives risk ratings for every player in the expected starting lineup and starting rotation, plus two relievers. A proprietary formula sets a baseline according to a player's age and position. It is adjusted by 12 factors, including injury history, team [...]
Yankees Can Expect Derek Jeter Back at Full Strength »
Although Derek Jeter is coming off a significant injury, he should be healthy enough to come back strong in 2013. He has been cleared to resume baseball activities, and the biggest question might be how much time he sees at shortstop this spring and during the season.Jeter fractured his ankle last season on a play to his left. He could [...]
Alex Rodriguez Has Hip Surgery, Should Return to »
Alex Rodriguez underwent hip surgery in New York on Wednesday. The surgery, long planned and intended to correct the issues that led to his utter collapse during the playoffs, was successful.The expectation is that Rodriguez will need six months of rehab and will return to the Yankees around the All-Star break. Until then, Kevin Youkilis will [...]