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Alex Rodriguez: Moving Yankees Star Down in Batting Order Is the Right Move

had to change for New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez in Game 4 of the 2012 ALDS, and manager Joe Girardi knew just what button to push. The skipper decided to slide the star slugger down to fifth in the batting order, per ESPNNewYork.com senior writer Andrew Marchand via Twitter:

 

Jeter DH, Tex 3rd, A-Rod 5th, Raul not starting

— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) October 11, 2012  

While the move may not sit well with A-Rod himself, it's the right call nonetheless.

Other notable players will be taking on different roles in the lineup as well, and all the factors in play tilt in Rodriguez's favor. Robinson Cano is the team's best all-around hitter, and leaving him in the cleanup ...

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