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Derek Jeter: Can the New York Yankees Survive Without the Captain?

the weekend the Yankees answered this question with a resounding, unequivocal yes.

Although Jeter will surely be a first-ballot Hall of Fame shortstop, he is no longer a crucial piece of the Yankee puzzle. Although it is impossible to measure the effect of losing a big name like Jeter on a team’s psyche, the Yankees seem to have been unaffected by Jeter’s absence.

Since the captain was placed on the DL last Tuesday, the Yanks have won six of their last seven games, bringing their recent total to nine wins in their last 11 contests.

Before leaving for the disabled list, Jeter was batting only .260 with 20 RBI in the leadoff spot. Seven players in the Yankees starting lineup have had better OBP than Jeter this season (Martin, ...

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