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New York Yankees: Can the Bronx Bombers Hold onto 1st Place in the AL East?

Yankees enter a new week with a five-game lead over the surging Tampa Bay Rays. At times, it seems like the Yankees season couldn't go any better, but at the same time it feels like it couldn't be unluckier.

The Yankees have been plagued with the injury bug this season. Key players such as CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, Nick Swisher, Mariano Rivera and Alex Rodriguez have spent time on the disabled list. Also, outfielder Brett Gardner and starting pitcher Michael Pineda were shut down early in the season.

But for every injury the Yankees have suffered, someone has stepped up in their place. Guys like Eric Chavez, Andruw Jones, Raul Ibanez and Jayson Nix have performed admirably and have contributed to make ...

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