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September 16, 2007
The Yankees just concluded BP and manager Joe Torre discussed a few things, including catcher Jorge Posada, pitcher Roger Clemens and the playoff race.
Posada, who was involved in a devastating collision with the Sox' Eric Hinske at home plate on Saturday, was taken to the hospital after that game and results were negative. He's back in the lineup tonight and is serving as the club's designated hitter.
Torre said everything is fine with Posada's health and the Yankees need his bat in the lineup, especially since he's hitting .338 this season.
Torre, a former major-league catcher, said he can't remember ever being knocked out while playing. Posada was never down for the count, but it was pretty close Saturday.
New York slugger Jason Giambi is out of the lineup and Doug Mientkiewicz will be playing first base. Giambi has struggled defensively this series, plus Torre said his elbow his a little sore after being hit by a pitch during Saturday's game. Mientkiewicz is 3-for-10 lifetime against Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, including a home run.
Clemens returns to Fenway tonight and Torre said he has nothing but respect for the future Hall-of-Famer. Both teams are expecting an exciting matchup.
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