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April 12, 2008
*Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (thigh) will miss the remainder of this series. Manager Joe Girardi said Jeter would take ground balls today, but it's unlikely he'll play on Sunday. And, there's no timetable on his return. Girardi said his captain his willing to play hurt -- as he's done so many times befroe -- but they don't want to rush him.
*Catcher Jorge Posada (arm) will serve as the DH again today. He was able to play long toss on Friday, but did not throw today.
*Red Sox slugger David Ortiz continues to struggle at the plate, but Girardi knows it's only a matter of time before Papi launches one out. "We still approach him very carefully," said the manager.
*Josh Beckett will start for the Red Sox and face the Yankees' Mike Mussina. Girardi spoke highly of the Sox' right-hander today. "He's got great stuff," he said. "He knows how to pitch. He's a pure power guy and when he's on he's tough to beat."
*Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui has been given today off.
*Alex Rodriguez's wife, Cynthia, is expecting the couple's second child next week. A-Rod currently has 520 career home runs. His next one will tie him with Ted Williams and Willie McCovey for 15th on the all-time list.
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