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Derek Jeter: When the Captain Goes Down, the Crew Must Step Up

class="ui-droppable">When Derek Jeter showed up at spring training seemingly ready to play, Yankee fans anticipated the return to his old form.  Ultimately, he ended up re-injuring himself and sat out the first three months of the season. 

When the Yankee captain returned to the lineup, he rejoined a team that has unexpectedly hung around near the top of the division.  Jeter will once again miss an extended period of time, as he was placed on the 15-day disabled list today with a strained right quadriceps.

That the Yankees have played over .500 for so long without Jeter, A-Rod, Mark Teixeira, Curtis Granderson and Kevin Youkilis has been amazing.  Fortunately for the Bronx Bombers, a number of young players ...

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