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New York Yankees: Derek Jeter to the DL Makes More Sense Then You Think

the New York Yankees medical staff decides what the best course of action is in regards to Yankee captain Derek Jeter's injured calf, let me save them some time.

Put Derek Jeter on the 15-Day disabled list, today.

This works out well for the Yankees on a number of levels.

Most importantly, it allows the 36-year-old Jeter two weeks to rest and fully recover. Whether he would admit it or not, a two-week break in the action is a good thing for Jeter's body.

A bad idea would be to allow Jeter to play through the injury, possibly leading to this becoming one of those "nagging" injuries that stays with him throughout the entire season.

Brett Gardner can slide into the leadoff spot, and the obvious replacement for Jeter ...

Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - New York Yankees


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