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All-Star lineups announced; Jeter-Cano 1-2 for AL

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, left, and

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Yankees hitters will have the chance to go back-to-back-to-back at the 2012 All-Star Game.

The AL and NL starting lineups were announced Monday afternoon, with Curtis Granderson, Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano batting ninth, first and second for the American League, respectively.

Justin Verlander will start for the AL. The Detroit Tigers ace is 9-5 with a 2.58 ERA this year.

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