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Derek Jeter back to shortstop? Still not sure

Derek Jeter reacts after he struck out swinging

Photo credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Joe Girardi made it sound unlikely that Derek Jeter will return to shortstop Tuesday night when the Yankees host Toronto.

Jeter went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run and an RBI in Sunday’s 6-4 win over the Rays, his fourth straight start as the DH since leaving Wednesday’s game with a bone bruise in his left ankle.

The Yankees are off Monday. Eduardo Nuñez, who had three stolen bases and scored...

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