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Yankees injury updates: Derek Jeter has 'great' checkup, Clay Rapada out

Derek Jeter hits an RBI triple during the

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- Derek Jeter visited Dr. Robert Anderson, who performed surgery on his left ankle in October, for a scheduled checkup in Charlotte, N.C. Manager Joe Girardi said it went "great" but did not have a date for when Jeter will run full speed on the bases, thought to be the final obstacle before he appears in a game.

- Add lefty reliever Clay Rapada to the list of the injured. Girardi...

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