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Yankees want to find some time off for A-Rod

Last night marked the start of 13 straight games for the Yankees before the All-Star break and Joe Girardi isn't taking any chances with Alex Rodriguez's hip.

Girardi said that Rodriguez would rest "for sure" at some point next week in Minnesota, but the third baseman might get a day off before that.

"We do have four day games in a row and there's a good chance I could give him a day...

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