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Yankees sell underdog role; don't buy it

Yankees manager Joe Girardi is beside himself with excitement for Opening Day and discusses the Yankees' Opening Day lineup. Videojournalist: Chris Ware (March 30, 2011)

I've gained about 10 pounds in the last two years. I think it makes me more intimidating.

My hair has been falling out for a good 10 years or so. It gives me a professorial aura.

Therefore, I could relate perfectly well to the Yankees, as they prepared to open their 2011 season Thursday against Detroit at Yankee Stadium, taking their deserved underdog status and running with it.

"We're...

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