New York Yankees

A-Rod set to hit off a tee

Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees during batting...

Alex Rodriguez #13 of the Credit: Jim McIsaacNew York Yankees during batting practice before playing against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. (April 5, 2011)

By Bobby Bonett

Girardi said Alex Rodriguez will hit off the tee today in Tampa, his first on-field activity since surgery on his right knee July 11. Girardi said when A-Rod returns he will reclaim his spot as the cleanup hitter.

CC Sabathia, 4-1 with a 0.92 ERA in July, was named AL Pitcher of the Month.

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Girardi said Alex Rodriguez will hit off the tee today in Tampa, his first on-field activity since surgery on his right knee July 11. Girardi said when A-Rod returns he will reclaim his spot as the cleanup hitter.

CC Sabathia, 4-1 with a 0.92 ERA in July, was named AL Pitcher of the Month.