Rehabbing Jeter taking grounders, swings
Derek Jeter is back on the field, taking grounders and swinging again for the first time since he reinjured his ankle, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday
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Rehabbing Jeter taking grounders, swings
Derek Jeter is back on the field, taking grounders and swinging again for the first time since he reinjured his ankle, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday