NEW YORK – That tense, surreal final out still was vivid in the Yankees’ memory, which went a long way toward explaining the expression on Brian Cashman’s face. It wasn’t a celebratory look as much as relief, or, closer to the truth, pure exhaustion. AP Derek Jeter's single in the fifth inning drove in the tying run. The Yankees beat the Royals, 3-2, to move one game ahead of the last-place Boston Red Sox in the AL East. The general manager is the first to admit the Bombers aren’t a very good team these days. The Yankees squeaked by the anemic Royals, 3-2, on a night that could’ve dropped them into dead last in the East. Only the Red Sox’ loss to the Orioles spared ... Continue reading →

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Joe Girardi is doing his best to pretend Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira aren’t dragging down the Yankees’ offense, but who’s kidding whom? There’s concern at the organization’s highest level about both players’ declines, steep enough to ultimately force Girardi’s hand. ASSOCIATED PRESS At his current pace, Alex Rodriguez will struggle to finish with 20 home runs. How? Think of Curtis Granderson, Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher in the middle of the lineup and you have an idea where this could be going. The decision to de-emphasize A-Rod and Teixeira ultimately will be Girardi’s, but it’s politically charged enough to warrant a discussion with GM Brian Cashman, if not his blessing. To this point, Girardi has not suggested to the general manager about the possibility ... Continue reading →