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Despite injuries, Steinbrenner optimistic Yankees have playoff shot

Associated Press

Monday, July 7, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. -- Hank Steinbrenner remains optimistic the New York Yankees can make a playoff push despite a rash of injuries to key players in the first half. Outfielders Johnny Damon (sprained left shoulder) and Hideki Matsui (knee) are on the 15-day disabled list, and staff ace Chien-Ming Wang (right foot) is out until at least September. Reliever Brian Bruney is also out with a foot injury. Third baseman Alex Rodriguez and catcher Jorge Posada were on the DL earlier this season. "With what ...

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