Jeter likely to miss opener vs. Bosox

- Derek Jeter did nothing yesterday to test his cranky left quadricep muscle that has forced him to miss the past three games. Jorge Posada was the DH in Joe Girardi's radically altered lineup against Royals left-hander John Bale since his tired right shoulder doesn't affect his swing. He proved that last night with a solo homer in the ninth inning of the Yankees' 6-1 victory over the Royals.

Judging by Girardi's comments don't look for Jeter to return to short or Posada to catch tonight when the Yankees invade Fenway Park for the first of three games versus the Red Sox. Continue