Jeter out with flu

- Derek Jeter was scratched from last night's lineup against the Braves due to the flu that is circulating through the Yankees' clubhouse.

"We sent him home," said manager Joe Girardi, who never saw the shortstop. "It's going around, it's either the flu or a head cold. One or the other. He came in and we kicked him out."

Ramiro Pena would have replaced Jeter in the lineup, but the game was rained out. Continue

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[Al]

Wishing Jeter a speedy recovery and a long and prosperous life ahead.