Yankees Derek Jeter Out Until All-Star Break

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was hoping for a productive season after being out with a surgically repaired left ankle.
He won't be playing any time soon after refracturing his ankle last week and will not return until after the All-Star break, manager Brian Cashman announced Thursday.
"We have to back off and let that heal. This is obviously a setback. We are looking at, in terms of speculating on when Derek might be back with us, you are looking at some point after the All-Star Break," Cashman said.
The new crack was discovered after Jeter made an unscheduled visit to ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in Charlotte last Thursday after not participating in workouts the weekend before and doing a reduced workload during the week. Dr. Anderson told Cashman that 95 percent of people who have this injury come back from it fine. The crack will take anywhere from four to eight weeks to heal.
Jeter fractured his left ankle during Game 1 of the ALCS against the Tigers last October, had surgery on October 20th, and hoped to be back by Opening Day. That hope was pushed to early May after setbacks in his rehabilitation made his return improbable.
Jeter had said his ankle was fully healed after a visit to see Dr. Anderson on March 7th. It's likely the new injury is because Jeter is notorious for denying injuries. He's known to say, "I'm fine, I'll play tomorrow."   Jeter's determination to return ahead of schedule may have backfired on the 39 year old captain, and for some can be seen as a selfish act.
The Yankees are doing alright so far this season, going 8-5. Jeter's absence solidifies Eduardo Nunez into the position, where his defense can be suspect. In 522 major league plate appearances Nunez has hit .271/.318/.378 and stolen 39 bases.
"I'm happy with Nix and Nunez, but I would be happier with Derek," said Cashman.
What can be said about Jeter, whether you're a Yankees fan or not, is that no one plays the game like he does. His contributions to the Yankees organization and Major League Baseball are innumerous. But no one wants to see him end his career because of an injury. When Jeter returns, we may see him more at DH than shortstop.
"He is obviously the toughest one we have ever had. You know when Derek Jeter continues to have issues that don't go away, then it means more than just you typical something, I guess. That is what led to the follow-up. [He is handling] it like a pro. He said, 'I will see you in four to six weeks.' He will never let anybody see any area of weakness or problem. His attitude is, 'You are going to see me sooner than later.'"
Reference: ESPN
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Derek Jeter Working Way Back From Ankle Injury

English: New York Yankees Derek Jeter batting against the Baltimore Orioles during a baseball game Thursday, June 28, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

How can it be that spring training is just around the corner?
Having suffered an ankle fracture during the American League Championship last October against the Detroit Lions, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is doing all he can to come back from the injury and be ready for opening day on April 1st. Jeter broke his ankle lunging for a grounder in Game 1 and had surgery a week later.
He was cleared on Wednesday to resume baseball activities, but won't take the field until the end of the month. The 13-time All-Star player said this is normal pre-spring training routine.
"I've go the ok to start. But I don't start until next week or the week after, anyway. In terms of baseball activity, I'm right where I need to be," said Jeter.
Jeter is out of a walking boot and has begun working out in Tampa.
"He's doing fine," general manager Brian Cashman said. "All the boots are off. He's allowed to walk around now in shoes and stuff, but he's not doing any running. He's at the complex and they have an underwater treadmill, so he's been doing some walking underwater."
Jeter had his best season in 2012 since 1999, leading the American League with 216 hits and batted .316 with 15 homers and 58 RBIs. His ankle had been originally injured in mid-September and then later reinjured by several foul balls off his foot.
He is just one of several players, including CC Sabathia (elbow) and Mariano Rivera (torn ACL), who are coming into spring training off surgery.
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Derek Jeter Out With Fractured Ankle

He was trying to make a diving catch in the 12th inning of last Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. He ended up fracturing his left ankle instead.

Shortstop Derek Jeter will miss the rest of the postseason, having elected to have surgery on his fractured ankle, which will keep him out for five months. Manager Joe Girardi was brief on Jeter's injury, saying, "His ankle is fractured, so he's out. He's out."

Jeter sustained the injury when he dove to his left to field a ground ball from Tigers shortstop Johnny Peralta, but his ankle twisted underneath him as he fell to the ground. He threw the ball to second baseman Robinson Caro to prevent a run from scoring. Jeter stayed on the ground, in clear pain and was helped off the field by Girardi and trainer Steve Donahue. The crowd at Yankee Stadium began to cheer "Der-ek Jet-er."

Pitcher Andy Pettitte was not surprised to hear about the severity of Jeter's injury, as he came back recently after a long road with a foot injury. "For him to lay down on that field, I knew something was broke or torn completely. When I saw him not get up, I knew he was done, really. That doesn't surprise me at all," said Pettitte. "It's bad. It's a bad loss. Obviously, it's your captain and we got a game tomorrow. We got to move forward and guys are going to step up to play out there. Just have to do a good job for us."

Jeter received the news from team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad and according to Cashman, he had no reaction. Jeter had suffered a bone bruise in Game 3 of the ALDS on his left foot and one earlier in September on his left ankle. These injuries may have encouraged the fracture. 

Jeter, 38, decided to have elective surgery on his fractured ankle, surgery that will sideline him for five months. He may not be ready for spring training until late March. The surgery will also likely keep him out of the World Baseball Classic, which Jeter had been looking forward to participating in, as former skipper Joe Torre will manage the US team. 

Jeter's surgery will be performed on Saturday by Dr. Robert Anderson, out of Charlotte, NC. Dr. Anderson put Jeter's recovery time from the original two to three month time frame to four to five months. "My understanding is that it's possible he will be ready earlier than that time frame," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday night. "But it's best to put out there four, five months, as a safer bet."

Jayson Nix and Eduardo Nunez have stepped in since Jeter suffered his fracture. Jeter was batting .333 for the Yankees. Cashman has expressed little interest in securing another shortstop in Jeter's absence. "I haven't looked at that at this stage. We do have Eduardo Nunez, we have Jayson Nix. So it's not something we're focused on. And I wouldn't think that's something I would gravitate to."

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