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- Updated: July 30, 2016
ST. PETERSBURG — For the first time since July 22, Alex Rodriguez was back in the Yankees’ starting lineup for Saturday’s game against the Rays. The 41-year-old designated hitter batted cleanup after getting just one at-bat since his last start.
“He’s meant a lot to this organization,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. “He’s meant a lot to the success that we’ve had here. But my job is to put out what I feel is the best lineup every day. And that’s what I try to do. I’m not always going to be right where I hit guys.”
Girardi was peppered with questions about his use of the 14-time All-Star and three-time MVP.
“When I don’t play him, I’m questioned. When I play him, I’m questioned,” Girardi said. “So anyone who wants to do it, can do it …
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