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Derek Jeter to be used more in DH spot
Derek Jeter - SS - New York Yankees
Feb. 17, 2013 - 12:40 PM ET

Yankees manager Joe Girardi plans to occasionally start Derek Jeter (ankle) in the designated hitter slot against left-handers this season.

It makes sense not only because it will allow Jeter some rest for his surgically-repaired ankle, but also because the team's primary DH, Travis Hafner, isn't nearly as good against lefties. Eduardo Nunez will play shortstop when Jeter is the DH.