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AL East News and Rumors

With constant Alex Rodriguez drama, Yankees need to put spotlight on comeback of Derek Jeter

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If the Bombers were a prizefighter, they would most resemble Mike Tyson rolling around on the canvas after being hammered by Buster Douglas. Unlike Tyson, the Yankees have a savior to pick them up off the canvas: The organization has Derek Jeter to lead…

Gordon Edes, ESPN.com

The Boston Red Sox on Thursday agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Lyle Overbay, an agreement that includes an invitation to spring training, a team official confirmed.

Wallace Matthews and Andrew Marc, ESPN.com

Alex Rodriguez of New York Yankees has no plans to retire

Marty Noble, MLB.com

Earl Williams, the 1971 National League Rookie of the Year who played for the Braves, Orioles, Expos and Athletics, died this week at home in Somerset, N.J. The Newark Star-Ledger reported his death, noting that Williams had been diagnosed with acute le…

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Alex Rodriguez put on that No. 13, and everybody from the owner to the general manager to the manager to Yankee fans everywhere were faint with excitement. Only now they all want to do anything and everything to make sure that he never puts the uniform …