Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/15/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Apr 15, 2013, 6:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

Granderson On Jeter - Bombers Beat | Bryan Hoch: Updates on Derek Jeter's progress have been scarce, but Curtis Granderson says he has been hitting the ball well, but when he is set to return is still a mystery.
Calculating Value - New york Post | Joel Sherman: Robinson Cano can score major points for MVP early on if he can lead the depleted Yankees to a successful April. After all, wouldn't holding the team together be considered valuable?
Sunday Q&A - New York Post | Steve Serby: Vernon Wells sits down with Steve Serby for a question and answer interview session. He talks about his teammates, his memories of the game and his family life.
Dumb Scheduling - Yahoo! Sports | Phil Watson: Now that the Yankees have to return to Cleveland to play the Indians in a doubleheader, Joe Girardi thinks it's stupid to play northern teams when it's still cold and rainy and not return all season.
A Chance - Newsday | John Jeansonne: David Phelps gives the Yankees a chance to win when he can pitch multiple innings of shutdown baseball, but he's not eyeing a rotation spot just yet.

Rotation: Andy Pettitte won't start until Friday when the Yankees face the Blue Jays.
Rehab: Jose Ramirez threw a simulated game as he attempts to come back from shoulder tightness.
Home Runs: After much talk about the Yankees' lack of home run power, they are currently ranked in the top five.

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