Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/19/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Apr 19, 2013, 6:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

Jeter Out - MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Derek Jeter suffered a new fracture in his repaired ankle and will now be out until the All-Star Break.
Rapid Reaction - ESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: Jeter's injury means that Eduardo Nunez will be the starting shortstop, they'll place him on the 60-day DL and many questions will be raised about his future at the position.
Waiver Claims - It's About the Money | Michael Eder: The Yankees have made quite a few waiver claims in recent years.
Drop in Velocity - The Star-Ledger | Andy McCullough: If CC Sabathia's loss of velocity is permanent he believes he can learn to pitch with diminished stuff.
Gray's Rise - ESPN College Sports | Teddy Mitrosilis: Jonathan Gray turned down the Yankees after being drafted in the 10th round in 2011 and he now could be one of the top draft picks of 2013.
Simplifying Jesus Montero - U.S.S. Mariner | Jeff Sullivan: Jesus Montero was once one of the best prospects in baseball, but everything has fallen apart for him with the Mariners and Jeff Sullivan breaks down what is wrong with him.

Shortstop: Brian Cashman claims that he is happy with Eduardo Nunez and Jayson Nix at shortstop.
MLBTR: Robinson Cano tops the 2014 free agent power rankings.
LOOGY: Clay Rapada is making a start in Extended Spring Training. Huh.
Ex-Yankee: The Astros have sent Brett Wallace down to Triple-A and have called up ex-Yankee Brandon Laird.
Buy Yankees Tickets: If you're in Toronto you should be going to the game