Jeter, Ramirez Plagued With Injury Issues

(The Voice of Yankees Universe)

Derek Jeter has a sore right hamstring., but its supposedly not serious at all. However, this is still something you don’t like to hear. He is expected to continue running today, this after the Yankee captain took part in all the necessary drills yesterday except the running program.

“It’s no big deal,” Jeter said. “It’s really not an issue.”

Jeter said his hamstring soreness will not affect his training for next month’s World Baseball Classic. The shortstop is on the United States team.

“It’s not a pull. It’s not a strain,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. “It’s a little sore. Obviously we’re going to watch him and make sure he’s ready.”

Girardi plans to sit down with Jeter before he departs for the WBC next week.

“We will talk and make sure he’s healthy,” Girardi said. “It’s awful early to be playing meaningful games. Is his hamstring bad? No. It does concern me because the last thing we want is some player getting hurt during the WBC because that affects our whole season.”

Edwar Ramirez meanwhile, ended his bullpen session early because of right shoulder tendinitis. He said he didn’t feel very comfortable during the session, especially on the front part of his shoulder above his arm 

He is expected to be examined today by Dr. Allen Miller. Hopefully this isn’t serious either. You don’t want your guys dropping like flies when the team hasn’t even played a game yet.

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