By the time the New York Yankees shortstop returns after the All-Star break from the broken ankle he suffered last fall, he will be 39.

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And while I'd relied on the "sweep vans" a couple of times to give my ankle a break, I'd walked so much farther than I'd expected.

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These days, the Yankees are missing some of their star power, with Alex Rodriguez (hip) and Derek Jeter (ankle) not expected back until after All-Star break.

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By now it was Murray who was grimacing in pain because of an ankle injury, but he did not call for the trainer and managed to break to love at the start of the decider.

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Flashbulbs popped as Jeter addressed the media Thursday for the first time since it was learned that Jeter has a new crack in his broken ankle, and that he will be out until at least the All Star break.

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Williams even had a reverse dunk in the third quarter, showing how much better he feels after ankle pain had him playing well below his usual level before the All-Star break, when he could barely jump.

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