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What role will Isiah Kiner-Falefa play for the Yankees in 2023
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The key to success for the Yankees lies in their sudden
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa throws historically bad pitch during Yankees
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa is no longer a viable option for the Yankees
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