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A story released yesterday that Yankees utility man Oswaldo Cabrera refused to undergo shoulder surgery to “improve his average” and “prove his worth” to the team. He did much more than that!How
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Yankees, Nationals lineups Wednesday Which starters made trip to West Palm Beach? (3/22/23)
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Wistfulness deepens as Cabrera braces for his famous final scene — and maybe a future role
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Yankees could use Oswaldo Cabrera as a legitimate option in centerfield
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Yankees Aaron Judge Stuck at 60 Home Runs in Pirates Game, Shy of Record - Bloomberg
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Oswaldo Cabrera talks utility role, rise with Yankees: 'I'm a dreamer
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Yankees send slumping Oswaldo Cabrera to Triple-A
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Where the Yankees can turn for left field options, from free agent Michael Conforto to a Bryan Reynolds trade
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