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Jeter Downs

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Former Yankees player signs to play in Japan

The New York Yankees on Tuesday announced that they have released infielder Jeter Downs to allow him to play in Japan. The Yankees said that Downs was released on Monday and will sign with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, a Pacific League team in Nippon …

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Everyone made the same joke about Yankees’ latest addition

The jokes are writing themselves for the New York Yankees. The Yankees made a notable move Tuesday, claiming former top prospect Jeter Downs off waivers. The 25-year-old shortstop Downs got designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals …

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Derek Jeter sends message to Red Sox rookie named after him

Derek Jeter is not known for his fondness of the Boston Red Sox, but he did wish one of the team’s young players success on Wednesday. Red Sox infielder Jeter Downs was in Wednesday’s lineup against Detroit for his Major League debut. …

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Red Sox rookie had funny way of learning about callup

Boston Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs got the call to the majors on Monday, but he quite literally almost missed it. Downs, a 23-year-old middle infielder, was called up by the Red Sox on Monday to fill the final spot on the roster. He said he …

Dodgers trade Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp to Reds in massive deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers were looking to clear some payroll this offseason and accomplished that goal in a major trade with the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers are trading Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Alex Wood, $7 million, and prospect Kyle Farmer to the …

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