This is a very proud moment for him. I'm very pleased with the year he had. He's getting more comfortable here in New York. Alex helped us win so many games, both offensively and defensively, and he continues to improve.
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I don't disagree with that. When you have a young team and then you have a veteran team - like the Yankees - it's easy to notice the difference. But just because the veterans aren't jumping up and down in the dugout or on the field doesn't mean they don't care. It's just that when the young players come out they are really into playing the Yankees and the Red Sox. They want to show they are worthy. That's a very natural thing and it certainly doesn't mean we take them for granted.
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If people are struggling, then you sort of rearrange the furniture a little bit. We have all capable people here, so we're going to try to go with the hot hand as best we can.
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