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                <p>CLEARWATER, Fla. – The New York Yankees keep tinkering with their leadoff hitter.</p>
                <p>Brett Gardner hit first, with Derek Jeter No. 2, for the second time during spring training in Sunday's road game against Philadelphia.</p>
                <p>Jeter was the leadoff hitter 137 times last season, and the Yankees captain hit second on 18 occasions.</p>
                <p>"The fans are into everything," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "You're talking about Derek Jeter. Anytime his name is mentioned it's going to be a big story."</p>
                <p>Gardner was first in the lineup in 25 games during 2010. The outfielder got most appearances (56) in the ninth position.</p>
                <p>"The interesting thing is how they work together," Girardi said. "With Gardy on and running, Jeter hitting to the right side a lot. It can open up holes. You can do it 9-1 (in the lineup) as well."</p>
                <p>Moving Gardner to the top spot could mean 50 or more additional at-bats for the left fielder. But Girardi says there's added value in having Gardner hit ninth.</p>
                <p>"Just because he is going to come up before the big boys," Girardi said.</p>
                <p>Nick Swisher's solid performance at No. 2 could also impact the look of the opening day lineup.</p>
                <p>"We have other options we can do," Girardi said. "Swish did a very good job in that role. It's something we have to decide."</p>
                <p>The manager expects no changes when it comes to Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez and Robinson Cano hitting in the 3-4-5 spots.</p>
                <p>Notes: Yankees spring training instructor Reggie Jackson arrived in camp. The Hall of Famer had back surgery during the winter. ... RHP Joba Chamberlain (upper-body muscle soreness) and LHP Pedro Feliciano (left arm tightness) said they felt fine one day after throwing off a bullpen mound.</p>
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