The Yankees see two potential replacements for injured 3B Alex Rodriguez slip away, as Eric Chavez, who was A-Rod’s back-up over the last two seasons, signs with Arizona while Jeff Keppinger, whom the Yankees were also pursuing, agrees to a three-year deal with the White Sox.

On December 5, 2012 — The Yankees see two potential replacements for injured 3B Alex Rodriguez slip away, as Eric Chavez, who was A-Rod’s back-up over the last two seasons, signs with Arizona while Jeff Keppinger, whom the Yankees were also pursuing, agrees to a three-year deal with the White Sox.

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The Yankees see two potential replacements for injured 3B Alex Rodriguez slip away, as Eric Chavez, who was A-Rod’s back-up over the last two seasons, signs with Arizona while Jeff Keppinger, whom the Yankees were also pursuing, agrees to a three-year deal with the White Sox.

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