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How Isiah Kiner-Falefa's unique player development path has prepared him to be Yankees shortstop: 'He's a real grinder' - The Athletic
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Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa disagrees with Aaron Boone's reason
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa's base-running blunder costs Yankees an out
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How Isiah Kiner-Falefa's unique player development path has
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa's base-running blunder costs Yankees an out
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Versatile Rookie Infielders Give Yankees Infield Depth - The New
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa is no longer a viable option for the Yankees
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Yankees Trade Gary Sanchez to Twins - The New York Times
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Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa praised after costly error, called