Yankees breathe sigh of relief as Fernando Cruz avoids Tommy John surgery — for now
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SAN DIEGO — Fernando Cruz is avoiding the knife for now, in theory giving him an outside shot of pitching again this season.
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What happened
SAN DIEGO — Fernando Cruz is avoiding the knife for now, in theory giving him an outside shot of pitching again this season.
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Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Yankees breathe sigh of relief as Fernando Cruz avoids Tommy John surgery — for now?
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- What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?