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TAMPA, Fla. -- Alex Rodriguez is back on the field for the New York Yankees in his new role as an instructor.A-Rod arrived Friday at the Yankees minor league complex in Tampa to work with prospects taking part in instructional league.Wearing white pinstripe pants and a dark blue Yankees T-shirt, Rodriguez talked with Clint Frazier, Blake Rutherford and Jorge Mateo after early hitting drills on Derek Jeter Field. He also spent time talking with coaches and players during regular batting practice.Rodriguez wore a No. 13 uniform while in the dugout during Fridays game against Toronto.It still fits. Thats a good thing, Rodriguez said with a smile. It feels great to be back in pinstripes.Rodriguez is scheduled to meet with the players in the clubhouse before Saturdays game with Baltimore.The 41-year-old played his final game with New York on Aug. 12. He signed a contract to work with minor leaguers in the Yankees farm system through 2017.We owe the game, Rodriguez said. In many ways its our responsibility and privilege to pay it forward.Frazier, Mateo and Rutherford, along with Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar, are part of a deep group bolstered by a series of trades this season.The talent jumps off the page, Rodriguez said. This is as much good young talent that Ive seen here in all my years here.Rodriguez believes catcher Gary Sanchez, called up in August, is part of a core of players from player development that will make a major impact.When he hit that bomb off Tazawa in Boston when I was there, I started to think its about time for me to take care of my girls because I could no longer do that, Rodriguez said. When youre in the dugout and you can feel somebodys heart beat at game time, you can tell theres unique calmness about him. Its very unusual for a rookie. Pretty awesome to see what hes doing.Rodriguez will also serve as a studio analyst during the playoffs for Fox for the second straight year. The network said Thursday that hell make his 2016 debut Oct. 7 on Fox Sports 1 for the start of the NL Division Series.Rodriguez is enjoying his life after playing, especially spending time with daughters.I am, he said. Im making more round trips with all these events. Its great to be more part of it now. They often tell me, `Dad, were glad youre home.Rodriguez was released a day after his final game as part of an agreement reached following conversations with Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner. During his instructional time, hell report directly to Steinbrenner.He knew the game, and those kids should sit around and just pick his brain, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said in New York. And he can help in some dos and donts.The Yankees are responsible for the final year of Rodriguezs $275 million, 10-year player contract in 2017.A 14-time All-Star, Rodriguez hit .200 with nine homers and 31 RBI in 65 games this season. He has 696 career homers and trails only Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) on the career list.Rodriguez led the Yankees to their 2009 World Series title, but its been a tumultuous tenure since he arrived before the 2004 season in a trade with Texas. Starting in 2008, the three-time AL MVP made six trips to the disabled list in six seasons.Major League Baseball suspended him for the 2014 season for violations of baseballs drug and labor contract.George Blanda Youth Jersey . He says so-called TRT is only one problem and he wants to go even further than the ban. "Its about time," St-Pierre told reporters at a promotional event in Montreal on Friday. "I think its a good thing. Ronnie Lott Womens Jersey . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. 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Miller reached right to deflect Mikhail Grabovskis attempt with just over 2 minutes remaining in regulation, and then made two more saves in the shootout Sunday to give the Sabres a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals.IRVINE, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley thought he saw New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia on Thursday, only for teammates to convince him otherwise.It turns out Gurleys first instinct was right on, as Sabathia and Yankees manager Joe Girardi visited training camp at UC Irvine before starting a weekend series against the Angels.I did see CC, Gurley said. I knew I wasnt tripping.Rams fans will get their own `blink and miss it moment when Gurley plays in the preseason for the first time Saturday. He didnt play in any exhibition games last year while still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered during his final season at Georgia. The absence of action didnt seem to hinder Gurley, who rushed for 1,106 yards and 10 touchdowns in 13 games as a rookie.Coach Jeff Fisher said Thursday that Gurley would play one series against the Kansas City Chiefs, perhaps two before taking a seat. Asked what he wanted to see from the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year,A couple carries, maybe some protection stuff, and get him out, Fisher said.Thats fine by Gurley. He couldnt remember what he was doing during the preseason last year, aside from some pregame warmups.Dont even want to remember, Gurley said.Gurley is looking forward to live action, as there are limits to what practice can accomplish in preparing for the regular season.You can do that stuff in practice, but those game reps creep up on you a lot faster, Gurley said.Game reps will also be coming for rookie quarterback Jared Goff. The No. 1 overall draft pick from California will play with the first-string offense, though Case Keenum will take the first snaps. Fisher said starters on both sides of the ball will play into the second quarter.Our plan is to get Jaared in with the ones for a series or two, see how that goes, and let Jared play into the third quarter, Fisher said.dddddddddddd Its important to get him in there with the starters and the ones, so I think it will be a good experience for him.Defensive end Robert Quinn will not make his preseason debut after a quick trip to the Rio Olympics to see his sister compete in the 100-meter hurdles.Quinn was back for Thursdays no-pads session, but Fisher didnt want to risk playing him in a game given the lengthy travel involved.I think it makes sense for us to hold Robert for another week. He had a good practice today, Fisher said. His sleep is a little off. Hes in great shape so I think we will hold Rob until we go to Denver.Hybrid linebacker-safety Mark Barron will be a game-time decision, Fisher said. Barron has not practiced for the last three days, though Fisher downplayed his absence and attributed it to rest.Game notesCornerback E.J. Gaines was helped off the field with an apparent leg injury during a two-minute drill near the end of practice. Fisher said Gaines had made everyone a little nervous, but hes OK. Gaines missed last season with a foot injury and has been limited in training camp with a mild hamstring strain. ... Wide receiver Tavon Austin made a memorable one-handed catch during a team period, pinning the ball against cornerback Lamarcus Joyners back before controlling it. ... Lawrence McCutcheon, who spent 42 years with the Rams as a player and scout, announced his retirement.---AP NFL website: http://www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '