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When: Tonight through Wednesday. 

By MARC TOPKIN 

Before the New York Yankees go home to celebrate the opening of their lavish new $1. 

Coming off an embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees needed a lift from A. 

Coming off an embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Yankees needed a lift from A. 

Nick Swisher wasted little time proving his versatility for the Yankees -- he made pinch-hitting appearances in each of the first two games before starting the next five games at two different positions (right field and first base). 

--3B Alex Rodriguez arrived in Tampa on Monday to begin baseball activities as he continues to recover from the hip surgery he underwent in March. 

The first week of the season ended better than it began for the Yankees, though hopes of a sweep of the Royals disappeared with a furious eighth inning rally by Kansas City in its 6-4 win Sunday. 

Elvis Andrus can't decide on the most exciting moment of his offseason. 

Orlando Hudson said he always used to imagine what it would be like to play in a major market. 

Rickie Weeks has heard time and time again about how he's slowed down in the field. 

By Marc Topkin 

Joe Maddon believes his Tampa Bay Rays are talented enough to return to the postseason as long as they remain level-headed. 

After 2008 left New York void of a playoff team for the first time in 14 years, both the Mets andYankees will be looking to get off on the right foot when both break in their new stadiums this week.