Girardi: A-Rod Had Hip Stiffness In '08

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Yankees manager Joe Girardi revealed on Tuesday that Alex Rodriguez suffered from hip stiffness last season, which is part of the reason why the team is being cautious with the injury.

"Alex expressed a little stiffness. There was really no pain," Girardi said on Wednesday. "We just thought it was best because he had some minor issues last year with it. We'll have a better idea after today with what the course of plan is."

Rodriguez is set to have the hip checked out by a specialist on Wednesday.

"Whenever you have something going on, you're concerned," Girardi said. "The fact he didn't have a lot of pain is a little bit more comforting. He's been able to play, and play at a high level. It hasn't kept him from doing anything. It hasn't kept him from driving the baseball. That's the good thing."

Via ESPN

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