Do the 2009 Yankees have the greatest infield ever? That's the question Anthony McCarron of the Daily News tries to answer in yesterday's news. It's actually not that crazy of a question when you think about it.The infield of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano and Mark Teixeira is one of the vital cogs in the Yankees' great season so far, but their impact may be much deeper, in terms of baseball history. Some believe, with apologies to the immortal Tinker to Evers to Chance, or to Connie Mack and his "$100,000 Infield" of the 1910s, that the Yankees' "$78 Million Infield" - their combined salaries - could one day be the finest all-around group ever."I think arguably you could say they are the best," says Palmer. "When you consider their offense, there can't be a better infield. They are playing outstanding defense and when you couple that and the best offense, that's pretty special."...the four players have ...
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