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Don't believe how historically good Isiah Kiner-Falefa's 2021 has
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Mistakes see Yankees get blooped to death by Guardians in ALDS
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa's range blessing and curse for Yankees
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Aaron Hicks as starting left fielder is fine, for now
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The Yankees look good on paper but there are warning flags
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What to make of Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa's hot
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa disappointed with his defense in Yankees' ALDS
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa disappointed with his defense in Yankees' ALDS
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Why Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa's defensive metrics vary