Granderson showed up in the Yankees clubhouse before Sunday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles.

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Yankees clubhouse manager Lou Cucuzza makes sure to have enough champagne and plastic sheeting (to protect lockers and equipment) on hand for the days of possible clinching games.

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But then you walk into the Yankees' clubhouse Thursday morning and see Jeter's locker, pinstriped pants awaiting his arrival, as ever.

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