biggest transition Ive been through," Girardi said. "I need

Guus Hiddink admits he is using mid-table security to promote youth and give Chelseas young players the chance to show what they can do. Vans Old Skool Cheap . Ruben Loftus-Cheek has started three of the last four games under the interim boss, while Matt Miazga, Kenedy and Bertrand Traore have all had minutes under their belts in recent weeks.Chelsea were convincingly beaten 3-0 by Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, but Hiddink does not believe the damage is irreparable. When asked how far Chelsea have fallen behind the likes of City at the top of the Premier League, he told Sky Sports Patrick Davison: Its difficult to say. You can restore it hopefully as soon as possible in the upcoming time.I must say that I use [this time] now to get some young players on board, and then there is a risk that you get a little bit outplayed, but thats not due to the young players. I want them to get the experience. Theres nothing to win for Chelsea, and then when you play a big team, for them its a very good experience. Matt Miazga started his Chelsea career this month The Blues have had a torrid campaign, parting company with Jose Mourinho in December. They now sit 10th in the league with little to play for, but Hiddink is desperate for his players to show some passion in the final weeks of the season.[There is] nothing at stake in silverware, of course, but having as difficult a season as Chelsea, everyone has to show his character and his pride at playing for the club in a difficult time, Hiddink said.Im very keen and Im very motivated to get the last games done with a good result and not let it slide away. Chelseas Ruben Loftus-Cheek (left) has started three of the last four matches Hiddink is expected to leave Chelsea at the end of the season when Antonio Conte takes his place as First Team Head Coach, but the 69-year-old was hesitant to reveal precisely what his plans are.I know, I know [what Ill do], he said. Taking a bit of holiday. But its too early now, its half-May and then well talk. Not today. I have a lot of ambition here and I hope we can end the season with our chest a little bit out front. Also See: Match report As it happened Chelsea fixtures Chelsea stats Vans Old Skool Clearance .com) - Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending May 11. Vans Old Skool Grey Sale . Eller said the Oilers were a "junior team" that was "all over the place" before Edmontons 4-3 victory over Montreal on Tuesday night, Oilers head coach Dallas Eakins took offence to Ellers comments and used it to motivate his youthful team. http://www.vanssalestore.com/vans-old-skool-clearance.html . Mats Zuccarello and Derek Stepan scored shootout goals, and backup goalie Cam Talbot earned his second win in two nights as the Rangers shook off a late tying tally and beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 Monday night. TAMPA, Fla. -- Joe Girardi found out about Derek Jeters retirement announcement the same way almost everyone else did: when the New York Yankees captain posted a letter to the world on his Facebook page this week. Girardi left snowy New York on Friday and arrived at spring training for his seventh year as Yankees manager, and he spent the first eight minutes of his 20-minute opening news conference discussing Jeters decision to retire after this season. "I think we were probably all a little bit taken aback by it," Girardi said. "Youre never sure how someones going to do it, but I had no inkling that thats what he was thinking." After missing the playoffs for just the second time in 19 years, the Yankees were back in business when pitchers and catchers reported ahead of Saturdays opening workout. Alex Rodriguezs locker was empty following his season-long suspension. Masahiro Tanaka inherited Mariano Riveras locker and Shawn Kelley got Andy Pettittes stall. Scott Sizemore, attending camp on a minor league contract, was assigned Robinson Canos jersey No. 24. Position players report next Wednesday, when Jeter holds a news conference at Steinbrenner Field to explain his decision. Girardi has exchanged texts with the 39-year-old shortstop but has not spoken with him. "This is going to be a guy thats hard to replace in your clubhouse and on your club," he said. "Its the nature of the business where people age and they move on and they go and do different things in their life, and in our life its a little bit quicker than some of the other working people of this world." Jeter was limited to 17 games last year after fracturing his left ankle in the 2012 playoffs and breaking it again last spring during his rehabilitation. Girardi said Jeter always told him "I feel great," but that he could sense frustration. After working out Friday with Brian Roberts at the Yankees minor league complex, Jeter demurred discussing his decision. "It makes no sense to do it here and then do it again over there, so Ill do it all over there one time," he said. And so now Jeter will go on a valedictory tour, much like Mariano Rivera did last year. JJeter is not the type to call attention to himself, making his public announcement before spring training all the more surprising. Vans Toy Story Sale. "It could have been just watching how Mo did it, and how much fun everyone seemed to have with it with Mo," Girardi said. "He might have said, you know, its a pretty good way to go out." Jeter has won five World Series titles with the Yankees but none since 2009, and his final lap of the major leagues figures to set the theme as New York tries for title No. 28. His teammates looked forward to speaking with him after he reports. "Not really surprised, saddened I guess that hes not going to be around," ace pitcher CC Sabathia said. "You want a guy like that to play forever." Having witnessed Chipper Jones final season with the Atlanta Braves in 2012, new Yankees catcher Brian McCann is looking forward to Jeters last go-round. "Hes been the face of baseball since he broke in," McCann said. "I went through it with one Hall of Famer. Im going to go through it with another." David Robertson, inheriting the closers role from Rivera, hadnt thought Jeter would make his plans known before the seasons end. "But Im really glad he did," he said. "I think its going to give the fans a chance to come out this year and see him in his final season in pinstripes." Robertsons new job is one of many changes for the Yankees, who spent $471 million on free agents, including a $20 million payment to Tanakas old club in Japan. McCann and outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Beltran are among the many newcomers, and first baseman Mark Teixeira is returning from a wrist injury that sidelined him most of last season. Cano -- the Yankees top hitter -- left for a $240 million, 10-year deal with Seattle. Girardi predicted for the April 1 opener at Houston that Yankees players at every position other than pitcher will be different from opening day last year. The only time thats happened in franchise history was 1947, according to STATS. "I think it is probably the biggest transition Ive been through," Girardi said. "I need to learn a lot of new faces fairly quickly." ' ' '