The question of who will be the Yankees fifth starting pitcher is sure to be a hot topic until a decision is reached later this Spring. The leading candidates are the obvious suspects, Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes, followed by Sergio Mitre, Alfredo Aceves and Chad Gaudin (in no specific order). Early spring training starts [...]
If Joba Chamberlain wins the fifth starting spot in the Yankees’ rotation he won’t have any inning restrictions. “Joba Rules” have been called off and the young pitcher will be able to let it fly in 2010. Yankees pitching coach, Dave Eiland, told the NY Daily News, “He’s just going to go out and pitch [...]
Who do the Yankees trust coming out of the bullpen? The first and most obvious answer; Mariano Rivera. After Mariano the level of trust drops substantially. Here are the various confidence levels the Yankees have in their bullpen. Most Confidence: Mariano Rivera Mr. Reliable has a 0.71 ERA this postseason. Girardi has called on Mo [...]
Neither team has confirmed their starters throughout the entire series but here are the probable starters. Game one starters have been confirmed by both teams. Game 1 Wed, Oct 28. Cliff Lee @ CC Sabathia (Phillies won 6-1) Game 2 Thurs, Oct 29. Pedro Martinez @ AJ Burnett (Yankees won 3-1) Game 3 Sat, Oct [...]
With a 2-1 series advantage, the Yankees turn to CC Sabathia in game four of the ALCS on three days rest. Sabathia started game one against the Angels and pitched eight strong innings giving up just one run on four hits. Coming off a game three loss in 11 innings, this game is important for [...]
No decision has been cemented yet by he Yankees concerning their rotation for the ALCS against the Angels. We know CC Sabathia will get the ball in game one, followed by AJ Burnett and Andy Pettitte. Game four remains up in the air. Joe Girardi is leaning toward going with a three man rotation and [...]
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