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Yankees move on to Texas to face Rangers
After a two-game stomping from the Yankees that has Red Sox fans questioning everything that is wrong with their franchise, the two teams were rained out last night. It is unfortunate as I was looking forward to a sweep, as well as listening to Terry Francona call a game while chanting his name and booing his successor. I guess the fun will have to resume in July when the two teams meet again.
So it is on to the Lone Star State where the Yanks will be facing the hottest team in baseball, the Texas Rangers. From listening to the “experts” the Rangers are the best thing to happen to baseball since catchers got smart enough to wear protective gear. They can pitch, hit run, field, cook, clean, fold your shirts, tune up your car, and if needed their owner can put you in a headlock and punch you in the face.
However, the Yanks aren’t playing too shabby themselves. As long as Ivan Nova starts every game of the series and Freddy Garcia just waits for the team at an airport bar in DFW, New York should be able to make a series of it. With the exception of Robinson Cano, the whole team seems to have found their groove at the plate, and who isn’t expecting Cano to break out of his slump at any time?
First pitch tonight is at 7:05 ET. C.C. Sabathia will toe the rubber for the Bombers while Derek Holland and his mustache will take the mound for the Rangers.
Should be a fun series.
News and Notes from around the Yankee Universe
The Yankees (5-5) lost to the Twins (3-7) last night 7-3. The two teams play the second of their four game series tonight at 7:05 ET. C.C. Sabathia will take the mound for the Yanks and will be facing Francisco Liriano.
Morning Coffee & Links
Yanks start hot, cool off quickly
Curtis makes a great read, great catch
Jeter can’t do it by himself
Sabathia’s arm still warming up
Jeter is too hot to sit
A touching tribute for Jackie Robinson
Mariano Rivera is perfect man to keep Robinson’s legacy alive
Here’s to a great day of baseball!
Michael Pineda to DL; Yankees rotation set
Michael Pineda was placed on the DL with shoulder tendonitis one day after complaining of pain following a dismal outing against the Phillies. It seems the move should finalize the rotation for the Yankees as they head into the last few days of spring training. As it stands here is what the starting five looks like:
C.C. Sabathia
Hiroki Kuroda
Phil Hughes
Ivan Nova
Freddy Sanchez
Of course once Andy Pettitte is ready to go in early May someone will have to be bumped, and in all likelihood Freddy Sanchez will move into the long relief role. Once Pineda is healthy we will be looking at the rotation once again, with the battle between him, Hughes, and Nova to see who sticks.
So the starting five is set heading into opening day April 6th, but hardly set for the entire season. Should be fun to watch.
Morning Coffee and Links
Pineda needs to change to stay healthy
A big day for Bichette
Too early to bail on Pineda
Pettitte’s legs not on shape
Hopeful lefty Cabral breaks elbow
The next big idea in baseball
Here’s to a great day of baseball!
Morning Coffee and Links
News and notes from around the Yankee Universe
Phil Hughes to be Yanks fifth starter
A-Rod gets ribbed
Jamie Moyer knows Pettittes challenges
Joba Chamberlain to meet with reporters today
Pettitte gets closer to game action
Sons of players are worlds apart
First Pitch: Don’t trade Freddy
The Yankees will face the Blue Jays tonight at 7:05 ET in Tampa. C.C. Sabathia will take the mound.
Here’s to a great day of baseball!
Morning Coffee & Links
News and notes from around Yankees Universe
The Yankees will take on Washington again today at 1:05 ET in Tampa. C.C. Sabathia will take the mound for the Yanks. Here is a neatly written lineup via @MarcCarig:
Neatly-written lineups. http://t.co/ElCU1KdI—
Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) March 16, 2012
Bill Hall drives in two as Yankees beat Nats.
Pineda is in need of speed.
Yanks shut down Jeter.
Freddy Garcia getting pushed back.
Here’s to a great day of Baseball!
Let’s play two!
Phil Hughes will pitch today agaisnt the Twins.
The Yankees will play two split squad games today, home against the Phillies and on the road against the Twins. C.C. Sabathia will get the start at home, and Mariano Rivera is expected to see his first action of the spring as well. Phil Hughes will take the mound against the Twins. First pitch of both games is at 1:05 ET. The game against the Phillies will be televised on the YES Network and on the radio on WCBS.
Here are the lineups:
Home vs Phils: 1. Jeter SS, 2. Cano 2B 3. ARod DH, 4. Teixeira 1B, 5. Chavez 3B, 6. Martin C, 7. Jones RF, 8. Hall LF, 9. Dickerson CF, LHP Sabathia
At Twins: 1. Gardner LF, 2. Granderson CF, 3. Swisher RF, 4. Ibanez DH, 5. Cervelli C, 6. Vazquez 3B, 7. Nix 2B, 8. Laird 1B, 9. Pena SS, RHP Hughes
Morning Coffee & Links
Michael Pineda’s velocity a concern.
Will the Yankees be able to keep both Curtis Granderson and Robinson Cano?
Q&A with Eric Chavez.
Joe Girardi will hit the road.
Three stars from yesterday’s win over the Braves.
Here’s to a great day of baseball!
Derek Castle
