Game 160: Andy’s final tune-up

Forget about winning the division and home field advantage and all that, the single most important thing about this afternoon’s game is Andy Pettitte and his back/performance. Winning is secondary. The Yankees need to make sure that their presumed number two playoff starter is healthy and up to the task of getting quality big league hitters out. If Andy does that this afternoon, I’ll feel great. If not, he’ll just be another rotation question mark going into the postseason.

Here’s the lineup…

Jeter, SS
Granderson, CF
Teixeira, 1B
A-Rod, DH
Cano, 2B
Swisher, RF
Posada, C
Gardner, LF
Pena, 3B

And on the bump, it’s Andy Pettitte.

The first game of today’s doubleheader can be seen at 4pm ET on FOX. Enjoy.