The Yankees earned a split of their six-game road trip even though they could have easily been 4-2 or even 5-1. They also could have been 2-4, but I digress. The team kicks off what is essentially a seven-game homestand, though only five of those games will be played in the Bronx. The other two will be in Flushing as part of this home-and-home series against the Mets. At least they don’t have to travel anywhere.
Curtis Granderson is returning to the Bronx for the first time since signing with the Mets as a free agent, though, unlike Robinson Cano, the Yankees never really tried to re-sign him. I would be surprised if he was booed as mercilessly as Cano a few weeks ago. I bet it’s a mix of cheers and boos, if anything. Whatever. Who cares. The Mets have lost eight of their last ten and these next four games will be a good opportunity for the Yankees to get back on track. Here is the Mets lineup and here is the Yankees lineup:
- LF Brett Gardner
- SS Derek Jeter
- CF Jacoby Ellsbury
- DH Carlos Beltran
- C Brian McCann
- RF Alfonso Soriano
- 3B Yangervis Solarte
- 1B Kelly Johnson
- 2B Brian Roberts
RHP Hiroki Kuroda
It is warm and cloudy in New York, and there is some rain in the forecast later tonight. Doesn’t seem like it will be an issue unless the game goes to extra innings or something. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:05pm ET. You can watch on both YES and WPIX locally.
CC Sabathia Update: Sabathia (knee) is going to see Dr. James Andrews at his request, according to Brian Cashman. He called it a precaution. We’ll see.
Mark Teixeira Update: Teixeira has some tightness in his left groin and is day-to-day. Joe Girardi called it a low-level concern. Teixeira was running gingerly yesterday and said he felt like he had “cement blocks” on his feet.
Rotation Update: Girardi said Alfredo Aceves is a candidate to start in place of CC Sabathia on Thursday but that is not final. They may need him in long relief before then … the Mets officially announced righty Rafael Montero will start on Wednesday with Jenrry Mejia moving to the bullpen. It will be Montero’s big league debut.
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