Game 1: Yanks VS. Rays

Here’s the lineup (courtesy of PA):

YANKEES
Damon LF
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
Matsui DH
Giambi 1B
Cabrera CF
Cano 2B
Molina C
Gonzalez 3B
Pettitte LHP

The Rays have been red hot and the Yankees haven’t necessarily lit the world on fire. But, with that said, the Yankees will try to stifle the Rays lineup with the reliable Andy Pettitte. Tampa Bay will counter with the promising Matt Garza.

We also have an update on Alex Rodriguez and his rehab. Currently, Joe Girardi does not believe that A-Rod will be able to return this week. Girardi is likely referring to the MRI results A-Rod had done today (before he progresses with his quad). So we won’t see Rodriguez in the lineup this weekend against the Mets, and he’ll probably be back sometime next week.