Game 86: Yankees VS. Red Sox

Here are the lineups (via PA):

YANKEES (45-40)
Damon LF
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
Rodriguez 3B
Giambi DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Betemit 1B
Cabrera CF
Pettitte LHP

RED SOX (50-37)
Ellsbury LF
Pedroia 2B
Drew RF
Ramirez DH
Lowell 3B
Youkilis 1B
Crisp CF
Varitek C
Lugo SS
Lester LHP

In PA’s gameday post, he also notes that Hideki Matsui could possibly need surgery now or he’ll opt for the surgery after the season. That would pretty much end his year if he goes for it now, assuming that the surgery is more than minor (rehab time). If we lose Matsui, that would obviously hurt the Yankees, especially since he’s such a productive hitter with RISP. Would the Yankees deal for a pitcher and a hitter, similar to the Corey Lidle and Bobby Abreu deal that occurred a few years ago? Could we see a Raul Ibanez and INSERT MARINER PITCHER HERE trade (random speculation) in a few weeks or will Brett Garder take over?

More later.