NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jason Giambi, 1B
Jorge Posada, C
Robinson Cano, 2B
Melky Cabrera, CF
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Jack Hannahan, DH
Bobby Crosby, SS
Jack Cust, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Mark Ellis, 2B
Carlos Gonzalez, CF
Daric Barton, 1B
Travis Buck, RF
Kurt Suzuki, C
PREGAME NOTES:
- Kyle Farnsworth has been out of action since Thursday with a tender bicep, but is likely available tonight after throwing in the pen this afternoon. With Mo unavailable tonight after pitching the last four games, you can bet Farnsworth will be the interim closer if needed. Yikes.
- Justin Duchscherer is a lifetime 0-1, 6.75 ERA, 1.75 WHIP in 7 games (all in relief) against the Yanks.
Darrell Rasner is a lifetime 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP in one start against the Athletics.
Yanks' career numbers vs. Duchscherer can be viewed here. Athletics' career numbers vs. Rasner can be viewed here. - Finally, Chad Jennings reported earlier today that J.B. Cox has been placed on the 7-day DL. Still no word yet on the status of his injury, but this is at least a temporary blow to the Yanks in need of some bullpen help.