NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jason Giambi, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Melky Cabrera, CF
Jose Molina, C
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Jack Hannahan, 3B
Bobby Crosby, SS
Jack Cust, LF
Eric Chavez, DH
Mark Ellis, 2B
Emil Brown, RF
Carlos Gonzalez, CF
Deric Barton, 1B
Kurt Suzuki, C
PREGAME NOTES:
- Pete Abe reports that Phil Hughes had his bone scan today and will start a throwing program in two weeks. His expected return is mid-to-late August.
- Pete also notes that Jonathon Albaladejo has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his elbow in addition to other various ailments and is not expected to return this season.
- The Yanks are at .500 for the 23rd time this season.
- Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 8-5, 3.59 ERA, 1.22 WHIP in 17 starts against the Athletics.
Joe Blanton is a lifetime 0-2, 9.30 ERA, 1.63 WHIP in 3 starts against the Yanks.
Yanks' career numbers vs. Blanton can be viewed here. Athletics' career numbers vs. Pettitte can be viewed here.