NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Melky Cabrera, CF
Jose Molina, C
NEW YORK METS
Jose Reyes, SS
Luis Castillo, 2B
David Wright, 3B
Carlos Beltran, CF
Carlos Delgado, 1B
Trot Nixon, LF
Ramon Castro, C
Endy Chavez, RF
PREGAME NOTES:
- As expected, Hideki Matsui was placed on the 15-day DL, so Ponson will take his place on the active roster.
- In addition, Ross Ohlendorf has been optioned back to Scranton and [gulp] Kei Igawa has been recalled to take his spot. I happen to be one of those who believes in Ohlendorf, so perhaps some regular work in Scranton for a few weeks will help him get his mojo back.
- Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 1-1, 2.86 ERA, 1.32 WHIP in 3 starts against the Mets.
Pedro Martinez is a lifetime 11-10, 3.03 ERA, 1.05 WHIP in 31 starts against the Yanks.
Mets' hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Martinez can be viewed here.