KANSAS CITY ROYALS
David DeJesus, RF
Mike Aviles, SS
Mark Teahen, 1B
Jose Guillen, LF
Miguel Olivo, DH
John Buck, C
Alberto Callaspo, 2B
Esteban German, 3B
Joey Gathright, CF
NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, DH
Jorge Posada, C
Robinson Cano. 2B
Wilson Betemit, 1B
Melky Cabrera, CF
PREGAME NOTES:
- Hideki Matsui is getting the day off for some unknown reason. You would think that a smart guy like Girardi would realize that sitting his best hitter all season the day after the team struggled to score runs would be a bad idea. Matsui is also the near everyday DH so I don't understand the need to rest him.
Brian Bannister is a lifetime 1-1, 8.10 ERA, 1.90 WHIP in 2 starts against the Yanks, including 1-0, 3.60 ERA, 1.80 WHIP in 2008.
Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 12-3, 3.06 ERA, 1.26 WHIP in 20 games (18 starts) against the Royals, including 1-0, 1.35 ERA, 1.05 WHIP in 2008. - Yanks' career numbers vs. Bannister can be viewed here. Royals' career numbers vs. Pettitte can be viewed here.