NEW YORK YANKEES
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, DH
Jorge Posada, C
Robinson Cano, 2B
Melky Cabrera, CF
Wilson Betemit, 1B
Brett Gardner, LF
TORONTO BLUE JAYS
Joe Inglett, CF
David Eckstein, DH
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Rod Barajas, C
Kevin Mench, RF
Scott Rolen, 3B
Adam Lind, LF
Marco Scutaro, 2B
John McDonald, SS
PREGAME NOTES:
- The Yanks will wear black armbands on their left sleeves in memory of Bobby Murcer for the rest of the season. There will be a moment of silence today and a tribute to him at the All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Brett Gardner is 4-for-9 this season with runners in scoring position, but 2-for-24 otherwise. - Derek Jeter has a 10-game hitting streak. He's had 36 separate 10-game hitting streaks throughout his career.
Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 16-9, 4.11 ERA, 1.36 WHIP in in 33 games (32 starts) against the Blue Jays. He is 6-2, 3.45 ERA, 1.34 WHIP in 9 starts on the road this season.
A. J. Burnett is a lifetime 4-2, 3.18 ERA, 1.10 WHIP in in 7 starts against the Yanks. He is pitching today on three days' rest.
Yanks' career numbers vs. Burnett can be viewed here. Jays' career numbers vs. Pettitte can be viewed here.