OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Ryan Sweeney, RF
Kurt Suzuki, C
Jack Cust, DH
Carlos Gonzalez, CF
Bobby Crosby, SS
Mark Ellis, 2B
Matt Murton, LF
Wes Bankston, 1B
Jack Hannahan, 3B
NEW YORK YANKEES
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, DH
Jorge Posada, C
Robinson Cano, 2B
Wilson Betemit, 1B
Melky Cabrera, CF
Brett Gardner, LF
PREGAME NOTES:
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Johnny Damon took BP this morning and launched a couple of dingers in the upper deck. Girardi seemed to indicate that Damon could be activated this weekend without going on a rehab assignment.
David Robertson has been very impressive in his last three outings (3.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 1 BB, 7 K). - Sean Gallagher has never faced the Yanks or any of their players. He was 0-4, 5.05 ERA, 1.49 WHIP in 8 games (6 starts) on the road this season with the Chicago Cubs.
Joba Chamberlain has never faced the Athletics. He is 1-1, 2.81 ERA, 1.42 WHIP in 8 starts since his move to the rotation.
Athletics' career numbers vs. Chamberlain can be viewed here.