MINNESOTA TWINS
Denard Span, RF
Alexi Casilla, 2B
Mike Redmond, C
Justin Morneau, DH
Delmon Young, LF
Mike Young, 1B
Brendan Harris, 3B
Nick Punto, SS
Carlos Gomez, CF
NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, DH
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Richie Sexson, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Melky Cabrera, CF
Jose Molina, C
Justin Christian, LF
PREGAME NOTES:
- Bad news regarding Posada: Pete Abe reports that the MRI on Posada's shoulder revealed capsule damage and it is in worse shape than earlier in the season. Surgery is imminent and will require a 6-month rehab. Unfortunately, the Yanks have decided to let Posada rehab the injury for two weeks and make a decision on his season - clearly risking his health for 2009.
- Robinson Cano is 12-for-23 (.522) since the All-Star Break.
- Yanks have won 9 straight games at home and 10 of 13 overall.
- Glen Perkins is a lifetime 0-1, 11.25 ERA, 3.00 WHIP in one start against the Yanks. He is 3-0, 3.52 ERA, 1.37 WHIP in 5 starts on the road this season.
Mike Mussina is a lifetime 21-6, 3.18 ERA, 1.18 WHIP in 31 starts against the Twins. He is 11-3, 3.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP over his last 16 starts dating back to April 23.
Twins' career numbers vs. Moose can be viewed here. Yanks' career numbers vs. Perkins can be viewed here.