BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Brian Roberts, 2B
Adam Jones, CF
Nick Markakis, RF
Aubrey Huff, DH
Melvin Mora, 3B
Luke Scott, LF
Kevin Millar, 1B
Guillermo Quiroz, C
Brandon Fahey, SS
NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, DH
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Xavier Nady, RF
Melky Cabrera, CF
Jose Molina, C
PREGAME NOTES:
- Yanks have lost 3 straight games after winning 8 straight.
- Here's a remarkable stat for you: Mariano Rivera has now compiled 1000.1 IP during his Hall of Fame career. His 2.30 ERA is the lowest of any player who debuted after 1914 with at least 1000 IP.
- Melky Cabrera has gone 40 AB without an RBI and has just 4 RBI over his last 35 games (132 AB).
- Dennis Sarfate is a lifetime 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP in 3 relief appearances against the Yanks (4.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 6 K). He is making his first major league start.
Joba Chamberlain is a lifetime 0-0, 1.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP in 7 relief appearances against the Orioles. He is 1-1, 1.83 ERA, 0.92 WHIP over his last 3 starts (19.2 IP, 16 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 26 K).
Orioles' hitters vs. Chamberlain can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Sarfate can be viewed here. - Jorge Posada is scheduled to have his shoulder surgery today. His rehab is expected to be a minimum of 6 months, so the best-case scenario would have him ready for Spring Training if all goes well.