New York Yankees vs Tampa Rays Spring Training Preview 3-17-11

And so the great experiment begins.  Brett Gardner leads off for the Yankees tonight with Derek Jeter behind him in his classic Yankeeography inducing number two slot.  Joe Girardi stated yesterday that he may very well use this lineup every day for the rest of the spring so we will get an excellent look at how these two table setters will do.

Ivan Nova No Hits (kinda) Orioles

What do you say to a guy who is battling for a spot in the rotation when he throws a no hitter over 6 innings and you have to take him out just so other guys can get some work in during the game? 

You say, “Do you want your apartment on Central Park West or are you going to buy a place out in Jersey by CC?”

New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals 3-12-11 Spring Training

As always the main story today will be how AJ Burnett pitches. He’s under a New York media microscope this spring. I believe in his ability, I mean who doesn’t, so let’s hope he can avoid those small breakdowns that lead to big innings.


Brett Gardner gets his first start in Centerfield this Spring today. He’s been shagging fly balls and hasn’t needed any extra work in the field so Girardi was able to give some other guys a chance to show what they can do with the glove. But as March 31 gets closer it’s time for everyone to start playing in their regular spots.