Wang will start Opening Day for Yanks

 
Right-hander Chien-Ming Wang will serve as the Yankees' starter on Opening Day against the Blue Jays on March 31 at Yankee Stadium, New York manager Joe Girardi confirmed on Friday. Wang will be the last Opening Day starter in the old Stadium. [link]

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