Rainout shifts pitching plans

The Bronx Block found this 5/12/2008 on yankees.lhblogs.com [flag]

The Yankees have adjusted their pitching plans. Andy Pettitte, Chien-Ming Wang and Mike Mussina will start the first three games in Tampa. Joe Girardi said they are still discussing who will start on Thursday. Candidates include Darrell Rasner, Kei Igawa and assorted minor leaguers. As for the make-up date, it looks like it will either be July 24 or Sept. 1. Scranton’s game (and ... [link]

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