nybaseballdigest.com - 10/26/2009
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Jon Heyman is reporting at twitter that the Yankees will go with just 3 starters in the World Series: CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, and Andy Pettitte.
This means that Sabathia will pitch on short rest in a Game 4 and Game 7 (if necessary). Burnett will be on short rest for Game 5 (if ...
Game Six Is The Key
yankeesredsox.com 10/23/2009 — I fully expect the Yankees to get to the World Series this weekend. There I said it, but when you have Andy Pettitte and C.C. Sabathia both ready to go on full rest, at home and you only need 1 win, I don't think I am taking a making waves. But, the timing of victory is very ...
Pettitte Only Good For 85 Pitches In Game Six?
waswatching.com 11/4/2009 — Some Yanks insiders have concern over the team’s “sort rest” plan in this World Series. Via Jon Heyman with a h/t to WW reader “ken” -
Longtime Yankees postseason star Andy Pettitte told several teammates he had ...
Yanks face a few postseason decisions
riveraveblues.com 10/1/2009 — There aren’t too many decisions left for the 2009 Yankees. Beyond some minor decisions on how to construct the postseason roster, there are only a few questions to ask. While some might be wondering if Molina will catch Burnett , I’ve got ...
Yankees/Phillies World Series Preview
boogiedownbaseball.blogspot.com 10/28/2009 — It's about 10:15pm EST on Tuesday night. The first pitch of the 2009 World Series is a little more than 22 hours from now. I just got finished watching MLB Network's "Path To The Pennant - New York Yankees" special. If you missed it, it was basically a recap of the Yankees 2009 postseason so ...
Three starters or four?
yankees.lhblogs.com 10/27/2009 — One of the big questions for Joe Girardi tomorrow – and one which he may not answer – is how many starters the Yankees will use in the World Series. In the ALCS, the schedule had an extra off-day (between Games 4 and 5) that allowed the ...
Baseball Prospectus on Game 5, AJ Burnett, and 3 days rest
pinstripealley.com 11/3/2009 — A player's game
I always like seeing what BP has to say. Their authors have done an excellent job with their postseason coverage, combining advanced statistical analysis with in-game strategy, always providing an interesting recap of the game (and a much needed counterpart to ...
The Yankees Need More Vitamin CC (AJ and Andy, too)
noyoureatowel.net 10/28/2009 — The Yankees would love to just pitch their top 3 pitchers in the World Series. They may just not be able to do so. The days off line up differently than the ALCS and that means that if the Yankees want to use only three starters, they're going to have to use all of them on short rest. And while ...
Pettitte Gives Burnett Some Advice
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 10/9/2009 — From Brian Costa : As he watched the Yankees pull away from the Twins in Game 1 of the division series Wednesday, A.J. Burnett couldn’t help but look ahead to Friday night. He wondered what it would be like when he makes his first career postseason start. Turns out he was sitting next to the ...
Looking More Like Pettitte Will Be Yanks No. 2
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 9/26/2009 — From Mark Feinsand : Joe Girardi won't reveal his plans for the Yankees' postseason rotation until next week at the earliest, but if the latest movement among the starters is any indication, it looks like Andy Pettitte may draw the No. 2 spot behind CC Sabathia. Chad Gaudin, A.J. Burnett and ...
In Andy, We Trust
mysportsrumors.com 10/24/2009 — Rain has put the status of Game 6 of the ALCS in doubt. The rains been falling for a while and is showing no signs of letting up in time for the game. There’s quite a bit more of it expected throughout the night so there is a decent chance of a postponement. The debate amongst New York ...
Sabathia, Lee likely slated for three starts each —
SI.com - MLB 10/26/2009
The pitching plans of the Yankees and Phillies haven't been announced yet, but sources indicate that both teams are leaning toward rotations that would pit ex-Indians teammates CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee against each other three times should the World ...