Probables
Burnett VS Cobb
Colon VS Hellickson
Garcia VS Price
Sabathia VS Shields
The Yankees coming off a 4 game set against the Jays where they split one game having 16 runs scored against them.
The Rays coming off a 3 game set losing the series to the BoSox 2-1, including a 5 hour marathon with the losing score of 1-0.
Both teams facing each other with multiple issues, even though both teams have maintained 2 of the 3 best records in the AL, but the Rays are fading fast, they need a few here to stay within striking distance.
AJ Burnett is 8-7 with 4.15 ERA, his last outing was memorable but not because of his pitching. He has had a roller coaster year.
Alex Cobb was recalled again from Durham to take the hill tonight for the Rays, he is 2-0 in 5 starts and a 3.41 ERA.
The Rays made a lot of moves today calling up Cobb and LHP Alexander Torres. They placed C Jose Lobaton on the DL, he injured his left knee last night and called up Robinson Chirinos who will be making his ML debut tonight behind the plate. RHP Juan Cruz was also placed on the DL with a right groin strain and RHP Adam Russell was DFA’d.
Robinson Chirinos came along with Fuld, Guyer and a couple others from the Cubs in the Garza/Perez deal. HE is a converted infielder making the transition to catcher 3 years ago,
The Hit List
Jeter needs one to pass al Kaline, he tied him on Saturday. He needs three to catch Wade Boggs.