Okay, so it’s only a meaningless Spring Training game, but it’s always a fun time when the Yankees and Red Sox face off. Except this time, because the game is meaningless. I feel like I’m repeating myself.
If you’re looking for a reason to be excited, well have I got one for you: Manny Banuelos is scheduled to throw two innings tonight, which is as good as baseball gets in March. Mark Prior is also slated to throw an inning, so that’ll be cool. I think we’re all pulling for him. Russell Martin is starting behind the plate for the first time all spring, and will do so wearing a light-weight knee brace that he’s been using in drills. Apparently it’s more of a precaution than anything. Here’s the starting nine…
Derek Jeter, SS
Russell Martin, C
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Robbie Cano, 2B
Jorge Posada, DH
Andruw Jones, LF
Melky Mesa, CF
Greg Golson, RF
Available Pitchers: Bartolo Colon (scheduled for 50 pitches), Manny Banuelos, Pedro Feliciano, Mark Prior, Andy Sisco, Luis Ayala, Erick Wordekemper, Steve Garrison, and Ryan Pope.
Available Position Players: Austin Romine (C), Jorge Vazquez (1B), Ramiro Pena (2B), Doug Bernier (SS), Brandon Laird (3B), Jordan Parraz (LF), Austin Krum (CF), Justin Maxwell (RF), and Jesus Montero (DH).
Apparently the Red Sox didn’t get the memo about how serious this game is, the only regulars they sent are Darnell McDonald, Ryan Kalish, Jason Varitek, Jed Lowrie, and Clay Buchholz. The game will be aired live on both YES and MLB Network starting at 7:05pm ET. Enjoy.
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