Unfortunately, it's raining here at Yankee Stadium, so the teams didn't take batting practice on the field. Just got word that the start of the game is being delayed due to rain. No start time as yet.
Reggie Jackson (who is styling, BTW) is throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
Here's the Blue Jays' lineup:
Eckstein SS
Stewart LF
Rios RF
Wells CF
Thomas DH
Overbay 1B
Hill 2B
Scutaro 3B
Zaun C
Halladay P
Andy Pettitte talked about his outing yesterday and his upcoming first start. He said he's not too worried, despite missing time w/back spasms: "Not really, because last year I was in the exact same boat also. Last year, I felt like it was a really good first half for me."
Pettitte's not sure exactly how many pitches he'll be able to go. He threw 77 yesterday, and hopes to get stronger, but figures the intensity level might be a little higher in a regular season game than when facing minor leaguers. He said he's confident of being able to go 80.
Comments (2)
Who's pitching the 2nd game of this series?
Is Pettitte okay now?
I figured Hughes would pitch the second game but I've got him scheduled for thursday against McGowan (from my fantasy teams) which should be cool.
Just curious cause I'd rather not think about an AJ Burnett vs. M&M game 2...Nomsayin.
Happy Rain Delay..*ahem* Opening Day!!!
http://60minutes.yahoo.com/segment/153/baseball_by_bill_james
The above link I found on Yahoo! Sports. Bill James is a stat guru and will be on that very leftist "news" program Sixty Minutes ... God knows why ... but there he will be ... he did a lot for stats. And for the game I reckon.
Can you believe Eckstein was the FIRST player to face the Yanks this year!
I told Cashman to get him to the Stadium and on the field ASAP, but this isn't what I had in mind!
Only 95 more wins and we sew up the division!