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Yankees Postseason Roster


By Mike Silva ~ September 24th, 2009. Filed under: Mike Silva.

Ken Davidoff did a great job breaking down a possible Yankees postseason roster at his blog yesterday. Here was Davidoff’s suggestion:

Catchers (2): Jose Molina, Jorge Posada

Infielders (6): Robinson Cano, Jerry Hairston Jr., Derek Jeter, Ramiro Pena, Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira

Outfielders (6): Melky Cabrera, Johnny Damon, Brett Gardner, Freddy Guzman, Eric Hinske, Nick Swisher

Designated Hitter (1): Hideki Matsui

Pitchers (10): Alfredo Aceves, A.J. Burnett, Phil Coke, Chad Gaudin, Phil Hughes, Damaso Marte, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, David Robertson, CC Sabathia

This was written before Jerry Hairston’s injury in yesterday’s game. Assuming he is healthy I have no problem with carrying both him and Pena. Not sure where Freddy Guzman would fit into the roster. Personally I would add Robertson (assuming he is healthy) and not worry about Guzman. Outside of Dave Roberts historic stolen base how often do you really need a pinch runner in the American League? Guzman is a complete dead bat and I think the Yankees will need more pitching even in the five game ALDS. If Hairston is hurt could Shelley Duncan take his place? You have Pena for the infield and Duncan could be a right handed bat and play some OF if necessary. Finally, notice that Davidoff keeps Joba off the roster. I am in agreement with many who say that if Joba doesn’t get a start don’t mess with him in the bullpen. Having him work in Tampa with Nardi Contreras, as Davidoff points out, is more important at this time. I trust Chad Gaudin and Alfredo Aceves with the long man role anyway. What do you think?

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1 Response to Yankees Postseason Roster

  1. seolinkvine
    August 2nd, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    I was born in the windy City in the 60s, so was taught at an early age to respect and hate the Yankees. As I have grown older the appreciation remains and I have grown the youthful anger over yankees continuously beating “my’ White Sox. My response is about the championship tshirts — who made the call to buy generic “gray” tee shirts to cover the Yankee pinstripes. Those tshirts made the guys appear ordinary like fans at a flag football game, and covering the Yankee stripes in this moment of triumph was to me an act of sacrilege.

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