Grapefruit League Game 1: Yankees vs. Phillies
Feb. 26, 2011, 1:05 p.m. ET – George M. Steinbrenner Field – Tampa, Fla.
TV: YES / Radio: WCBS
PHILLIES (0-0)
Pete Orr 2B, Ross Gload DH, Raul Ibanez LF, Ryan Howard 1B, Ben Francisco CF, Domonic Brown RF, Jeff Larish 3B, Brian Schneider C, Wilson Valdez SS
Pitching: Cole Hamels LHP (12-11, 3.06 in 2010)
Also scheduled to pitch: Vance Worley, Ryan Feierabend, Brian Schlitter, Mike Zagurski
YANKEES (0-0)Derek Jeter SS, Nick Swisher RF, Mark Teixeira 1B, Alex Rodriguez 3B, Robinson Cano 2B, Jorge Posada DH, Curtis Granderson CF, Francisco Cervelli C, Brett Gardner LF
Pitching: Bartolo Colon RHP (Did not pitch in 2010)
Also scheduled to pitch: Joba Chamberlain, Dave Robertson, David Phelps, Hector Noesi, Eric Wordekemper
- The game will be preceded by a ceremony to honor George M. Steinbrenner as the Yankees begin their first spring since the longtime principal owner passed away last July at age 80. A statue of Steinbrenner will be introduced, followed by a performance by the Steinbrenner High School marching band. A rose will be laid at home plate by Steinbrenner’s widow, Joan, honoring ‘The Boss,’ and there will be a ceremonial flyover by two F18 Hornets from Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va.
- Former Yankees to be introduced before the game include: Yogi Berra, Goose Gossage, Ron Guidry and David Wells.
- Brian Schlitter, who is scheduled to pitch for Philadelphia, was briefly Yankees property this spring. He was designated for assignment to create room on the 40-man roster for outfielder Andruw Jones and claimed by the Phillies.
- The Yankees and Phillies will play again on Sunday in Clearwater, Fla. Ivan Nova starts for New York, Joe Blanton for Philadelphia.
- There are 33 days until Opening Day – March 31, Yankees vs. Tigers in New York.
Bryan Hoch
Let’s go YANKEES!
I’m seeing commercials on Gameday.
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Well, three posts all with the correct time stamp!!!
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Bob: You’re begining to test my patience. LOL
Who is this guy Vasquez?
Signed a few years ago out of the Mexican League.
Steve, two Zs!
Can lightning strike twice?
Who is this guy Vasquez?
REPEAT: Signed a few years ago out of the Mexican League.
That’s all folks!!!
He might be a player to me. What do you think?
I’ll be up 5/24 until 5/30. Can we get together then? Any possibility we can involve Sean?
Yes, Yes, and Yes.