Game 50 Lineup: Yankees @ Mets

Happy Memorial Day Yankees fans! Let's give a thanks to the men and women that fought and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Here is today's starting lineup:

Brett Gardner CF
Jayson Nix SS
Robinson Cano 2B
Vernon Wells LF
David Adams 3B
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Lyle Overbay 1B
Chris Stewart C
Phil Hughes P

Happy Memorial Day From The Greedy Pinstripes

Happy Memorial Day from everybody here at The Greedy Pinstripes. None of this, this blog, this team, none of it would be possible without the freedoms that our men and women in our armed forces both foreign and domestic fight for so we want to thank you and thank the families of the soldiers for all their contributions. Have a safe and Happy Memorial day everybody.

Lots Of Good Deals Left For The Subway Series

You can buy your Yankees tickets right here on TGP so give that a look if you're interested. 

• With a combined average price of $116, this is the cheapest Subway Series over the last four years. Down 6% from 2012, 3% from 2011, and 41% from 2010.
• This years top priced Subway Series game is Game 2 at Citi Field with an average of $140. The least expensive is the final game at Yankee Stadium with an average of $109
• The least expensive secondary-market ticket the series is $28 w/ fees for the final game at in the Bronx.


The least expensive ticket directly from a team is $22 before fees at Yankees Stadium, for both games.


The most expensive Subway Series game over the last four season was July 2, 2011 at Citi Field with a $255 avg price.
The least expensive  Subway Series game over the last four years was May 22, 2011 at Yankee Stadium with a $99 avg price. 


The premium over the regular season average for New York Mets tickets for this year's series is +67% compared to a +140% premium last season. 
The premium over regular season average for New York Yankees tickets for this year's series is +9%, compared to a +20% premium last season. 

This Day In Yankees History 5/27

On this day in 2006 Yankees short stop Derek Jeter becomes only the 8th Yankees player in their storied history to reach 2,000 hits. The hit would come off of Jeremy Affeldt and the Kansas City Royals. The other seven players were Yogi Berra, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Don Mattingly, Babe Ruth, and Bernie Williams.

Game Thread: NYY @ TB 5/26

The Yankees will go for the sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon on TBS with CC Sabathia on the mound facing off against Alex Cobb. The Yankees have really struggled against the Tampa Bay Rays over recent years especially in Tropicana Field so this series win is a sight for sore eyes. Can CC Sabathia get over his own personal Tropicana woes and get the Yankees their sweep or will he struggle again? Tune in to find out at 1:40 on TBS, MLB TV, and on YES.

Here is the Yankees lineup

Brett Gardner CF
Robinson Cano 2B
Vernon Wells LF
Travis Hafner DH
Lyle Overbay 1B
David Adams 3B
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Jayson Nix SS
Austin Romine C

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Yankees Daily Injury Update

David Phelps threw 10 pitches off of flat ground and played catch today for the first time since taking a line drive off the bat to his right pitching forearm. David feels fine and will throw a light side session tomorrow and is still expected to make his next start against the Mets.

Chris Stewart is not catching today because he felt something in his groin last night after trying it out behind the plate against the Rays. Girardi is going to give him the next day or two to rest it up and see where he is after that. A DL stint is looking more and more likely for Chris Stewart.

Eduardo Nunez had a set back after trying to take some swings while rehabbing his injured rib cage muscle. He apparently tried to do too much in his batting practice yesterday and felt something. The plan is not clear on if we will shut him down and how long before he tries again but this is not encouraging news for Eduardo.

Ben Francisco Designated For Assignment

Ben Francisco has been designated for assignment now that David Huff is with the team in Tampa. This clears the 25 man roster spot and ends what has been a terrible reign in the Yankees outfielder. The Yankees will play with a long list of bullpen options and a short bench for the next few days but this is just the beginning of the roster being shaken up. With Joba Chamberlain, Mark Teixeira, and Kevin Youkilis on the way back the Yankees roster may look a lot different come this time next week.

David Huff Arrives In Tampa With The Yankees

David Huff was acquired yesterday by the New York Yankees when they claimed him off waivers from the Cleveland Indians. Francisco Rondon was designated for assignment to make room on the 40 man roster for Huff. No 25 man roster move has been announced yet but I can only assume that Vidal Nuno will go down since his option for this year has already been used and will not be available for the next four days anyway. Huff should be available out of relief for the next week so he will get a decent look as a second lefty in the pen.

New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays 5/26

The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays finish up their three game set this afternoon at Tropicana Field down in the Tampa St. Pete area. The Yankees are still in first place despite all the injuries and the Rays have climbed back above .500 so both teams seem to be on the way up after slow starts to the season. The Yankees will send CC Sabathia to the mound who for some reason struggles with the Rays and pitching in Tropicana Field against Alex Cobb. The game will be televised at 1:40 pm ET on YES, TBS, and MLB TV.

Game 49 Lineup: Yankees @ Rays

Lineup vs. Rays:

Brett Gardner CF
Robinson Cano 2B
Vernon Wells LF
Travis Hafner DH
Lyle Overbay 1B
David Adams 3B
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Jayson Nix SS
Austin Romine C

CC Sabathia LHP

Some Notes:

-- The Yankees officially acquired David Huff from the Cleveland Indians on Saturday and is with the Yankees today. To make room for him, Ben Francisco has been DFA'd.