Oct 262009
Not that it’s surprising, but, according to Jon Heyman (via Twitter), the Yankees are “leaning toward rotation of 1 thru 7: CC, AJ, Pettitte, CC, AJ, Pettitte, CC.” If this is the rotation the Yankees decide to use, then they’ll be pitching CC Sabathia on 3 days rest twice (Game 4 and 7), A.J. Burnett once (Game 5), and Andy Pettitte once (Game 6). I think this is definitely the best idea, especially when you consider the alternatives (Chad Gaudin and maybe even Joba Chamberlain). Plus, 5 left-handed starts is an ideal situation when facing the Phillies and Ryan Howard (they hit .248/.335/.452 against lefties this year).
