The Yankees have Phil Hughes on the mound this afternoon as they go for the sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays, and their ninth consecutive victory overall.
Here are some notes:
Alex Rodriguez will be activated this afternoon. He will play third and hit cleanup.
Marcus Thames got the start in right field yesterday when Nick Swisher was scratched, and because Austin Kearns couldn’t play due to a minor thumb injury. He is day-to-day.
Swisher and Kearns might be day-to-day, but they aren’t playing this afternoon. On top of that Girardi must be uncomfortable with Thames in right because Greg Golson is getting the start in right field.
Robinson Cano also has the day ...
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