Florida Marlins (Mark Redman) at New York Yankees (Andy Pettitte)
Pettitte is going on 3-days' rest, but Torre doesn't really have any other choice.
Torre's decision to go with 3 lefthanders out of the bullpen is very curious - Juan Pierre is the only lefty in the starting lineup (Castillo is a switch-hitter) and McKeon only pinch-hits for his pitchers. Because Jeff Weaver isn't trusted, the Yankees will be going with a 3-man bullpen (Nelson, Contreras and Rivera) plus some sporadic duty for the lefthanders. I'd rather have Almonte available as a pinch-runner and go with 2 lefties in the pen.
Torre's batting order choices have been commented on. Soriano has always been unsuited to the leadoff role and batting Giambi 7th basically amounts to taking a PA away from him every 3 games.
Florida's bullpen is going to be a bit dicey. Willis and Urbina worked hard in Game 1 and McKeon doesn't have as much confidence in Looper, Tejera and Fox (Helling and Bump are the scrubs). One or more of those three will very likely see action tonight.
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