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By Depressed Fan
Location: George M. Steinbrenner Field - Tampa, FLA
Pitchers and Catchers Report: Feb. 14th
First Game: Feb. 29th
Schedule

Projected Opening Day Lineup
  1. Johnny Damon (LF)
  2. Derek Jeter (SS)
  3. Bobby Abreu (RF)
  4. Alex Rodriguez (3B)
  5. Jorge Posada (C)
  6. Hideki Matsui (DH)
  7. Robinson Cano (2B)
  8. Shelley Duncan/Wilson Betemit (1B)
  9. Melky Cabrera (CF)
Projected Rotation
  1. Chien-Ming Wang
  2. Andy Pettitte
  3. Phil Hughes
  4. Ian Kennedy
  5. Mike Mussina
Projected Bullpen
Long: Edwar Ramirez
Situational: Ross Ohlendorf, Jose Veras
7th Inning: LaTroy Hawkins, Kyle Farnsworth
8th Inning: Joba Chamberlain
Closer: Mariano Rivera

Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.
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Tying a Bow on Spring Training
The regular season is upon us, but here's a quick look back at the week that was in Tampa....
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[ March 29, 2008 at 11:38 AM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ]  [ Filed under: Features | Yankees ]
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Pettitte's Regular Season Pushed Back
Andy Pettitte will not start the Yankees second game of the season due to back spasms.  Mike Mussina will take his turn. Pettitte could be ready to start Game 3 of the regular season.

Newsday.com

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[ March 25, 2008 at 12:31 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ]  [ Filed under: News | Yankees ]
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Back Spasms KO Pettitte
Andy Pettitte was scratched from his scheduled minor league start on Saturday due to back spasms.  The Yankees lefty said his back stiffened during his drive home on Thursday.

Newsday.com

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[ March 22, 2008 at 3:04 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ]  [ Filed under: News | Yankees ]
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Another Week of Spring Training Notes
Well, spring has finally sprung (just look at your calendar) so that means the players should be chomping at the bit to head up north.  What happened during the Yankees penultimate week of Spring Training?  Let's take a gander....
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[ March 21, 2008 at 10:17 AM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ]  [ Filed under: Features | Yankees ]
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What To Do With Brett Gardner?
After spending a week in Tampa watching Yankees Spring Training games the headline above is the biggest question I came home with. I thought Gardner was a year away, at least. I had an idea of his speed, but hadn't seen it. I thought a full year at AAA would be the best thing for him, and for the team. Now, I'm not so sure.
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