Yankee’s Wrap-Up

A-Rod leads slugging leaders with .981 SLG, 10 HR, .365 Avg., 23 RBI, and .435 OBP … I guess losing the weight helped! Torre, Jeter and Cano wore Robinson’s No. 42 for the club’s game at Oakland, in addition to Rivera. The Yankees‘ suffered another major hit on Sunday, as right-handers Mike Mussina and Carl Pavano were both placed on the 15-day DL.

Jeff Karstens and Wright will get their cracks at pitching in Fenway Park over the weekend, Torre announced Wednesday.

With Doug Mientkiewicz 0-for-21 slump, Josh Phelps was given the start Saturday at first base. Kyle Farnsworth, who showed promise in Spring Training with a 1.80 ERA in 10 relief appearances, has not been able to make that early success translate to the regular season. In 5 appearances, his ERA is 10.38.

Kei Igawa picks up his first Major League victory… making good use of his changeup and curve. Just a thought: I wish the new stadium had a retractable dome. When it’s raining, snowing, too cold, you could close the dome and prevent delays, double-headers…and increase attendance.

Last-but-not-least: thank-goodness the Yankees bullpen has been strong!!!

Question of the week? Which Yankees player hit a broken-bat single, as six superballs that came bouncing out?

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