The Yankees return home tonight to face the Blue Jays and A-Rod still hasn't hit 600 and the race in the AL East got alot closer. The Yanks lost two out of three in Tampa, so their lead in the east is down to one game. The Yanks face the Toronto and Boston and look to increase their edge in the standings over the Rays.
- Tonight A.J Burnett will face his old team, at the stadium. In Burnett's last two starts he hasn't allowed a run while picking up two victories.
- Against Burnett tonight is Brendan Morrow. This season Morrow hasn't picked up a decision against the Yankees but has an ERA of 4.15,while striking out 15 batters in 13 innings.
- When the Yanks left home, a week ago many figured that Alex Rodriguez would have hit 600 already. That hasn't been the case and much has been made about his struggles since hitting 599. On the road Alex was sure to hear boo's but with this seven game home stand he has a chance to do it at home and end all the talk and debate about it.
- After the Jays leave town the Yanks welcome in the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox are 6.5 games out of the AL East and 5.5 out in the wild card. This weekend in the Bronx is a big series for them, they can pick up some games on the Yanks or lose even more ground. If the Yanks beat up on the Sox this weekend, it would be a huge up hill climb for Boston.
- The Newest Yankees made their debut's this past weekend. Kerry Wood will wear # 39 , Austin Kearns will wear # 26 and Lance Berkman will wear # 17
- Andy Pettitte will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday or Wednesday. If all goes well, Pettitte will throw a few more sessions and then have a rehab start.
Alfredo Aceves was transferred to the 60 day DL, but is expected to begin throw to live hitters in a few weeks.- Joba Chamberlain has pitched to an ERA of 6.17 in July
- Jeter is hitting .333 in day games, but only .238 in night games
- Since coming back from the DL in early July, Marcus Thames has only gotten 18 at bats, but has gotten six hits (.333) 1 HR and 4 RBI
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