Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Yahoo: Yankees may add Hinske to World Series roster
The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies have until 10 a.m. Eastern tomorrow to set their rosters for the World Series and the rumor is that both could make some slight alterations.
The Yankees are apparently flip-flopping between adding left-handed hitter Eric Hinske(notes) or a 12th pitcher, according to the New York Post. The pitcher in question is supposedly right-handed reliever Brian Bruney(notes). “You could see us with 12 pitchers and you could see us change our roster,” Yanks general manager Brian Cashman coyly told the Post.
With three potential games without a DH, I think they HAVE to add Hinske, even if they have Hideki Matsui available as the first pinch hitting option. Getting Freddie Guzman off the roster may be necessary to Girardi-proof things. I also think it’s pretty hard to make a case to add Brian Bruney to the bullpen when you look at how the pen was used in the ALCS:
Mariano Rivera: 7 IP
Phil Hughes: 2.2 IP
David Robertson: 2 IP
Joba Chamberlain: 1.2 IP
Damaso Marte: 1.1 IP
Alfredo Aceves: 1.1 IP
Chad Gaudin: 1 IP
Phil Coke: 0.2 IP
Maybe instead of adding Bruney they could use Robertson for an extra third of an inning or something. Marte and Coke will also need to be used more in the World Series because of the Phils’ lefty bats. I was thinking dump Gaudin if they want to add Bruney, but he could be very useful in a ‘get Jayson Werth’ ROOGY type spot or two.
I’m waiting for rosters to be announced before doing any preview type crap, so I’ll look to get that up later today or tomorrow morning.
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