Welcome to the MOST wonderful time of the year – OPENING DAY! The New York Yankees (97-65 in 2011) kick off the 2012 season on the road against their division rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays. C.C. Sabathia (19-8, 3.00 ERA in 2011) gets the Opening Day start for the Bombers. FIGHT FOR #28
New York Yankees (0-0)
Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Robinson Cano 2B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Mark Teixeira
Nick Swisher RF
Raul Ibanez DH
Russell Martin C
Brett Gardner LF
Pitching: LHP C.C. Sabathia (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Game Time: 3:10 p.m. EST
TV: YES, MLBN
Radio: WCBS 880, WADO 1280