Spring Training Game 5 Lineup: 2/27/13
The Yankees are back at "The Boss" for today's spring exhibition
The Yankees are back at George M. Steinbrenner field today to take on the Baltimore Orioles. Brett Gardner will be playing left-field, as talented prospect Slade Heathcott will be patrolling center. However, manager Joe Girardi has said that Heathcott will not be considered as a replacement for Curtis Granderson. Zoilo Almonte, who has impressed the Yanks so far, will be in right field. Chris Stewart will get a chance to make a name for himself in the catching battle. Here is the rest of the lineup:
Brett Gardner LF Jayson Nix SS Robinson Cano 2B Juan Rivera DH Dan Johnson 1B Zoilo Almonte RF Slade Heathcott CF Chris Stewart C Corban Joseph 3B
LHP Nik Turley will get the start against Baltimore righty Jake Arrieta.
Pitchers to follow Turley will be: RHP Matt Daley, RHP Preston Claiborne, LHP Josh Spence, RHP Cody Eppley, RHP Mark Montgomery and RHP Tom Kahnle.
Game Notes via Bryan Hoch
Game Time: 1:05 pm Today's game will be broadcast on the YES Network