Behind the Moat: Playoff Roster

With the Yankees 8.5 up on September 5th, I think it’s safe to look ahead to the postseason.

C (2):
Jorge Posada
Jose Molina

IF(5):
Mark Teixeira
Robbie Cano
Derek Jeter
Alex Rodriguez
Jerry Hairston Jr.

OF(5):
The Swish
Melky Cabrera
Johnny Damon
Eric Hinske
Brett Gardner

DH(1):
Godzilla

Pitchers(12)

Rotation:
CC Sabathia
Andy Pettitte
AJ Burnett
Joba Chamberlain*

Bullpen:
Mariano Rivera
Phil Hughes
David Robertson
Alfredo Aceves
Phil Coke
Damaso Marte
Sergio Mitre
Mark Melancon*

Thoughts:

-I think the Yankees should only carry 12 pitchers. Matsui’s lack of mobility makes having pinch runners important and more fielders an absolute neccessity.

-I ordered the bullpen in order of importance in a big game.

-Joba could get knocked down to the ‘pen if need be.

-I penned Melancon in, but if Bruney turns it around, he’s back the mix. I just don’t trust him right now.

-Brett Gardner’s in, assuming he comes back okay.