2008 Yankees Official Roster

[Tyler Durden]

The 2008 New York Yankees:


Lineup
Johnny Damon LF
Derek Jeter SS
Bobby Abreu RF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Jason Giambi 1B
Jorge Posada C
Hideki Matsui DH
Robinson Cano 2B
Melky Cabrera CF

Bench
Jose Molina C
Shelley Duncan 1B/RF/LF
Morgan Ensberg 1B/3B
Wilson Betemit 1B/2B/3B/SS

Starters
RHP Chien-Ming Wang
RHP Mike Mussina
RHP Phil Hughes
RHP Ian Kennedy

Relievers
RHP Mariano Rivera
RHP Joba Chamberlain
RHP LaTroy Hawkins
RHP Kyle Farnsworth
LHP Billy Traber
RHP Ross Ohlendorf
RHP Brian Bruney
RHP Jon Albaladejo

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15-day disabled list
LHP Andy Pettitte (Will come off the DL on Saturday and take the place of one of the relievers)
RHP Jeff Karstens
LHP Sean Henn

60-day disabled list
RHP Andrew Brackman
RHP Humberto Sanchez
RHP Carl Pavano

[chad101]

Igawa in the minors. Whatever alleged interest there was in him last winter the Yanks should have jumped on. Yankee scouts have been good of late so I guess one collosal bust is ok. Not sure what they saw in Kei though.

[neckdemon]

whi isn't betemit starting? that guy is a juggernaught.....just wait till he cracks the starting lineup he's gonna be an all-star......

[Jets Voice of Reason]

Originally Posted by neckdemon

whi isn't betemit starting? that guy is a juggernaught.....just wait till he cracks the starting lineup he's gonna be an all-star......

Just wondering, who the hell said this? I sure as hell know it wasn't me.

[JeffWeaverFan]

Originally Posted by Jets Voice of Reason

Just wondering, who the hell said this? I sure as hell know it wasn't me.

Nobody said it. What people said is that Betemit is a solid player. Then others said that Betemit sucks and is not a solid player. Then, the people that said he sucks, to try to somehow prove their argument (although are these people to stupid to understand that this doesn't prove anything?), made up what other people said.

As for the actual question, Betemit is the only utility infielder, which speaks volumes to his versatility. You will also see him coming in to play 1B for defense late in many games, and you'll see him starting at 1B against some rightys here and there. And, of course, when Jeter, A-Rod, or Cano need a rest or a half rest where they DH, Betemit will play.

[Jets Voice of Reason]

Originally Posted by JeffWeaverFan

Nobody said it. What people said is that Betemit is a solid player. Then others said that Betemit sucks and is not a solid player. Then, the people that said he sucks, to try to somehow prove their argument (although are these people to stupid to understand that this doesn't prove anything?), made up what other people said.

As for the actual question, Betemit is the only utility infielder, which speaks volumes to his versatility. You will also see him coming in to play 1B for defense late in many games, and you'll see him starting at 1B against some rightys here and there. And, of course, when Jeter, A-Rod, or Cano need a rest or a half rest where they DH, Betemit will play.

Which was my point. Betemit is a solid player, who i personally had no problems platooning with Duncan at 1st this season. Compared to some of the crap we've had on our bench the past few years, Betemit and Molina are significant upgrades.

[SUJets1988]

No surprises in the field or on the bench, only thing that concerns me is the one LHP out of the pen (excluding Andy). It will be interesting to see how long it stays that way.

[SUJets1988]

Originally Posted by Jets Voice of Reason

Which was my point. Betemit is a solid player, who i personally had no problems platooning with Duncan at 1st this season. Compared to some of the crap we've had on our bench the past few years, Betemit and Molina are significant upgrades.

I love Betemit off the bench, he's your classic A+ utility guy and I don't mind his bat whatsoever. Like you said, he's going to see a lot of time at 1B.

[DevsJetsYanks88]

No big surprises. I'm liking the bench a lot this year with Betemit, Duncan, and Molina. Who knows what Ensberg will bring to the table.

[neckdemon]

Originally Posted by JeffWeaverFan

Nobody said it. What people said is that Betemit is a solid player. Then others said that Betemit sucks and is not a solid player. Then, the people that said he sucks, to try to somehow prove their argument (although are these people to stupid to understand that this doesn't prove anything?), made up what other people said.

As for the actual question, Betemit is the only utility infielder, which speaks volumes to his versatility. You will also see him coming in to play 1B for defense late in many games, and you'll see him starting at 1B against some rightys here and there. And, of course, when Jeter, A-Rod, or Cano need a rest or a half rest where they DH, Betemit will play.

come on now. you guys should know me by now. i'm just busting balls a little bit...it wasn't meant to be serious.