Yankees Rotation Set

The Yankees announced on Wednesday their rotation plans for their upcoming American League Championship Series versus Texas.  CC Sabathia will get the ball in Game 1 in Texas against C.J. Wilson.  Joe Girardi made one change from the division series with the Twins flip flopping Phil Hughes and Andy Pettitte.  Hughes will move up a game and pitch Game 2 while Andy Pettitte will start Game 3.  AJ Burnett is scheduled to pitch Game 4.  Hughes has always pitched well in the Ballpark at Arlington, the site of the Games 1 and 2.  In fact, Hughes has never allowed an earned run in two career starts in Texas.  Andy Pettitte will face off against Cliff Lee in Yankee Stadium in Game 3.  Lee gave up just one run in two starts against Tampa in the ALDS, including a complete game masterpiece in Game 5.  The Yankees have had a history of starting Pettitte at home because Yankee Stadium sets up better for left handers.  The move also sets up Pettitte for a Game 7 start on full rest.  Pettitte is the winningest pitcher in postseason history and his experience may tilt the scale the Yankees way if the series goes the distance.