Here's some thoughts on NYY - Twins game

[Pauulzcappin]

Carl Pavano didn't make a start against New York this year but he's first on CG shutouts on AL, pitched 221 innings with 117 strikeouts.

Andy Pettite started twice against Minnesota this year. 2 wins with a ERA of 1.27.

BUT, since off the DL he's had two starts with a 6.75 ERA.

So what do you guys think?

[TonyP]

was wondering the same thing. Can the Twins win this one?

[mncosoldier]

NYY please i from mn and know all about the troubles the yanks give them dont throw away money

[rsnnh12]

I was a little worried about the lack of hitting that the Yanks had early yest, but they definitely found their bats. I think they light up the scoreboard tonight. I can see a 7-4, 9-5 type game tonight. If the Aces were giving up runs last night, I would think Pavano and Pettite give up a handful too.

I'm on the Yanks (-1.5) +140, and the Over 8.5 (-135) as part of a Texas ML and San Fran ML parlay.

Risking $10 to win $14 on the Yanks RL, and $10 to win $49.50 on the parlay

[Pauulzcappin]

I wanna see if anyone figures out whatI tried to say earlier, rsnnh came close.

[Wilforth]

Facts:
1) Pettitte is 8-0 in 9 starts vs. Twins
2) Yankees are 6-0 in Minneapolis

[RockyS]

Taking NYY RL just for pleasure, because I will be watching this game..

BOL to all.

[angtank]

I feel like the Twins have to much of a home field advantage to lose this must win. I played the Yankees yesterday only cuz CC is a big game pitcher. Twins got to him much to my surprise. Now with Pettite coming off the DL, I think the pitching advantage is on the Twins side + home field advantage + they seem to be hitting right now.

[TennisBabe]

Facts:
1) Pettitte is 8-0 in 9 starts vs. Twins
2) Yankees are 6-0 in Minneapolis

I'm not sold on Pettitte's health

[lunchbawks]

NYY lose today

[No coincidences]

Yanks. Big. Twins are done. They're owned by this team.

[Wilforth]

I'm not sold on Pettitte's health

But the Yankees pen isn't bad. Since you can always count on a 9th-inning shutout from Rivera, the Twins actually have only 8 innings in which they can score. I still like the Yankees here despite Pettitte's questionable health.

[angtank]

Yanks. Big. Twins are done. They're owned by this team.

Just like the Red Sox owned the Angels and the Angels owned the Yankees until last year. Doesn't mean a thing the better will win.

[No coincidences]

Just like the Red Sox owned the Angels and the Angels owned the Yankees until last year. Doesn't mean a thing the better will win.

Pavano allows too much contact to keep the Yankees at bay.

[Rixsaw]

Do you think Pavano can holds down Yank batters? Their ace can't hold them down.

[The Architect]

Carl Pavano didn't make a start against New York this year but he's first on CG shutouts on AL, pitched 221 innings with 117 strikeouts.

Andy Pettite started twice against Minnesota this year. 2 wins with a ERA of 1.27.

BUT, since off the DL he's had two starts with a 6.75 ERA.

So what do you guys think?

pettitte's health really is the only thing in question here. pavano pitcher a TON of innings this year and the lack of strikeouts shows that hitters are putting the ball into play more often than not. the yanks were at their worst and twins were at their best when liriano was getting them to swing and miss. pavano is not a strikeout pitcher and is VERY hittable, especially against the yanks hitters. the fact that pettitte owns the twins, is a lefty, and is one of the best postseason pitchers of all time should be enough to trump the doubts of his injury. even if pettitte isn't in top form tonight, it really shouldn't matter because pavano is due to get rocked by this lineup.

yanks ml, rl and the over.

[Fieldysnuts44]

Im on the Yanks and the over,but then again I was on the Rays

[Pauulzcappin]

Pavano allows too much contact to keep the Yankees at bay.

Nice. someone got it!

Either yanks win it or it'll be a close game with a lot of runs.