MINNEAPOLIS - Unable to get cell-phone reception in the Yankee clubhouse, manager Joe Girardi made the long walk to the Metrodome playing field so he could make the call and find out what minor-league reliever or two could make it to the big leagues in time for today's game against the Twins."We are depleted," said Girardi, who used five relievers in last night's 7-6, 12-inning win.
I'm just happy they're not calling up Kei Igawa.One option the Yankees had vanished when Jeff Karstens left a start against Rochester last night with a groin problem.
Since Joba Chamberlain is expected to throw no more than 70 pitches Tuesday night in his first big-league start and Mike Mussina goes Wednesday, the Yankees had plans to add a reliever. Now, those plans have been accelerated.
According to International League talent evaluators, the best starter for Scranton-Wilkes Barre lately has been Dan Giese, a 31-year-old right-hander with eight games of big-league experience, all of them last year with the Giants. Giese is 4-2 with a 2.02 ERA in 12 games (nine starts).
Steven White (4-2, 3.83 in 12 games, nine starts) is also in the mix.
The little-used Morgan Ensberg is the likely choice to be sent packing.
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