2012 MLB Season Preview: New York Yankees

2012 NEW YORK YANKEES SUBTRACTIONS

Jorge Posada (retired)
A.J. Burnett (traded to Pittsburgh Pirates)
Jesus Montero (traded to Seattle Mariners)

2012 NEW YORK YANKEES ADDITIONS

Hiroki Kuroda (FA)
Michael Pineda (received in trade from Seattle Mariners)
Andy Pettitte (FA)
Raul Ibanez (FA)

2012 NEW YORK YANKEES PROJECTED LINEUP

Derek Jeter (ss)
Curtis Granderson (cf)
Robinson Cano(2b)
Alex Rodriguez (3b)
Mark Teixeira (1b)
Nick Swisher (rf)
Raul Ibanez/Andruw Jones (DH)
Russell Martin (c)
Brett Gardner (lf)

Sep 30, 2011; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (52) delivers a pitch during the first inning of game one of the 2011 ALDS against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE

2012 NEW YORK YANKEES PROJECTED ROTATION

C.C. Sabathia
Hiroki Kuroda
Phil Hughes
Ivan Nova
Freddy Garcia

Next in line

Michael Pineda (sore shoulder doubtful to start season with team)

Andy Pettitte – signed to minor league deal, hopeful to be ready in May

2012 NEW YORK YANKEES PROJECTED BULLPEN

Mariano Rivera (cl)
David Robertson
Rafael Soriano
Boone Logan
Corey Wade

Potential for last two spots:

NEW YORK YANKEES PROSPECT TO WATCH

Manny Banuelos is the top pitching prospect in the Yankees’ organization. He is a 21 year-old lefty with great natural abilities. His fastball sits in the low to mid 90’s and throws a biting sinker, a change-up and a slow curveball. He is still trying gain consistency and will have another season in Triple-A to do so. Expect he will be in the rotation for the Yankees in 2013.