Here's the Royals lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Yankees in New York:
- Scott Podsednik
- Jason Kendall
- David DeJesus
- Billy Butler
- Jose Guillen
- Alberto Callaspo
- Mike Aviles
- Willie Bloomquist
- Yuniesky Betancourt
Notice there's no Rick Ankiel in that lineup. He was taking batting practice in New York today.
And Bruce Chen is your pitcher. He's facing C.C. Sabathia.