New York Yankees: My All-Time 25-Man Roster…With Some Convenient Adaptations
January 19, 2011 · Michael Schlossberg · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have Alex Rodriguez and Lou Gehrig on the same team? I often have and wondered if there was a way to make it happen.
With this idea in place, I decided to compose a 25-man roster complete with batting order and pitching rotation.
The twist on this is some of the convenient adaptations I have made to the team.
Also, I tried not to choose players who had their prime and best years outside Yankee pinstripes.
So don’t expect Roger Clemens or Randy Johnson on this team.
The Lineup and Positions
1. Derek Jeter SS
2. Joe Dimaggio LF
3. Babe Ruth RF
4. Lou Gehrig 1B
5. Mickey Mantle CF
6. Alex Rodriguez 3B
7. Roger Maris DH
8. Yogi Berra C
9. Willie Randolph 2B
The Bench
OF/DH – Reggie Jackson
3B – Graig Nettles
2B – Phil Rizzuto
C – Bill Dickey
OF – Bernie Williams
1B – Don Mattingly
The Rotation
1. Whitey Ford LHP
2. Ron Guidry LHP
3. Red Ruffing RHP
4. Lefty Gomez LHP
5. Andy Pettitte LHP
Bullpen
Closer – Mariano Rivera RHP
Set-up – Goose Gossage RHP
Lefty Specialist – Sparky Lyle LHP
Longman- Ramiro Mendoza RHP
Middle Innings – Jeff Nelson RHP
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