Yankees Opening Day Rosters

April 6, 2006

NEW YORK YANKEES

Pitchers (11)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Chacon, Shawn	R-R	6-3	220	28	Yankees
†Dotel, Octavio	R-R	6-0	210	32	Athletics
Farnsworth, Kyle	R-R	6-4	240	29	Braves
Johnson, Randy	R-L	6-10	230	32	Yankees
Mussina, Mike	L-R	6-2	190	37	Yankees
Myers, Mike	L-L	6-3	220	36	Red Sox
†Pavano, Carl	R-R	6-5	240	30	Yankees
Proctor, Scott	R-R	6-1	200	29	Yankees
Rivera, Mariano	R-R	6-2	185	36	Yankees
†Small, Aaron	R-R	6-5	220	34	Yankees
Sturtze, Tanyon	R-R	6-5	225	35	Yankees
Villone, Ron	L-L	6-3	245	36	Marlins
Wang, Chien-Ming	R-R	6-3	200	26	Yankees
Wright, Jaret	R-R	6-2	230	30	Yankees
Catchers (3)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Nieves, Wil	R-R	5-11	190	28	Yankees
Posada, Jorge	B-R	6-2	205	34	Yankees
Stinnett, Kelly	R-R	5-11	235	36	Diamondbacks
Infielders (6)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Cairo, Miguel	R-R	6-0	185	31	Yankees
Cano, Robinson	L-R	6-0	170	23	Yankees
Giambi, Jason	L-R	6-3	230	35	Yankees
Jeter, Derek	R-R	6-3	195	31	Yankees
Phillips, Andy	R-R	6-0	205	28	Yankees
Rodriguez, Alex	R-R	6-3	225	30	Yankees
Outfielders (5)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Crosby, Bubba	L-L	5-11	185	29	Yankees
Damon, Johnny	L-L	6-2	180	32	Red Sox
Matsui, Hideki	L-R	6-2	230	31	Yankees
Sheffield, Gary	R-R	6-0	215	37	Yankees
Williams, Bernie	B-R	6-2	205	37	Yankees

Manager: Joe Torre.
Coaches: Larry Bowa, Ron Guidry, Joe Kerrigan, Don Mattingly, Lee Mazzilli, Tony Pena.

COLUMBUS CLIPPERS
TRIPLE-A/INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

Pitchers (12)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Bean, Colter	L-R	6 6	255	290	Yankees
Bergman, Dusty	L-L	6 5	200	28	Angels (AAA)
†Brooks, Frank	L-L	6-1	190	27	Braves
Childers, Matt	R-R	6 5	215	27	Braves
Corey, Mark	R-R	6 3	230	31	Pirates (AAA)
DeSalvo, Matt	R-R	6 0	170	25	Yankees (AA)
Erickson, Scott	R-R	6 4	230	38	Dodgers
Henn, Sean	R-L	6 5	200	24	Yankees
Karstens, Jeff	R-R	6 3	175	23	Yankees (AA)
Pope, Justin	B-R	6 0	190	26	Yankees (AA)
Rasner, Darrell	R-R	6 3	210	25	Nationals
Smith, Matt	L-L	6 5	225	26	Yankees (AAA)
Veras, Jose	R-R	6 5	240	25	Rangers (AAA)
Catchers (2)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
McDonald, Keith	R-R	6 2	235	33	Rangers (AAA)
Parrish, David	R-R	6 3	220	26	Yankees (AAA)
Infielders (6)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Cannizaro, Andy	R-R	5 10	170	27	Yankees (AAA)
Duncan, Eric	L-R	6 3	195	22	Yankees (AA)
Escalona, Felix	R-R	6 0	190	27	Yankees
Garcia, Danny	R-R	6 1	180	25	Indians (AAA)
Johnson, Russ	R-R	5 10	185	33	Yankees
Rolls, Damian	R-R	6 2	215	28	Yankees (AAA)
Outfielders (4)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Cabrera, Melky	B-L	5 11	170	21	Yankees
Jones, Mitch	R-R	6 2	215	28	Yankees (AAA)
Reese, Kevin	L-L	5 11	195	28	Yankees
Thompson, Kevin	R-R	5 10	185	26	Yankees (AAA)

Manager: Dave Miley.
Coaches: Neil Allen, Kevin Long.

TRENTON THUNDER
DOUBLE-A/EASTERN LEAGUE

Pitchers (12)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Beam, T.J.	R-R	67	220	25	Yankees (Hi A)
Borrell, Danny	L-L	6-3	200	27	Yankees (AA)
Brunet, Michael	R-R	6-2	170	29	Yankees (AA)
Butto, Francisco	R-R	6-1	175	25	Phillies (AA)
Cox, J. Brent	L-R	6-3	205	21	Yankees (Hi A)
Clippard, Tyler	R-R	6-4	175	21	Yankees (AAA)
DePaula, Jorge	R-R	6-1	210	27	Yankees
King, Jeremy	R-R	6-2	210	24	Yankees (AAA)
Manning, Charlie	L-L	6-2	185	27	Yankees (AAA)
Thorp, Paul	R-R	6-0	210	25	Yankees (AA)
Wilson, Kris	R-R	6-4	220	29	Yankees (AAA)
White, Steven	R-R	6-5	205	24	Yankees (AA)
Catchers (2)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
†Brown, Jason	R-R	6-2	205	31	Yankees (AA)
Rojas, Tommy	R-R	6-1	190	24	Yankees (AAA)
Santos, Omir	R-R	6-1	210	24	Yankees (AA)
Infielders (6)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Cosme, Caonabo	R-R	6-2	175	27	Yankees (AAA)
Duncan, Shelley	R-R	6-5	215	26	Yankees (AA)
Howard, Kevin	L-R	6-2	191	24	Reds (AA)
Lopez, Gabe	R-R	5-8	175	26	Yankees (AAA)
Pena, Ramiro	S-R	5-11	165	20	Yankees (AA)
Stotts, J.T.	R-R	5-11	190	26	Yankees (AA)
Outfielders (4)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Christian, Justin	R-R	6-1	188	25	Yankees (Hi A)
Faison, Vince	L-R	6-0	180	25	Jackson (Independent)
Guillen, Rodolfo	R-R	6-3	186	22	Yankees (AA)
Sardinha, Bronson	L-R	6-1	195	22	Yankees (AA)

Manager: Bill Masse.
Coaches: Ralph Dickenson, Dave Eiland.

TAMPA YANKEES
HIGH CLASS A/FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE

Pitchers (12)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
†Antigua, Erick	R-R	61	170	22	Yankees (R)
^Beltran, Saydel	L-L	511	175	23	Yankees (Lo A)
Casadiego, Gerardo	R-R	61	180	25	Pensacola (Independent)
†Garcia, Christian	R-R	64	175	20	Yankees (Lo A)
Horne, Alan	R-R	64	195	23	Did Not Play
Hughes, Phil	R-R	65	220	19	Yankees (Hi A)
Jones, Jason	R-R	65	225	23	Yankees (Hi A)
Kennard, Jeff	R-R	62	195	24	Yankees (AA)
Kroenke, Zachary	R-L	63	210	21	Yankees (SS)
Marquez, Jeffrey	R-R	62	175	21	Yankees (Lo A)
Martinez, Mike	R-R	62	190	24	Yankees (Lo A)
Schmidt, Josh	R-R	64	175	23	Yankees (SS)
Schroer, Steven	R-R	62	195	23	Yankees (SS)
Smith, Brett	R-R	65	220	22	Yankees (Hi A)
†Smith, Josh	R-R	64	225	24	Yankees (AAA)
Wright, Chase	L-L	62	190	23	Yankees (Lo A)
Catchers (2)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Pilittere, P. J.	R-R	60	215	24	Yankees (SS)
Rojas, Irwil	L-R	61	175	21	Yankees (Lo A)
Infielders (6)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Carrol, Mark	R-R	61	200	24	Yankees (Hi A)
Ehlers, Cody	L-L	511	190	23	Yankees (Hi A)
Jones, Ben	R-R	63	196	24	Yankees (Hi A)
Made, Hector	R-R	61	154	21	Yankees (Hi A)
Nunuz, Eduardo	R-R	60	155	18	Yankees (SS)
Vechionacci, Marcos	R-R	62	170	19	Yankees (Lo A)
Outfielders (5)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Battle, Tim	R-R	62	185	20	Yankees (Lo A)
Carson, Matt	R-R	62	200	24	Yankees (AA)
Edwar, Gonzalez	R-R	510	200	23	Yankees (Lo A)
Himes, Ben	L-R	64	210	25	Yankees (Lo A)
Tierce, Evan	L-L	511	190	23	Yankees (Hi A)

Manager: Luis Sojo.
Coaches: Greg Pavlick, James Rowson.

CHARLESTON RIVERDOGS
LOW CLASS A/SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE

Pitchers (13)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Arias, Wilkins	L-L	6 1	150	25	Yankees (R)
Coke, Phil	L-L	6 1	210	23	Yankees (Lo A)
Conroy, James	R-R	6 4	195	23	Yankees (SS)
Gomez, Abel	L-L	6 0	170	21	Yankees (Hi A)
Japa, Rolando	R-R	6 1	165	21	Yankees (R)
Quezada, Elvys	R-R	6 1	210	24	Yankees (Hi A)
Rueger, Bryan	L-L	6 3	185	23	Yankees (SS)
Seccombe, David	R-R	6 1	200	24	Yankees (SS)
Soto, Edgar	L-L	5 11	175	21	Yankees (R)
Stephens, Jason	R-R	6 4	190	21	Yankees (SS)
Stuart, Cory	R-R	6 2	185	24	Yankees (SS)
Villalona, Bryan	R-R	6 2	170	23	Yankees (SS)
Wordekemper, Eric	R-R	6 1	200	22	Yankees (R)
Catchers (3)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Gil, Jose	B-R	6 0	170	190	Yankees (R)
Lafountain, Jason	B-R	6 0	190	24	Did Not Play
Muich, Joseph	R-R	6 1	205	23	Did Not Play
Infielders (5)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
Corona, Reggie	B-R	5 11	160	19	Yankees (SS)
Henry, C.J.	R-R	6 3	205	19	Yankees (R)
Holmann, Mario	B-R	6 0	165	21	Yankees (Lo A)
Larsen, Kyle	L-L	6 5	240	22	Yankees (SS)
Malec, Chris	B-R	5 11	195	23	Yankees (R)
Outfielders (5)	B-T	Ht.	Wt.	Age	2005 Org. (Peak Level)
De la Rossa, Wilkins	L-L	6 0	156	21	Yankees (R)
Harris, Estee	L-R	5 11	170	21	Yankees (Lo A)
Jackson, Austin	R-R	6 1	185	19	Yankees (R)
Poterson, Jon	B-R	6 1	215	20	Yankees (Lo A)
Tabata, Jose	R-R	5 11	160	17	Yankees (R)

Manager: Bill Mosiello.
Coaches: Scott Aldred, Torre Tyson.