Morning Bits: Rays Pitching, Swisher, Pettitte, Soccer at the Stadium

Good morning all.   New series starts tonight and it’s very important as it’s against a division rival the Tampa Bay Rays.  On the bump tonight is Ivan Nova and James Shields. First pitch is set for 7:05.   Enjoy the day.

Let’s get right to the links….

– Mark Feinsand of The Daily News writes that the Yankees hope tough pitching of Tampa Rays does not cool Bombers recent offensive surge.

– Connor Orr of The Star Ledger has an article about how Nick Swisher is difficult to tune out, on and off the field.

– The Yankees decision on Pettitte will be made today writes Bryan Hoch of MLB.COM.

– Here is a great way to ruin the field during the season.  It was announced yesterday that a soccer match will happen at the stadium July 22nd at 7pm.

– David Waldstein of The New York Times writes about how the Yank’s closer situation isn’t open and shut.