Jorge Posada gets a rare start against a left-hander Friday night against the Red Sox.

Posada will bat eighth and DH against Red Sox southpaw Jon Lester. Andruw Jones gets the start in left field, which means Brett Gardner will get the night off.

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Gardner had started in 11 straight games for the Yankees.

1. Derek Jeter – SS

2. Curtis Granderson – CF

3. Mark Teixeira – 1B

4. Robinson Cano – 2B

5. Nick Swisher – RF

6. Andruw Jones – LF

7. Russell Martin – C

8. Jorge Posada – DH

9. Eduardo Nunez – 3B

SP Bartolo Colon