Yankees manager Joe Girardi confirmed that Chien Ming Wang will be in the starting line up for the Yankees opening day duel with Blue Jays in New York on 31st of March. Joe Girardi said that Wang has earned the starter position and his throwing ability for the past two years has made him capable to start the game for the Yankees. The start will be on Wang’s 28th birthday and his record of 19-7 wins last year after recovering from the hamstring injury speaks volume of his dedication towards the game.

Wang said that he was excited to be the starter on an Opening Day for the Yankees for the first time. But Wang’s performance this spring is not as good as his last season. His four Grapefruit starts this spring has him at 2-1 with 8.44 ERA in 10 2/3 innings. Wang said that he is hurt by the two losses and wants to prove his capability by performing well in the near future.