Craig Trapp

New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals
Play: New York Yankees -1.5

Horacio Ramirez looks to continue that trend when he makes his first start in more than a year. After starting 20 games for Seattle in 2007, the left-hander worked out of the bullpen for Kansas City and the Chicago White Sox last season, going 1-4 with a 4.34 ERA in 32 relief appearances. Ramirez didn't have a spectacular spring allowing 32 runs including 25 earned and 44 hits in 25 innings but was still awarded a spot in the Royals rotation, which was without a lefty. Ramirez struggled in two relief outings against New York last season, allowing three runs and five hits in one inning. He has been solid against the Yankees as a starter, though, going 2-1 with a 1.80 ERA in three career starts.

Sabathia got smoked in his debut in NY but today will face a very poor offensive team. Sabathia made three starts against Kansas City last season before being traded to Milwaukee in July, going 1-2 with a 3.54 ERA. He is 14-10 with a 3.40 ERA lifetime versus the Royals, and 2-2 with a 2.79 ERA in four starts in Kansas City since 2007.

The big difference between these two teams is the offensive fire power of the NYY. Also Sabathia can be dominating and Ramariez had a horrible spring. Enjoy big free winner from Craig Trapp. SCORE NYY 6 - KC 1