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Yankees.com: Yanks’ Game 1 starter could depend on foe

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As they prepare for the American League Division Series, the Yankees have assigned staff members to focus on each opponent they could possibly face, scouting weaknesses and seeking ideal matchups. Their Game 1 starting pitcher could depend on the identity of that team, manager Aaron Boone said on Wednesday.

“I guess maybe to some degree it does,” Boone said. “I mean, I’m not looking at it like that right now, because we haven’t decided on that by any means yet right now.