The New York Yankees expect to have their ace available for Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Thursday. The Detroit Tigers most definitely will not.Tigers manager Jim Leyland surprised many on Wednesday when he said staff ace and presumptive American League Cy Young winner Justin Verlander will not be available out of the bullpen for Game 5.Barring an unforeseen setback, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said CC Sabathia will be ready to pitch -- if needed - - on Thursday night."I would expect that I would have him," Girardi said during his Wednesday news conference. Source: ESPN
