Pirates-Yankees: Here's what to look for

In case you haven't heard, the Yankees are playing in Pittsburgh for the first time sonce some guy named Mazeroski hit a home run back in 1960.

Again, with little recent history between the two teams, here are some notes and things to keep an eye on during the series.

* Pitching matchups: Tuesday – Tom Gorzelanny (5-6, 6.59 ERA) Pittsburgh vs. Darrell Rasner (4-4, 3.64 ERA) New York; Wednesday – Zach Duke (4-4, 3.91 ERA) Pittsburgh vs. Joba Chamberlain (1-2, 2.36 ERA) New York; Thursday – Paul Maholm (5-5, 4.41 ERA) Pittsburgh vs. Mike Mussina (10-5, 3.93 ERA) New York.

* Duke has never faced the Yankees. Maholm lost his only start in New York in 2007 while Gorzelanny had a no-decision. Gorzelanny was in line for the win after allowing 4 runs in 6 1/3 innings but got a no-decision in a 5-4 Pittsburgh loss in 10 innings.

* Bobby Abreu is 3-for-7 in his career of both Duke and Maholm.

* Chris gomez and Doug Mientkiewicz are a combined 12-for-50 off Mussina. Gomez is 8-for-32 and Mientkiewicz is 4-for-18. … Jaosn bay is 2-for-4.

* From the My, how things have changed department, courtesy of the Pirates public relations staff, a look at how prices have changed since the Yankees last played in Pittsburgh.
(1960 price, 2008 price):
Stamp: (4 cents, 42 cents); Dozen eggs (57 cents, $1.85); Gallon of gas (31 cents, $4.07); Average cost of a new home ($16,500, $318,000); Gallon of milk (49 cents, $3.69); Salary of a rookie player ($7,000, $390,000).