Hidden away in a news article on Yankees.com, I found this under “Tidbits”:

Girardi said is leaning toward not starting Hideki Matsui in the outfield in National League ballparks this weekend, but would consider using him in double-switch situations.

It appears that we are saved from a Hideki Matsui (LF) – Johnny Damon (CF) – Nick Swisher (RF) outfield in interleague play. While a step up from the Matsui-Damon-Abreu outfield that made a few appearances last year it would still be tragic for people who enjoy watching not completely horrible defense.

I will miss his bat in the lineup, but what can you do when you must play by the little kids’ rules?