All the talk in MLB World Series betting circles of late has been about Joe Girardi’s brilliance for using a three-man rotation of C.C. Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Andy Pettitte in the playoffs so far.

Hey, we have to hand it to the Yankees so far; the plan looks good. Starting C.C. Sabathia up to three times per series is a luxury every team wishes it could have; he also hasn’t tired yet. However, I’m still wondering if the lack of pitching depth could sink the Yankees in the end.

I’m not saying they should use four of their current available starters – Chad Gaudin and the discombobulated Joba Chamberlain simply aren’t playoff-ready – but you have to wonder if the Bronx Bombers should’ve acquired another starter at the trade deadline. Why? Because I’m not totally convinced that Burnett and Pettitte will be stalwarts for the whole World Series.

Pettitte has homer problems and now faces a team that can smash long-balls as well as anyone. Even lefty hitters Raul Ibanez and Chase Utley hit lefty pitchers better than righties.

Also, A.J. Burnett struggled on the road this season. In Game 5 of the ALCS, his first career road playoff start, he got rocked in the first inning. As he showed in his return start to Toronto last May, Burnett doesn’t handle hostile crowds too well, so what will happen when he visits Philly – arguably the toughest city for a road team to play in?

The Yankees have to hope C.C. leaves it all on the field, as I’m not so sure he’ll have a ton of help from his fellow pitchers.