The tarp is off the field, after staying on for two hours, the Red Sox and Yankees are ready to begin their first of 19 meetings, but the rain continues falling at Fenway Park.

Derek Jeter remains out with a strained quad muscle, with rookie Alberto Gonzalez starting at shortstop for New York. Kevin Youkilis is back at third for the Red Sox, replacing Mike Lowell (DL, sprained thumb) with Sean Casey at first base.

Jed Lowrie is on the bench for the Red Sox and Mike Timlin is back in the bullpen, with RHP Bryan Corey designated for assignment.

- Alan Greenwood