"By pitching so well Monday night, Ivan Nova gave the Yankees options. He impressed them enough to merit another start, a decision that has consequences for Javier Vazquez, whose rotation spot Nova will take, and Phil Hughes, who is gradually approaching his innings limit.

Nova will start Sunday against the White Sox in Chicago, and Vazquez will be available to pitch out of the bullpen starting Wednesday.

That is the extent to which Manager Joe Girardi outlined their pitching plans Tuesday. "