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Yankees map out spring rotation No comments yet
Yankees map out spring rotation,Manager Joe Girardi and pitching coach Dave Eiland finalized mapping out the first 11 games of the Grapefruit League slate, tabbing Chad Gaudin to throw the first pitch of Wednesday’s exhibition opener against the Pirates.
Cano seeking to build on 2009 effort No comments yet
Cano seeking to build on 2009 effort,Coming off a strong 2009 campaign in which he put up impressive offensive numbers and earned consideration as a Gold Glove Award-caliber second baseman, Robinson Cano said he worked out five days a week during the winter and is ready to get back at it.
Hughes, Joba pitch, show what’s to come No comments yet
Hughes, Joba pitch, show what’s to come,It’s too early to begin handicapping, but the batting practice session Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain each pitched Friday served as a nice tease for what will be one of the more compelling decisions the Yankees will make this spring.
A-Rod reached out, offered Damon advice No comments yet
A-Rod reached out, offered Damon advice,Alex Rodriguez, speaking publicly Thursday for the first time this spring, said he reached out to Johnny Damon — who earlier this week signed a one-year deal with the Tigers — this offseason to offer advice on free agency.
Bodley: A-Rod at peace with himself No comments yet
Bodley: A-Rod at peace with himself,Alex Rodriguez sat behind a table Thursday in the same white tent as last year, but the circus had left town. He happily answered reporters’ friendly questions and was at peace with himself.
Much has changed for A-Rod in a year No comments yet
Much has changed for A-Rod in a year,Sitting in the same tent in which he admitted his use of performance-enhancing substances last spring, Alex Rodriguez reflected Thursday on his new status as a World Series champion.
Comfy CC needs no further adjustment No comments yet
Comfy CC needs no further adjustment,If it could be possible for CC Sabathia to feel even more at home in pinstripes than he did last year, when the left-handed ace seemingly gained two dozen best friends overnight, this Spring Training is giving him the opportunity.
Granderson’s goal matches that of Yanks No comments yet
Granderson’s goal matches that of Yanks,In Curtis Granderson’s first afternoon on the field with the Yankees, he batted in a group on the main field at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Bombers’ new outfielder expressed excitement about adjusting with the club.