Mariano Rivera threw his first bullpen session of the spring today. He threw 21 pitches and tried to be nice and easy with his delivery. It's a sight worth watching when the greatest closer in baseball history begins to stretch out and condition his arm.
The Daily News reports that Alex Rodriguez will cooperate with federal agents in their investigation into a Canadian doctor who is accused of transporting HGH into the United States. LoHud has an official statement from the Yankees regarding the investigation and A-Rod's cooperation.
The Yankees view Chan Ho Park as a viable late-inning option. He will join Rivera, Damaso Marte, Dave Robertson and the losers of the rotation competition in the bullpen.
The second game of the spring season (Thursday, March 4th) will feature a pitching match up between C.C. Sabathia and Roy Halladay. Sabathia is planning on taking it easy, because, as he said, "Come on, it's spring training." That game will air on the MLB network at 1:05 p.m.
Chad Jennings sits down for five questions with left-handed pitcher Royce Ring.
Chad Jennings sits down for five questions with left-handed pitcher Royce Ring.
Curtis Granderson has already started intensive work with Kevin Long in order to improve his hitting against left handers. According to the Post, the Yankees are already seeing positive results.
A.J. Burnett spent the winter trying to improve his change up and he mixed the pitch into his throwing session today. That link comes complete with audio. MLB.com picked up the story as well. I've seen a lot of growth and maturity in Burnett over the last year and I think he'll improve upon his numbers from 2009.
Bill Madden writes that Brian Cashman is having a hard time staying patient with his young pitchers.
Bombers Beat has some good photographs of yesterday's activities in camp. The picture of Reggie Jackson observing the scene is my personal favorite.
Remember kids, if you don't eat your vegetables, you can't have your LoHud notes from Monday.
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