The latest on the last day without Yankees baseball until (hopefully) November…
- Mariano Rivera threw his second bullpen of the spring, simply saying that things went “bueno.” Mark Prior threw live batting practice [insert recycled injury joke here], as did Manny Banuelos. Joe Girardi, Larry Rothschild, and Billy Eppler were in attendance. (Erik Boland, Bryan Hoch & Chad Jennings)
- If the season started today, apparently the coaching staff would want Andrew Brackman on the club. Wouldn’t that be something? Wanting him on the club and having him on the club are two different things, though. Of course, the Brackmonster will miss a few days with a groin injury. (Peter Gammons)
- Frankie Cervelli was getting catching tips from 85-year-old Yogi Berra. Yogi even tried to get into a crouch. Good for him. (Sam Borden)
- Jordan Parraz managed to clear the scoreboard in left-center with a homer during batting practice. That’s no cheapie at GMS Field. (Ben Shpigel)
- Bartolo Colon, Joba Chamberlain, David Robertson, David Phelps, Hector Noesi, and Eric Wordekemper are scheduled to pitch in tomorrow’s Grapefruit League opener. Joe Girardi said all the regulars will play and get two at-bats, though Cervelli is starting behind the plate. Jesus Montero will catch on Sunday, and Russell Martin will DH early next week before catching on Thursday or Friday. (Shpigel, Jack Curry & Jennings)
- The opposing starters this weekend: Cole Hamels (Saturday), Joe Blanton (Sunday), and Rick Porcello (Monday). Colon, Ivan Nova, and CC Sabathia are starting those games for the Yanks. (Pete Caldera)
- Turns out there’s no team-building exercise planned for this spring. Alas. (Jennings)
I’m not sure if you’ve seen it already, but MLB.com is having this Dream Job contest where all the winner does for a year is watch baseball and blog about it, basically. I applied, and I don’t think you should. My odds will be better that way. Anywho, here’s the open thread. The Rangers, Devils, Knicks, and Nets are all playing, so there’s enough going on to keep you entertained through this yucky weather. Smile, there’s a baseball game on tomorrow.
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