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Granderson scratched with right oblique strain
By Joe Pawlikowski
Via Bryan Hoch, Curtis Granderson will sit out today with a right oblique strain. They’re already calling it a strain, which is never a good sign. We will hear more information after the game, but at this point I think it’s safe to assume a DL trip.

www.riveravenueblues.com

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ST Game 26

Orioles 6 Yankees 2

Sergio Mitre was awful. I won't write him off after 1 bad spring training game, but Nova, Colon, and Garcia should win the last 3 pitching spots, IMO. If the Yankees release Mitre before Monday, they'll owe him 45 days termination pay (roughly $175 K ) instead of his $900 K full season salary.

Joba's velocity was fine in his return to game action.

No Granderson update until tomorrow, at the earliest -- his injury may not be bad enough to land him on the DL, though.

CF Melky Mesa 1-3 1 R

PH-DH Austin Romine 0-2

C Jesus Montero 1-2 BB

SS Eduardo Nunez 0-3

2B Ronnie Belliard 0-3

2B Ramiro Pena 0-1

Mitre 3 IP 5 H 5 ER 1 BB 2 K L (1-1)

Mark Prior 1 IP 0 R 0 H 0 BB 2 K











Spring stats:

LF/2B/SS/3B Eduardo Nunez 20 G 47 AB 13 H 6 R 6 RBI 1 HR 2 2B 5 SB 2 BB

1B/3B Eric Chavez 14 G 35 AB 13 H 3 R 3 RBI 3 2B 1 BB

2B/3B Ronnie Belliard 8 G 16 AB 2 H 1 R 1 2B

C Jesus Montero 17 G 37 AB 8 H 3 R 2 RBI 2 2B 2 BB

C Francisco Cervelli 3 G 5 AB 3 H 1 RBI 2B -- injured/out for the rest of spring training

2B/SS/3B/LF Ramiro Pena 18 G 35 AB 6 H 1 R 2 RBI 1 SB

Bartolo Colon 4 G 15 IP 10 H 4 ER 1 BB 17 K

Ivan Nova 4 G 14 IP 8 H 2 ER 2 BB 7 K

Sergio Mitre 5 G 11 IP 12 H 5 ER 1 BB 8 K

Freddy Garcia 4 G 13.2 IP 13 H 9 ER 2 BB 12 K

[keithbishop]

Yankees claim Jose Ortegano
By Mike Axisa
Via Marc Carig, the Yankees have claimed left-hander Jose Ortegano off waivers from the Braves and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton. The 23-year-old from Venezuela made 20 starts for Atlanta’s Triple-A affiliate last year, pitching to a 4.56 FIP in 103 IP. He was not among their top 30 prospects in the 2011 edition of Baseball America’s Prospect Handbook, but he ranked 25th in 2010. “His fastball sits 86-88 mph and occasionally touched 90,” they said. “He also has a plus curveball and locates his changeup with precision … his ultimate role may be as a crafty left-handed reliever.”

Given Pedro Feliciano’s bothersome triceps and Boone Logan’s nagging injury filled camp, it doesn’t hurt to have another lefty around to stash in Triple-A. Ortegano’s nothing special, but certainly not useless. · (3) ·

Girardi cautiously optimistic about Granderson’s injury
By Mike Axisa
Via Chad Jennings, it sounds like Joe Girardi is cautiously optimistic about Curtis Granderson’s oblique injury. “I believe there’s a chance he’s going to play Opening Day,” said the skipper. ‘Now, I haven’t talked to [Gene Monahan] yet about all the tests he’s been through, but I believe he’s got a chance to play Opening Day.” Grandy went through a series of tests today but not an MRI, so the full extent of the injury is being determined.


http://www.riveravenueblues.com/

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UPDATE, 7:03 p.m.: Couple of quick updates. OF Jordan Parraz, C Jose Gil,
1B/DH Jorge Vazquez and OF Greg Golson have been sent to minor league camp. They’ll report after tomorrow’s off day.

Golson was sent down so that he can finally get at-bats.

Also, Curtis Granderson went for an MRI that showed a slight strain of the internal oblique. No tear and Granderson didn’t hear a pop when it happened, but it sounds like the Yankees might be cautious rather than push him toward Opening Day.

http://yankees.lhblogs.com/

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Yankees cut three more from Major League camp
By Mike Axisa
Via Marc Carig, the Yankees have reassigned LHRP Steve Garrison, RHRP Ryan Pope, and RHRP Eric Wordekemper to minor league camp. The first two are on the 40-man roster, so they were optioned down. I could be wrong, but I believe there are now 36 players left in big league camp, not counting the injured Frankie Cervelli, Reegie Corona, and Colin Curtis. Manny Banuelos is still there, which is kinda surprising. · (0) ·


MRI reveals oblique strain for Granderson
By Mike Axisa
Update (8:18pm): Apparently Granderson did have an MRI after all. Marc Carig reports that it revealed an oblique strain, which is obviously some pretty crummy news. Grandy downplayed the injury, comparing it to Joba Chamberlain’s recent oblique strain, but even that kept the right-hander on he shelf for ten days. It’s possible the Yankees won’t have their center fielder for Opening Day, but hopefully he won’t miss much more than that.


http://www.riveravenueblues.com/

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ST Game 27

Yankees 5 Blue Jays 3

Phil Hughes was stretched out to 7 innings tonight. Off day for the Yankees tomorrow, but Freddy Garcia will pitch in a minor league game, as AJ Burnett did today.

SS Ramiro Pena 0-0

PR-3B Eduardo Nunez 0-0 1 R 1 RBI Sac Fly

PR-2B Ronnie Belliard 0-1 1 R











Spring stats:

LF/2B/SS/3B Eduardo Nunez 21 G 47 AB 13 H 7 R 7 RBI 1 HR 2 2B 5 SB 2 BB

1B/3B Eric Chavez 14 G 35 AB 13 H 3 R 3 RBI 3 2B 1 BB

2B/3B Ronnie Belliard 9 G 17 AB 2 H 1 R 1 2B

C Jesus Montero 17 G 37 AB 8 H 3 R 2 RBI 2 2B 2 BB

C Francisco Cervelli 3 G 5 AB 3 H 1 RBI 2B -- injured/out for the rest of spring training

2B/SS/3B/LF Ramiro Pena 19 G 35 AB 6 H 1 R 2 RBI 1 SB

Bartolo Colon 4 G 15 IP 10 H 4 ER 1 BB 17 K

Ivan Nova 4 G 14 IP 8 H 2 ER 2 BB 7 K

Sergio Mitre 5 G 11 IP 12 H 5 ER 1 BB 8 K

Freddy Garcia 4 G 13.2 IP 13 H 9 ER 2 BB 12 K

[keithbishop]

Freddy Garcia pitched 6 innings vs Phillies minor leaguers.

The Yankees have to make roster decisions soon.

Backup C is wide open -- Jesus Montero vs Austin Romine vs journeyman Gustavo Molina. Should be a short term opening, with Francisco Cervelli likely back by mid April.

Eric Chavez will win the corner IF reserve spot

Eduardo Nunez vs Ramiro Pena for the middle IF reserve spot -- my gut says Nunez

Freddy Garcia vs Bartolo Colon vs Ivan Nova vs Sergio Mitre for 3 spots -- Nova will win the #4 starter spot, Garcia or Colon the #5 (I'd pick Colon), with the other becoming the long reliever/spot starter. I look for Mitre to be traded.

If Granderson starts the year on the DL (if so, he should return by April 10th) Justin Maxwell vs Greg Golson for the #4 OF spot -- toss up. Both have some major league experience and can back up all 3 OF positions.

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Yankees reportedly on verge of signing pitcher Kevin Millwood
Marc Carig/The Star-Ledger

Posted:03/25/2011 2:58 AM
TAMPA, Fla. — In describing his choices to fill out the starting rotation, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman used the term "low-risk/reward." Hours later, Cashman was reportedly on the brink of adding another such option in right-hander Kevin Millwood.

The pitcher was close to signing a minor league contract on Thursday night, according to si.com, a move that seemingly gives the Yankees an insurance policy behind rotation candidates Freddy Garcia and Bartolo Colon.

The Yankees have been in talks with Millwood at various points during the offseason, waiting for the pitcher to lower his price. Though he is signing a minor league deal, si.com reported that the contract would include incentives.



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I'll be interested to see the terms and Millwood's opt out date. I have no problem with signing him to a minor league deal.

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Yankees reportedly on verge of signing pitcher Kevin Millwood
Marc Carig/The Star-Ledger

Posted:03/25/2011 2:58 AM
TAMPA, Fla. — In describing his choices to fill out the starting rotation, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman used the term "low-risk/reward." Hours later, Cashman was reportedly on the brink of adding another such option in right-hander Kevin Millwood.

The pitcher was close to signing a minor league contract on Thursday night, according to si.com, a move that seemingly gives the Yankees an insurance policy behind rotation candidates Freddy Garcia and Bartolo Colon.

The Yankees have been in talks with Millwood at various points during the offseason, waiting for the pitcher to lower his price. Though he is signing a minor league deal, si.com reported that the contract would include incentives.



For more Yankees coverage, follow Marc Carig on twitter at twitter.com/ledger_yankees

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I'll be interested to see the terms and Millwood's opt out date. I have no problem with signing him to a minor league deal.

Very expected. I can see the Yankees trade for another starting pitcher later this season. Could be Felix Hernendez, could be Cole Hamels or Roy Oswalt. Who knows

[keithbishop]

Done deal. After missing spring training, Millwood will need at least a month in AAA to be considered for promotion. Betting he has an opt out date somewhere between May15th to June 1st.

The official said the contract for Millwood is in the same range as Garcia's. Garcia will earn $1.5 million if he is on the Yankees' Opening Day roster. Garcia's deal could be worth as much as $3.6 million if he makes 30 or more starts. http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/m...ory?id=6257148

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#Yankees have traded P Sergio Mitre to #Brewers, source says.
http://twitter.com/jcrasnick/status/51298072294195200

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Current payroll (the Yankees go by AAV, which is used to determine luxury tax):

C Russell Martin: $4 mil.
3B A-Rod: $27.5 mil.
SS Jeter: $13.7 mil.
2B Cano: $7.5 Mil.
1B Teixeira: $22.5 mil.
DH/C Posada: $13.1 mil.
CF Granderson: $6 mil.
RF Swisher: $5.3 mil.
OF Andruw Jones $2 mil.

CC: $23 mil.
AJ: $16.5 mil.
Hughes: $2.7 mil.
Mo: $13.5 mil.
Soriano: $10 mil.
Chamberlain: $1.4 mil.
Marte: $4 mil.
Logan: $1.2 mil.
Feliciano: $4 mil.
$177.9 mil. on the books


Nova, Robertson, Cervelli, Montero, Nunez/Pena, Gardner, Maxwell/Golson/Di#kerson won't run much over league minimum.

Roughly $186.5 mil. once Colon, Chavez, and Garcia are added to the roster.


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Minor league contracts--

IF Eric Chavez: 1 year/$1.5 mil. + $4 mil. incentives

IF Ronnie Belliard: 1 year/$825 K

RHSP Freddy Garcia: 1 year/$1.5 mil + $3.6 mil. incentives

RHRP Mark Prior: $750 K if he pitches in the majors + $750 K incentives

RHRP Brian Anderson

LHRP Andrew Sisco

RHSP Kevin Millwood Reported 1 year/$1.5 mil. plus incentives

RHSP Bartolo Colon: 1 year/$900 K

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The Yankees got OF Chris Di#kerson from the Brewers for Mitre. Nice move. Di#kerson has one year of minor league options remaining. He hit only .206 in 97 AB for the Reds and Brewers last season, but combined to hit .283 in 357 AB for the Reds in 2008-2009. He can play all 3 OF positions and turns 29 April 10th.

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According to a source involved in the deal, Kevin Millwood was signed to a pro-rated $1.5 million deal with incentives, but has to be on the Yankees 25-man big league roster by May 1 or the deal is void. Millwood, who was signed as insurance for Freddy Garcia and Bartolo Colon, both of whom apparently have made the team, and will go to extended spring training. http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/yan...millwood-deal?

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ST Game 28

Yankees 6 Astros 4

Another strong start by Ivan Nova. Eric Chavez and Brett Gardner hit HR.

Nova 6 IP 3 H 2 ER 2 BB 2 K W (2-0)

2B Ramiro Pena 1-1 1 R

3B Ronnie Belliard 1-1 1 RBI

3B Chavez 3-3 1 R 1 RBI 2B HR

PH-C Jesus Montero 1-1

LF Eduardo Nunez 0-4











Spring stats:

LF/2B/SS/3B Eduardo Nunez 22 G 51 AB 13 H 7 R 7 RBI 1 HR 2 2B 5 SB 2 BB

1B/3B Eric Chavez 15 G 38 AB 16 H 4 R 4 RBI 4 2B 1 HR 1 BB

2B/3B Ronnie Belliard 10 G 18 AB 3 H 1 R 1 RBI 1 2B

C Jesus Montero 18 G 38 AB 9 H 3 R 2 RBI 2 2B 2 BB

C Francisco Cervelli 3 G 5 AB 3 H 1 RBI 2B -- injured/out for the rest of spring training

2B/SS/3B/LF Ramiro Pena 20 G 36 AB 7 H 2 R 2 RBI 1 SB

Bartolo Colon 4 G 15 IP 10 H 4 ER 1 BB 17 K

Ivan Nova 5 G 20 IP 11 H 4 ER 4 BB 9 K

Freddy Garcia 4 G 13.2 IP 13 H 9 ER 2 BB 12 K