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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

By HOWIE RUMBERG AP Sports Writer

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

March 2-11 -- Teams may renew contracts of unsigned players. March 17-- Last day to place a player on unconditional release waivers and pay 30 days termination pay instead of 45 days. March 31 -- Last day to request unconditional release waivers on a player without having to pay his full 2010 salary. April 4 -- Opening day, New York Yankees at Boston, active rosters reduced to 25 players.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Top prospect Stephen Strasburg made his spring training debut on Tuesday, pitching two scoreless innings in the Washington Nationals' 9-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Strasburg threw 15 of his 27 pitches for strikes and allowed two hits, successive two-out singles by Don Kelly and Alex Avila in the second.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

The Yankees again enjoyed a day away from the ballpark as part of manager Joe Girardi's new tradition, and it was a hit with newcomers and veterans who enjoyed last season's pool hall tournament.The trip's value was seen almost immediately as the club was hit with the first twinge of potential distraction that often requires as much stress-free bonding as possible.While the team was enjoying its trip to an arcade, Alex Rodriguez was again watching his name hit the headlines in connection to a story involving performance-enhancing drugs.This year's story so far is not about Rodriguez or his use of PEDs, which he acknowledged last season, and so the fallout is expected to be much smaller.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

A top New York Yankees executive was charged with driving under the influence in Tampa. Hillsborough County Jail reports show that Mark Newman, the Yankees' senior vice president of baseball operations, was arrested Monday night. He reportedly refused to take a blood-alcohol test. He was released several hours later on $500 bail.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Nick Johnson is working on a new hitting philosophy this spring. CC Sabathia is trying to refine his pitching motion. Their results couldn't have been more dissimilar Tuesday. Johnson pulled homers to right in each of his at-bats, while Sabathia was rocked for five runs in two-plus innings in the New York Yankees' 12-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

The Texas Rangers have acquired right-hander Edwar Ramirez from the New York Yankees for cash. Ramirez was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Feb. 28 to make room for Chan Ho Park. In 20 relief appearances for the Yankees last season, Ramirez had 22 strikeouts in 22 innings. He was 5-1 with a 3.55 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 55 1-3 innings for New York in 2008, when his 10.3 strikeouts per nine...

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Hal Steinbrenner says the New York Yankees won't alter their policy against contract extensions and will deal with Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi after the season. "Everybody does business in a different way," the team's managing general partner said Tuesday following a news conference to announce details of the first Pinstripe Bowl at new Yankee Stadium, "I...

Monday, March 08, 2010

Javier Vazquez's first pitch was all too familiar to Yankees fans: a home run. After that, the right-hander provided a glimpse of what the Yankees are hoping to get from him in his return to New York: a consistent starter who will take some of the pressure off the rest of the rotation. Much to the delight of Philadelphia's vocal fans -- and some mocking Yankees supporters -- Jimmy Rollins...

Monday, March 08, 2010

Yankees closer Mariano Rivera threw 34 pitches during his first batting practice session Monday. Rivera has taken a slower approach at spring training for the past few years. The 40-year-old right-hander went 3-3 with 44 saves and a 1.76 ERA in 66 games last season. "Delicious," Rivera said of facing hitters.

Monday, March 08, 2010

Alfredo Aceves may be pushing his way into the thick of the battle for the No. 5 spot in the New York Yankees' starting rotation. Aceves tossed four perfect innings Monday in a 6-0 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a split squad game for both teams. In two outings this spring, both against the Pirates, the right-hander has retired all 18 batters he's faced.

Sunday, March 07, 2010

Scott Baker was one of the highlights in a mixed day for the Minnesota Twins' pitching staff. Baker threw two effective innings, Jason Kubel homered and a Twins split-squad beat the New York Yankees 11-0 on Sunday. Baker's strong outing and Nick Blackburn's new contract was tempered by closer Joe Nathan returning to Minnesota for tests on his surgically repaired right elbow.

Friday, March 05, 2010

New York Yankees designated hitter Nick Johnson missed his second straight game on Friday because of a stiff lower back. Johnson was hurt during batting practice Thursday when his spikes got caught on the mats used in the cage. He said his back "loosen up" after an exercise program before Friday's game with Tampa Bay.