New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera threw live batting practice on Friday and reported absolutely no problems with his pitching arm. He threw 35 to the likes of Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon, Bobby Abreu and Robinson Cano.
The Yanks are planning on limiting Rivera to just one-inning outings this season, in hopes of reducing any strain on his arm as the season progresses. Claiming to be near 100% health, Rivera has also been messing around with a changeup, which could be added to his arsenal this season.
Still no contract-extension talks with the talented righty. The club would prefer to wait until the season is over to officially bring anything up.
[Hartford Courant]
3 comments:
A changeup just makes him even nastier.
Are we saying he threw 35 pitches, or 35 mph? Because it would be cool if the latter was all he could muster.
E - That would make the world a better place for everyone outside of NYC, but no such luck.
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