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| Monday, March 19 | |||||
| Hernandez's arm still showing inflammation | |||||
| TAMPA, Fla. – New York Yankees pitcher Orlando Hernandez cut short his first bullpen session since injuring his right arm
because of continued inflammation.
Hernandez, who hasn't pitched since March 9, threw for just five
minutes Sunday before the scheduled session was stopped.
Hernandez was examined by Dr. Allen Miller and Dr. Andrew Boyer.
The team said the inflammation has not totally subsided and that
Hernandez will re-examined in a few days.
Hernandez has pitched just four innings this spring, raising the
posibility the right-hander may not be ready for the start of the
regular season. He was on the disabled list last season from July
14-Aug. 6 with a right elbow injury.
Hernandez worked from the mound, but catcher Bobby Hughes was
positioned about three feet in front of the plate.
Well-compensated Hampton gets first win of spring TUCSON, Ariz. – Mike Hampton got his first win of spring training, allowing both runs and six hits in six inning Sunday to lead the Colorado Rockies over the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2. Hampton, whose $121 million, eight-year contract is the highest among pitchers, struck out three and walked none. He had no-decisions in his previous two spring starts. Milwaukee's runs came on Jose Hernandez's two-run homer in the fourth, the second home run given up by Hampton this spring. Neifi Perez hit an RBI grounder in the second, and Larry Walker hit a run-scoring triple in the third and scored on Jeff Cirillo's groundout. Jamey Wrightdropped to 1-3 this spring, giving up six runs – five earned – and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. Piazza's bruised knee passes test PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – All-Star catcher Mike Piazza, sidelined for 10 days with a bone bruise on his left knee, caught three innings Sunday in a minor league game for the New York Mets. Piazza, who hasn't played since March 6 since injuring himself in a running drill, was 0-for-2 with a walk. He then participated in simulated running drills and reported no pain. "He looks like he's progressed to be right where he needs to be," Mets manager Bobby Valentine said. "It was full-go today." Valentine said there wouldn't be any restrictions on Piazza when he takes the field Wednesday for the Mets. Money Man: Sosa blasts fifth home run of spring PEORIA, Ariz. – Sammy Sosa hit his fifth home run of the spring and Jon Lieber pitched seven strong innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 Sunday. Sosa, who received a $72 million, four-year contract extension on Friday, homered to center off left-hander Brian Fuentes in the seventh inning. Lieber improved his spring record to 3-1, beating the Mariners for the second time. The Cubs bounced back after being shut out in their two previous games. Augie Ojeda went 3-for-4 with a two-run triple that capped a four-run fourth that put the Cubs ahead 4-2 against Seattle starter Freddy Garcia. After the game, manager Lou Piniella named Garcia as his opening day starter April 2 against Oakland at Safeco Field. Garcia allowed four runs, nine hits and one walk, while striking out six in five innings. A-Rod enjoys playing near hometown, finally FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Jeff Conine singled home pinch-runner Eugene Kingsale with one out in the ninth inning as the Baltimore Orioles edged the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Sunday. Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez, a Miami native playing his first professional game near his hometown, doubled in three at-bats. "It's my first chance since I've been playing that I've had the chance to come back and play in front of my home fans," said Rodriguez, who signed a 10-year, $252 million contract in the offseason. "It's very exciting." Rangers starter Doug Davis went six innings, the longest outing by a Texas pitcher this spring. The left-hander gave up five hits and struck out one in his fourth spring start. Pedro wearing wrist brace but will make next start FORT MYERS, Fla. – Pedro Martinez had a brace on his left wrist Sunday, a day after being hit on the base of the thumb by a line drive. He said the area where he was hit is sore and swollen, but the injury to his glove hand does not affect the right-hander's ability to pitch. The brace is designed to immobilize the wrist and he expected to wear it only for another day. He has also been icing the area. "The hand is sore, but I will be ready for my next start," Martinez said. He said the ball just missed his throwing hand. Martinez was hit in the fifth inning of Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. X-rays of the area were negative. Wilton Guerrero's line drive struck Martinez in the hand, then glanced up and hit his left shoulder. Martinez picked up the ball off the ground and threw Guerrero out. He took off his glove and shook the wrist a few times, then completed the inning after being looked at by manager Jimy Williams and Red Sox trainers. Martinez struck out seven and gave up five hits in five scoreless innings.  Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories | ALSO SEE Spring report: Pedro OK after taking line drive off glove hand | ||||