Touch 'Em All: Martin won't be in WBC
Russell Martin won't be moonlighting at shortstop after all.
Russell Martin won't be moonlighting at shortstop after all.
Pittsburgh's new catcher says he will not play for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic because Canadian and Pirates officials don't feel comfortable with him moving from his normal position.
Yanks' Granderson has broken arm
New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson will be sidelined up to 10 weeks with a broken right forearm.
The slugger was hit by a pitch from Toronto's J.A. Happ in the bottom of the first inning Sunday. The Yankees initially called it a bruise, but X-rays revealed the break.
The blow is a major one for the Yankees, who are already without Alex Rodriguez until at least the all-star break.
Granderson led New York with 43 homers last season. Matt Diaz and Juan Rivera, in the competition for the fourth outfielder spot, could see increased playing time.
Yankees captain Derek Jeter is about two weeks away from playing in spring training games for the first time since breaking his ankle last fall.
New York general manager Brian Cashman said the shortstop should be ready to play around March 10.
Jeter practiced on-field running and agility drills for the second straight day Sunday. The 38-year-old broke his left ankle lunging for a grounder in the American League Championship Series opener against Detroit on Oct. 1 and had surgery a week later.
Feliciano wears monitor
New York Mets reliever Pedro Feliciano will be restricted from baseball activity for at least two weeks while wearing a heart monitor.
General manager Sandy Alderson said Sunday it was not clear whether Feliciano has a "hole" in his heart, which is what the lefthander said Saturday.
Garza: No pain
Chicago Cubs righthander Matt Garza says he has no pain from the pulled side muscle that prevents him from throwing.
Manager Dale Sveum says the problem is "very slight" and that Garza gets better every day.
- Associated Press