Quick Bits: Recap, Jorge, CC, Stewart

Here are a few quick notes before I pack it in.

1. David Price and the Rays worked the Yankees yesterday. Price pitched 4 innings against the team and struck out 4 while failing to allow a run (with 3 hits). Actually, Tampa’s pitching staff gave up no runs against NY, as the team beat a lineup that featured both Nick Swisher and Xavier Nady. Robinson Cano had noteworthy day, though, knocking 2 hits towards a gaudy .429 average (the shoulder seems fine).

2. While the Rays were beating the Yankees, two very important players — CC and Posada — were facing some low-level minor leaguers of the Pittsburg Pirates variety. Against the Bucs, CC threw 81 pitches over 5 innings, giving up only 1 run on 7 hits (3 K). Jorge Posada was actually catching the game and ended up throwing out 3 out of 4 would-be baserunners. This is good news for Posada and the team as he is not only regaining his physical form, prior to last year’s surgery, he’s also regaining the confidence needed to make quick throws, too.

3. Finally, the Yankees traded for Chris Stewart yesterday. Stewart was shipped back to New York from the White Sox for “future considerations.” I say “back to” because Stewart was with NY last year, playing for SWB and seeing some action (limited) in the Bronx (3 games). If my memory serves me correctly, Stewart caught Phil Hughes a bit in 2008 and looked terrible. At first, when I saw the article, I thought the Yankees had traded for Ian Stewart. Obviously, the excitement died down once I learned the truth.

Back with more later…

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