Mike Mussina is now the Yankees' Game 2 starter. Andy Pettitte, who was scheduled to start that game, has been pushed back due to the back spasms he began suffering last Thursday.
Pettitte said this morning that he is feeling much better. Heplayed catch this morning with batting practice pitcher Charlie Wonsowicz, throwing 42 tosses. The final eight throws were with Wonsowicz crouching low.
“The good thing about today is I felt like it loosened up when I got out there,” Pettitte said.
When Pettitte got to the field this morning, he was told by the Yankees that he would not throw Game 2 of the season. With that in mind, there was no reason to try to push things by having him attempt a bullpen today.
“We have so many options,” Pettitte said. “I’ve just got to be smart about it.”
Pettitte said his back still felt a little tight this morning, but that it loosened up as he threw. Yesterday, it remained tight.
If Pettitte feels good tomorrow, he will throw a bullpen, then start a minor league game Saturday. That would allow him to pitch Game 3 April 3rd.
Comments (3)
This pitching staff is in a lot of trouble again this year. Looks like more of the same from last year! Was anybody from the front office watching the games during the season last year?
They couldn't have been, if this same pitching satff is back....minus the 'Roidger
I think I know what Andy can take to get him "back-on-track"
Every team is short on pitching, including the Red Sox. Detroit's pitching is in even worse shape than the Yanks.
Wait for the season to start before you jump off the ledge.
"Roidger"...now that's funny!