--3B Alex Rodriguez arrived in Tampa on Monday to begin baseball activities as he continues to recover from the hip surgery he underwent in March. Rodriguez told reporters he might not need a second surgery on the hip after the season and also said he hoped to make it back before the Yankees' target date of May 15.
--RHP Joba Chamberlain threw six innings in his season debut, the eighth time in 13 career starts he's thrown at least six innings. It was one of his most efficient starts, though: He threw 88 pitches only, marking only the second time he's gone at least six innings in less than 90 pitches. Chamberlain also threw 88 pitches over six innings against the Astros last June 13. BY THE NUMBERS: 0 -- Strikeouts by LHP CC Sabathia in his first start for the Yankees in the season opener at Baltimore. He took the loss after giving up six runs in 4 1/3 innings. However, he then allowed zero walks he had in his second start Saturday against the Royals, when he whiffed six in 7 2/3 shutout innings.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "My patience is good right now. Whatever happened last year, I'm leaving in the past." -- 2B Robinson Cano.
