Rick Porcello has a bright future for the Detroit Tigers. 

In a heartbeat in mid-February, the Yankees' spring training focus went from the optimism of welcoming new stars to the controversy of Alex Rodriguez's performance-enhancing drug use. 

In a heartbeat in mid-February, the Yankees' spring training focus went from the optimism of welcoming new stars to the controversy of Alex Rodriguez's performance-enhancing drug use. 

The Yankees appeared to dodge another potential disaster when an MRI exam revealed no major damage to Robinson Cano's shoulder, but the fact that their second baseman tried to hide it from the team might display a little more than his national pride. 

--DH Hideki Matsui isn't expected to play in the field until June, when the interleague part of the schedule comes around, manager Joe Girardi said recently, which will limit the Yankees' options. 

The Yankees appeared to dodge another potential disaster when an MRI exam revealed no major damage to Robinson Cano's shoulder, but the fact that their second baseman tried to hide it from the team might display a little more than his national pride. 

--DH Hideki Matsui isn't expected to play in the field until June, when the interleague part of the schedule comes around, manager Joe Girardi said recently, which will limit the Yankees' options. 

The Yankees appeared to dodge another potential disaster when an MRI exam revealed no major damage to Robinson Cano's shoulder, but the fact that their second baseman tried to hide it from the team might display a little more than his national pride. 

Mark Teixeira hit his first spring training home run for the New York Yankees, a solo drive off Joe Nathan in a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday. 

If you want to buy a front-row seat at the new Yankee Stadium for an individual game, the list price of a ticket is $2,625. 

Mark Teixeira hit his first spring training home run for the New York Yankees, a solo drive off Joe Nathan in a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday. 

Two grand? Fuhgetaboutit. 

Jorge Posada made his first three throws to second base on stolen base attempts in spring training without any problems during a minor league game intrasquad game on Friday. 

In a heartbeat in mid-February, the Yankees' spring training focus went from the optimism of welcoming new stars to the controversy of Alex Rodriguez's performance-enhancing drug use. 

--DH Hideki Matsui, who has been rehabbing from surgery on his right knee, will be limited to the designated hitter role and pinch-hitting duties until June.