Pedro looks to be in good form and the Dodgers need another starter. 

As much as Alex Rodriguez's poor judgment has hampered the Yankees recently, you can't help but wonder if the club fared just as poorly in their handling of his hip issue, which ultimately resulted in a torn labrum in his right hip -- and a need for surge 

--RHP Mariano Rivera, rehabbing from offseason shoulder surgery, threw batting practice for the first time March 11. 

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 use. 

TAMPA, Fla. 

Make David Price a starter? Sign Pudge or Pedro? Spring training is about decisions and Tracy Ringolsby has found some critical ones. 

Rookie Rick Porcello is enticing the Tigers' brass into a tough spot. 

Rookie Rick Porcello is enticing the Tigers' brass into a tough spot. 

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 use. 

As much as Alex Rodriguez's poor judgment has hampered the Yankees recently, you can't help but wonder if the club fared just as poorly in their handling of his hip issue, which ultimately resulted in a torn labrum in his right hip -- and a need for surge 

--RHP Mariano Rivera, rehabbing from offseason shoulder surgery, threw batting practice for the first time March 11. 

CC Sabathia allowed too many hits. 

Alex Rodriguez is pleased with his recovery from arthroscopic hip surgery. 

Joba Chamberlain and the New York Yankees can relax a little bit. 

LAKELAND, Fla.