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Manila – Pat Roessler is returning home with the Yankees. Shortly after the team recruited new general manager Brodie Van Wagenen in November of last year, the longtime hitting instructor for the Mets was abruptly sacked. According to Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman, he will be working with younger players at spring training. From 2005 to 2014, Roessler, who had served as Kevin Long’s assistant hitting coach the previous three seasons, was the Yankees’ director of player development.
According to Cashman, Roessler will rejoin the player development team as a consultant.
Roessler’s contract with the Mets was set to expire in one year. After the season, he and bullpen coach Ricky Bones were fired by Van Wagenen, who reorganized Mickey Callaway’s staff.
Pat Roessler, pictured here in 2013 with A-Rod, is coming back to the Yankees.
Pat Roessler, pictured here in 2013 with A-Rod, is coming back to the Yankees.
MONDAY OF SPRING FIRST
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360p 225p Auto (225p) 225p Subtitles The Yankees’ catchers and pitchers spent almost two hours on the field at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Thursday.
For Aaron Boone, this is a nostalgic moment.
It’s excellent. “Even remembering my early years, the first days on the field, seeing the guys in uniforms practicing pitching and in the bullpens, even though it’s not a full squad yet, it’s an exciting time,” the Yankees’ second-year manager remarked. Additionally, our club is a wonderful reason to be excited. In many respects, today marks the beginning of something quite unique.
Boone is the grandson of former major league third baseman Ray Boone and the son of former major league manager and catcher Bob Boone. Thus, spring training is ingrained in his family’s legacy.
Boone will have his entire team on the field on Tuesday after position players report for their physicals on Monday.
On Thursday, the Yankees resumed their duties.
On Thursday, the Yankees resumed their duties.
CC Observations
Along with the other Yankees pitchers, CC Sabathia went out working the back fields on Thursday morning. The large lefty stretched and ran a little. Shortly before his group was supposed to practice pitchers’ fielding, he walked off the field.
After undergoing angioplasty and knee surgery this winter, Sabathia will spend most of his time working behind the scenes in the early spring.
“For the first few weeks, we’ll keep him out. Aaron Boone, manager of the Yankees, stated, “Hopefully, maybe not precisely on March 1, hopefully get back on taking part in PFPs and sides.” “All of his throwing program and conditioning work has been completed behind the scenes. He’ll arrive at his destination and we’ll be relieved to have him out there. We will ensure that his physical condition is excellent.
The lefthander said on Twitter that this would be his final major league season after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Yankees in November of last year. Both the spring and the start of Sabathia’s regular season will be “slow-played.” The 39-year-old will begin the season serving a five-game suspension for his September throw at Rays catcher Jesus Sucre.
HE HAD A BOY AS A BABY.
A portion of the Yankees’ impressive bullpen is still awaiting reporting to camp. While his wife gave birth to their son, Dellin Betances stayed by her side.
Boone remarked, “I’m glad to hear they have a newborn son, Dellin Jr. Things are moving along nicely. When Betances will be in camp is yet unknown. We’ll watch to see when the hospital releases her. We anticipate him being here within the next several days; that’s more of a private parent matter.
Boone remarked, “But first things first, getting baby and mom and everyone home healthy.” “I don’t think it will be overly lengthy.”
The Chapman Health
According to Boone, Aroldis Chapman arrived at camp in “extremely good” shape. The 30-year-old closer missed a month of action due to tendinitis in his left knee during the previous season.
Nonetheless, according to Boone, Chapman’s knee is sound.
“It’s excellent, but we’ll monitor it closely,” Boone remarked. “With all the drills he is doing, we are really trying to stay on top of that and really communicate exactly how he is feeling.”
With a giggle, Boone said, “But if you follow him on Instagram, you’ll see he’s moving around very well this winter.” “He’s also in pretty fantastic shape. When I talk to him about his knee, he seems OK with where he is. We will definitely keep an eye on it, to the best of our abilities.
