Yankees Open Up Spring Schedule with 11-0 Win over South Florida Bulls
March 2, 2012 · Ken DeJohn · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
The Yankees opened up their spring training slate of games today with a semi-impressive 11-0 win over South Florida
The only reason I say “semi-impressive” is because, well, they played a college team.
Almost every regular starter played in the game, with the exception of catcher Russell Martin and second basemen Robinson Cano.
Cano is still recovering from the loss of his grandmother, so he was given the day off.
The game was your typical early spring game, with the regulars only seeing one or two at-bats.
Left fielder Zoilo Almonte was very impressive for the Yankees, recording two hits, four RBI and a run scored in two at-bats. He also drew a walk.
Ramiro Pena was also a bright spot, getting two hits in two-bats while scoring three runs. He drew a walk as well.
After undergoing right shoulder surgery in 2011, right fielder Chad Curtis entered the game after Nick Swisher made an out in his lone at-bat.
Curtis was able to prove that he is now healthy, racking up two hits in four at-bats with an RBI and two runs scored.
Right-hander Adam Warren was given the ball to start the Yankees’ spring, and he pitched very well. He pitched two scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and striking out two Bulls.
Warren will likely be one of the first to get the call out of AAA during the regular season, as he has put together a nice string of seasons recently.
In three seasons in the minors, Warren has posted a 21-17 record with a 2.85 ERA. In 344.1 innings, he has walked just 96 men.
At 24 years of age, Warren will likely be called up at some point during the season, even if it’s as an injury replacement in the bullpen.
Kevin Whelan recorded a very solid outing as well, allowing no baserunners and striking out two in a couple innings of action.
Despite the Yankees’ dominating win, we have to remember that they played a collegiate team.
The Bulls recorded just three hits on the day, did not walk once and made two errors in the field.
If there’s anything to take from this game, it’s that baseball is back, and the Yankees are on their way to another exciting season of baseball.
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