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Some of Todays Spring Training Happenings:

Robinson Cano reported to Legends Field today, after signing his new contract. “It means a lot to me,” said Cano of the deal that, with a two-year option, could keep him in pinstripes through the 2013 season. “It made me feel so excited, because I want to stay here, knowing I’m going to be here for the next four years.”

Cano had mentioned that he is going to miss Larry Bowa, who was a mentor to him. Of course thats not the only change in personell, as Joe Torre is also not at Spring Training for the Yankees for the first time in 12 years.
Derek Jeter commented on Torre not being there: “I really don’t think it was that much of an adjustment, but it was weird not seeing Mr. T out there,” Jeter said. “I’ve always said throughout the years that I couldn’t imagine playing here without [Torre]. Now I can … but you wish him the best. You understand it’s a business and there are changes to be made.”

Andy Pettitte also got ot throw his first pitches of the year, as he threw 45 pitches in a bullpen session. Andy said: “”My arm feels good; my legs, on the other hand …” he joked after workouts. “I need to get my legs up underneath me. It’s just with everything that’s been going on, a few trips to Washington, D.C., and back and spending days there has taken its toll.”

No bullpen sessions are scheduled for Thursday, so the pitching staff may rest and prepare for live batting practice during Friday’s workouts. … Half of the Yankees’ starting infield — Cano and Jeter — took infield practice on the main diamond at Legends Field while the others — first basemen Jason Giambi and Shelley Duncan, along with Rodriguez — got their reps on one of the practice fields behind the stadium.

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