Pitchers & catchers officially report for Spring Training
Congratulations, Yankees fans. We've made it to the first milestone of the 2016 season: report day for pitchers and catchers! Not too much action going on today - just players arriving and getting their lockers or number assignments - maybe getting in a light workout. Here's a quick rundown on what's gone on so far this morning at the Yankees' complex in Tampa:
This sign is on the door to the Yankees spring clubhouse. Fired up now? pic.twitter.com/3DF6rCgRFc
— Anthony McCarron (@AnthonyMcCarron) February 18, 2016
Andrew Miller playing catch, with Ivan Nova looking on #Yankees pic.twitter.com/Bb3LnmLS0T — Erik Boland (@eboland11) February 18, 2016
Aroldis Chapman has arrived at #Yankees camp. He has been issued No. 54.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) February 18, 2016
First impression after seeing him walk by: I'm actually a little surprised Aroldis Chapman doesn't throw even harder. Dude is huge. — Lohud Yankees Blog (@LoHudYankees) February 18, 2016
Aaaaand it's the first open clubhouse of the spring. Kinda empty. Romine, Nova, Ackley hanging out. #Yankees
— Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) February 18, 2016
Aroldis Chapman said he is "very excited to be here" and believes coming to winning atmosphere in NY "is going to make an impact" for him. — Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) February 18, 2016
More players should trickle in as the day goes on. Joe Girardi will hold his opening press conference at 11 am ET. It can be seen live on the YES Network. Stay tuned for more updates on news coming out of camp. Happy Report Day, everyone!