Chien-Ming Wang threw 91 pitches in an extended Spring Training game on Thursday. Against some Phillies Minor Leaguers, he struck out 11 and allowed four runs, three earned, on nine hits and no walks.

After the game, Yankees Minor League pitching coordinator Nardi Contreras does not have the arm strength that he had last year. Contreras praised Wang's slider and change up, saying that the slider is the best he's seen Wang throw.

Peter Abraham feels that all signs point to Wang being added to the DL for some random injury, which would allow him time to work on his issues while freeing up a roster spot.