Pitchers and catchers couldn't officially report with Cliff Corcoran checking in without his annual look at the Yankees' 25 man roster. He does his usual great analysis and provides a look at the various options lurking on the 40-man and down in the minors if someone were to get hurt. It's a great read and a must for any Yankee fan - go check it out.

Also, Joseph P. over at The Sporting Brews, is finishing up his "12 Questions" piece about the current state of the Yanks. Another good read (with some Knicks talk thrown in for anyone who's interested) and defintely worth your time

Did I say if someone gets hurt? I meant when. Does it really surprise anyone that Carl Pavano is hurt again? This time, it's his back and it should put him behind schedule:

The right-hander will not throw off a mound until he completes a rehabilitation program designed to strengthen his sore lower back. That process is expected to take two weeks. By then, Pavano will be well behind his teammates with the exhibition season about to start.

On the bright side, at least it's not his arm this time (I'm trying very hard to be positive). In other news, Tanyon Sturtze is a little banged-up as well which brings to mind the question of why his option was picked up. $1.5 million is not a lot of money for the Yankees but still, management knew about his shoulder problems and yet felt compelled to sign him anyway, even though the bullpen is crowded and there are serviceable replacements freely available.

"They are going slow with me," said Sturtze, who was bothered by a cranky shoulder last year but had a $1.5 million option picked up by the club during the winter. "It will probably be another week [before he will throw off a mound]. I hadn't thrown a lot before getting here, but I feel good."