SWB Yankees Spring Training Recap

A recap of what's been happening in recent SWB Yankee spring training games courtesy of Mike Vander Woude of the Above the Plate Blog. Yesterday Jason Hirsh threw 4 shut out innings against the Indianapolis Indians (Pirates). He needed to throw only 39 pitches as he continues to build up arm strength for the upcoming season. The Yanks are being careful with Hirsh who has had some injury problems in the past and is projected to be in the SWB starting rotation. He is hoping to be at about 100 pitches before he breaks camp and will probably stay down in Tampa an extra week.Mark Melancon picked up the win and Pat Venditte (who is ambidextrous) earned the save. Mike had a few interesting thoughts about the unique Venditte's performance yesterday in his blog post:"I've seen switch hitters but never a switch pitcher. He faced six hitters, four as a lefty and two as a right hander. He has more of a conventional over the top motion as a righty and as a lefty is a side arm gu...