Found March 11, 2009 on The Evil Empire:
On Mo:

Mariano had his first batting practice session today. He threw 30 pitches and will throw another session on Saturday before he makes his first appearance in a game next week.

More info from the AP:

"All I have to do is get more fine pitching," Rivera said. "The shoulder feels good. I'm happy with it. It's getting stronger every time I throw. It feels better and better."

Rivera threw at about 90 percent. The right-hander has "no doubt" he will be ready for opening day.

"We are right on track," he said.

On Edwar Ramirez:

Edwar Ramirez also threw a 30-pitch batting practice session. He is scheduled to pitch Saturday.

On A-rod:

Alex Rodriguez is pleased with his recovery from arthroscopic hip surgery.

"He left me a message," Joe Girardi said today. "He sounded good. Said: 'I'm doing well.' Good to hear from him."

Girardi exchanged telephone messages with the star third baseman on Tuesday night.

Sounds good.

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