TAMPA, Fla. — There have been a few dozen media members encircling Aaron Decide’s locker at Yankees camp on Friday afternoon when a hand clutching a smartphone wedged via the gang, accompanied by a booming voice that delivered essentially the most surprising query of the day.
“Aaron,” stated first baseman/reporter Anthony Rizzo, “do you suppose it’s honest to your Grapefruit League teammates that you just’re not on the market with us?”
Decide didn’t skip a beat, showcasing a chance to expertly present teammates the way to deflect a number one question.
“You already know, these guys have been working arduous all yr,” Decide stated, smirking. “They’re getting some good high quality reps. It’s enjoyable to be part of and enjoyable to observe.”
Rizzo’s help supplied levity to a subject that has the potential to be a lot much less of a laughing matter, as Decide continues to take care of belly discomfort following a damaging MRI on Monday.
There may be uncertainty surrounding when Decide will return to Grapefruit League motion; supervisor Aaron Boone stated that he plans to have Decide in heart area on Saturday towards the Blue Jays, however Decide stated he isn’t positive if he’ll play.
“All I’ll say is we’re feeling fairly good,” Decide stated. “The MRIs got here again clear. I believe numerous it was precautionary; no must danger stuff in Spring Coaching.”
Decide was scheduled to renew batting apply on Friday, however he was not listed in any of the membership’s on-field BP teams. As a substitute, Decide opted to observe a modified program that will defend his work from public view.
“It’s simply simpler,” Decide stated. “We’ve acquired our personal little schedule going. We’re going to undergo a traditional routine within the weight room, type of run round, transfer round a bit of bit. Get within the cage a bit of bit and type of go from there.”
Decide stated that he would hit off a tee and soft-toss on Friday. He reiterated that his goal is to be within the lineup for Opening Day on March 28 towards the Astros.
“The primary aim is to be game-ready for Opening Day, so we’re simply going to work in direction of that,” Decide stated.
