Opener Items: Marte, Posada, Johnson, Thames, and more

Here are a few quick items regarding the team’s roster:

• Damaso Marte’s shoulder is feeling better after being described as “cranky” earlier in the week.
• By playing yesterday, Jorge Posada proved his neck is fine and should not be an issue going forward.
• Nick Johnson, who is now two days removed from fouling a ball off of his right knee, will play tonight.
• In case you haven’t noticed, the Yankees have chosen to keep Marcus Thames despite his poor spring.
• Others were not as fortunate as Thames, however, as catcher Mike Rivera was released yesterday.
• As one goes, another returns—the Yankees have signed Chad Moeller to backup Jesus Montero.

And here are a few more general items on the morning:

• CC Sabathia doesn’t seem to be too nervous about starting in tonight’s game against Boston.
• Yesterday, Derek Jeter recalled the shoulder injury he suffered back in 2003, on Opening Day.
• ESPN has hired Curt Schilling. As an analyst, he’ll do some radio, web, and TV work for them.

I know you can’t wait to see him on Baseball Tonight…

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