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Yankees don't expect Mendoza to be ready for opener

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Saturday, March 16, 2002

Mendoza New York Yankees: Yankees reliever Ramiro Mendoza is not likely to be ready to pitch by opening day. Mendoza has pitched just once this spring because of upper back and neck stiffness. "I don't think he'll be ready," Torre said Saturday. "Different people heal differently. He feels bad about it." Mendoza was scheduled to play catch in Tampa. The right-hander went 8-4 with a 3.75 ERA in 56 games last season. "I want him to take his time," Torre said. Should Mend ...

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