Britton sent to minor-league camp

Chris Britton was reassigned to the minor-league camp today, according to Peter Abraham. Dan Giese and Heath Phillips were also sent across the street.

Britton never seemed to get a chance under Joe Torre last season and had decent numbers this spring (1 ER in 5 IP). This season, there are simply not enough spots. If someone struggles, I wouldn't mind giving him another shot.

In that same Abraham post, there is some news on Andy Pettitte. He played catch but still felt stiff and doesn't want to return to the mound until he feels no pain. Pettitte is still scheduled to start on April 2, but anything can change from now until then.

Phillips ejected for "retaliating"

The Yankees are playing the Tampa Bay Rays for the first time since the Francisco Cervelli incident on Saturday. Many people expected some sort of retaliation from the Yankees today.

Heath Phillips, starting in place of Andy Pettitte, had already given up two runs and had two runners on before nicking Evan Longoria with a pitch. He was immediately ejected by home plate umpire Chad Fairchild.

The pitch "barely brushed across the chest," according to Peter Abraham on the scene.