But if we've learned anything from recent history, it's that he'll choose poorly.
Cashman said that no surgery date has been set, though it remains inevitable that Rodriguez will eventually have to go under the knife.
"Surgery is something that's going to have to happen at some point in time," Cashman said. "The question, now, is when."
In a telephone conversation, Rodriguez told Yankees manager Joe Girardi that he was feeling relief from the tightness in his hip. Girardi said that Rodriguez's workout would help "make a determination what the next step was."
Having surgery immediately could put him out until approximately July. While the Yankees will consult with doctors and other personnel on the matter, the final decision would be ultimately made by Rodriguez.
What's your say? Should he have the surgery now or try to tough it out all season?
- What did the Yankees know, and when did they know it? Jack Curry delves into the mysterious timeline of the "Cyst Heard 'Round the World".
Ten months. That is how long the Yankees have known that Alex Rodriguez had an irregularity in his right hip. Because Rodriguez was able to continue playing and never complained of any pain, the Yankees were confident that it was not a serious injury. But it has become serious.
- CC Sabathia made his first start of Spring Training, tossing two effective innings. He allowed two hits, one (unearned) run, no walks, two strikeouts, and had a great groundball-to-flyball ratio of 4:0.
David Robertson continued his push for a bullpen spot, throwing a perfect inning while striking out the side. Brett Gardner went 1-3 with a great catch in centerfield, and Jesus Montero returned quickly from a strained groin, going 1-1 with a double.