Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/23/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Apr 23, 2013, 6:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

MLB Investigation - CBS Sports | Mike Axisa: It looks like Robinson Cano might also be under investigation for PEDs because the spokeswoman for his charity bought a weight loss supplement at the Biogenesis clinic.
Velocity - It'a About the Money | Michael Eder: CC Sabathia's diminished velocity should not be a relevant store until at least May/June.
April Illusion? - Yahoo! Sports | Jeff Passan: CC Sabathia has the second largest dip in velocity between 2012 and 2013, so he's someone to watch this season to see how he fairs.
Fixing What isn't Broken - Pinstripe Pundits | Chris Mitchell: Brett Gardner has been taking a much more aggressive approach at the plate, but has it helped him become more productive? Can it?
A Rare Bunt Attempt - The Star-Ledger | Andy McCullough: Travis Hafner discusses his attempted bunt on Sunday night's last play of the game.
Injury Updates - LoHud | Chad Jennings: Curtis Granderson has started hitting from a tee and soft toss, Michael Pineda pitched one inning of a simulated game, Ronnier Mustelier finally played in an Extended Spring Training game, and Nick Goody had Tommy John surgery.

Injury Update: Kevin Youkilis will be out a couple of more days with back tightness.
The Ugly: The Yankees have the third worst team batting average against lefties.
Players of the Week: Kyle Roller has been named the Eastern League Player of the Week, while Vidal Nuno has been named the International League Pitcher of the Week.
Ex-Yankee: The Mets have signed ex-Yankee D.J. Mitchell, who was recently designated for assignment by the Mariners.