Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/30/13

By Jason Cohen@Jason00Cohen Apr 30, 2013, 7:00am EDT

Yesterday on Pinstriped Bible

How Good Was CC's April?: It's About the Money - MJ Radolf: A review of CC Sabathia's April and where he is likely to go from here.
Playing Time - LoHud | Chad Jennings: Joe Girardi says he will give Austin Romine playing time based on his production, both behind the plate and with the bat, and how healthy he is.
Thoughts on Nov's Injury - It's About the Money | Brad Veitrogoski: Losing Ivan Nova to injury was probably the easiest way to remove him from the rotation to allow David Phelps to start.
For Real - Pinstripe Pundis - Chris Mitchell: Vernon Wells has looked rejuvenated at the plate and one of the reasons he has found early season success is because he is swinging at more balls in the strike zone.
Upside-Down Expectations - ESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: The Yankees quietly began 2013 preaching lowered expectations, but now the team is finding success.

Battery Mates: Austin Romine and Andy Pettitte had trouble communicating last night.
Small Sample: Brett Gardner has as many home runs as Josh Hamilton and Matt Kemp combined, but also as many stolen bases as Adam Dunn.
Skydiver: Brian Cashman had his cast removed on Sunday and is now walking freely.
Recovery: Francisco Cervelli hopes his hand heals in four weeks so he can rejoin the team in six.
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Baby Bomber Recap 4/29/13: RailRiders sweep doubleheader against Charlotte @ 9 am
Is Ben Francisco having the worst April ever for a Yankee? @ 12 pm
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros @ 7:05 pm (Game Thread @ 6:30 pm)