Pettitte's back holds up in session while Iggy impresses Phils & self

Andy Pettitte threw 25 important pitches in the bullpen yesterday, but it was the 87 tosses made by Kei Igawa that may have most calmed the Yankees' fears. Igawa had his finest start of the spring, holding the Phillies to one run over five innings in the Yankees' 5-1 victory at Legends Field. Igawa allowed three hits and walked two, striking out four to increase his team-leading total to 19 in 17 innings this spring.

"I think he's beyond the point of just trying to impress people," Joe Torre said. "Now I think he's understanding what he needs to improve or feel better about going into the season. To me, that's a good step and a good presence for him to have." Igawa allowed just one baserunner the first time through the Phillies' lineup, striking out Chase Utley and getting both Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell to ground out. Continue