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MLB Spring Training 2012: Michael Pineda Strong in New York Yankees Debut

his first start of spring training and as a member of the New York Yankees, Michael Pineda looked very strong over the two scoreless innings of work he put in against the Philadelphia Phillies today.

Other than a lead off, seeing-eye single up the middle by Jimmy Rollins, Pineda was perfect. After Rollins' single, Pineda forced Placido Polanco to ground out, which would have been a double play if not for a questionable call at second.

But that didn't matter, as Pineda would go on to strike out the next two hitters. Shane Victorino struck out swinging on a slider in the dirt, and Jim Thome whiffed on a fastball.

Both strikeouts were a good preview of how well Pineda throws his two best pitches.

In the second inning, Pineda retired ...

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