Nuno sent to minors

Vidal Nuno's pitch to make the New York Yankees' opening day roster ended today. He was one of 11 players reassigned to the minors by the Yankees.

Nuno opened some eyes during spring training when he allowed only one run in 14 2/3 innings and was named the Yankees' outstanding rookie during the spring. One thing that worked against Nuno in his bid to make the big-league team was he's not on the Yankees' 40-man roster. To bring Nuno north, the Yankees would have to waive a player currently on the 40-man roster.

It is likely that Nuno will open the season as a starting pitcher in Class AAA.

Tom Cochran, another former Wild Things lefty, will begin the minor-league season in extended spring training in the Philadelphia Phillies system. Cochran was a starter in Class AAA last year. From what I've read, nothing is wrong with Cochran. He pitched 4 2/3 innings in a minor-league game today but will be kept in Florida until needed.