"The company line is that individual results in exhibition games matter far, far less than the process of preparation, especially on lazy Saturdays in February when the regulars spend a few innings in the field, log a couple of at-bats and escape into the sunshine. Still, judgments are formed, opinions are developed and, as Manager Joe Girardi said, "That doesn't mean that you can't open someone's eyes now."

Within the Yankees' dugout, much of the eye-opening Saturday went on during the first three innings of their 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, when two of their spring curiosities were unveiled. Bidding for a rotation spot, Bartolo Colon struggled to command his sinker but flashed a solid changeup in allowing one run over two innings. Bidding for added responsibility in a relief role, Joba Chamberlain pitched an overpowering third inning, impressing with his velocity (94 miles per hour), command and stamina."