"Russell Martin still is getting used to his new team.

"I'm feeling good in this black," he said pointing to his Yankees shorts, before correcting himself, "or what is it? It's more navy."

Martin, the Yankees' new starting catcher, has to learn more than the team colors before Opening Day. He's trying to learn the pitching staff, and in the process, rehab his right knee. Martin had surgery in December to repair a small tear in his meniscus, and said he still is not 100 percent.

Today will be the next test for Martin's knee, as he tries to catch for the first time since the surgery. He has been hitting for about two weeks and took grounders yesterday.

"I think I'll be ready for the season, for sure," Martin said. "I can't predict the future, but I feel pretty good right now."

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said the team has no concerns about Martin being ready when pitchers and catchers begin official workouts Tuesday."