TAMPA, Fla. -- Now that Jonathon Niese has traded the Mets' orange and blue for Yankees pinstripes, he's hoping to find out what it will be like to pitch on the other side of a Subway Series this summer.
After agreeing to a Minor League contract with the Yankees, Niese was in uniform for Monday's workout at George M. Steinbrenner Field, looking to prove that he is healthy enough to serve as a starter or reliever.
"I'm really fortunate to be part of this organization," Niese said. "It's probably one of the most successful franchises in history, so I'm proud to wear the uniform.