Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees from spring training Try it free TAMPA — The last time a high-priced lefty free agent starter pitched his first game during spring training,

New York Yankees hurler Max Fried felt good after throwing some strong innings in a Grapefruit League game on Monday.

Max Fried has spent the better part of two weeks getting to know his new teammates around Yankees camp, swapping anecdotes and pleasantries. On Tuesday, those introductions included a steady diet of fastballs,

Max Fried's demeanor and desire impressed New York reporters at his introductionary news conference ... [+] last December. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) In addition to switching teams and leagues, Max Fried faces the pressure of pitching in New York and living up to a contract that is a record for a left-handed pitcher.