Mo: I'll Be Ready For Opening Day

As I mentioned in the game thread Mariano had his first batting practice session today. He threw 30 pitches and will throw another session on Saturday before he makes his first appearance in a game next week.

Here's some more from the AP:

"All I have to do is get more fine pitching," Rivera said. "The shoulder feels good. I'm happy with it. It's getting stronger every time I throw. It feels better and better."

Rivera threw at about 90 percent. The right-hander has "no doubt" he will be ready for opening day.

"We are right on track," he said.

It was also mentioned in the article that Edwar Ramirez also threw a 30-pitch batting practice session. He is scheduled to pitch Saturday