Nady has the X Factor

If the regular season were to start today, Xavier Nady would be the team's regular right fielder. That according to Joe Girardi earlier today, who, as usual, couched his statement by saying there's still plenty of time left in spring training.

Nady was hitting just .244, but the Yankees know what he's capable of. There's also a need for a steady right-handed power bat in the lineup with A-Rod sidelined with his hip injury.

For now, Nick Swisher will be back up all three outfield spots as well as Mark Teixeira at first base.