Back on the Yankee Stadium mound for the first time in five years T.J. Hockenson Jersey , Andy Pettitte looked completely in control as he warmed up, throwing fastballs, curves and sliders. Then he grooved a pitch down the middle, resulting in a grounder that was misplayed by at first base by Jason Giambi.

Welcome to Old-Timers’ Day, Gramps!

Now a grandfather at age 46 – matching his number retired by the Yankees – Pettitte was joined by Giambi, Nick Swisher, Dion James and current New York manager Aaron Boone in their debuts at the annual event.

”I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend,” Pettitte said Sunday, two days after celebratig his birthday with his family in New York.

Sunday was the 72nd edition of the festive day, featuring Hall of Famers Whitey Ford and Reggie Jackson Jahlani Tavai Jersey , plus the always popular Mickey Rivers, Ron Guidry, Johnny Damon and Paul O’Neill.

Swisher was a big hit, too, connecting for a home run during a playful game between the participants.

Also on hand was 93-year-old Bobby Brown, the third baseman who hit .439 in helping the Yankees win four World Series championships. He was a rookie when the Yankees held this event for the first time in 1947, when Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb were in attendance.

”It’s a changing of the guard,” remarked 1960s pitcher Al Downing about the ”younger” Old-Timers.

Pettitte is a high school coach back home in Texas. He posted 219 wins for the Yankees and was a key part of five World Series championship teams, but is still uncomfortable with his place in the team’s history, even when he walks into the today’s New York clubhouse.

”You never look at yourself like that Will Harris Jersey ,” he said.

But Pettitte got the proof of what he means this weekend, when he was visiting with current Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia. As they were speaking, pitcher Jonanthan Loaisiga wandered in – on Friday, the 23-year-old made his major league debut and pitched five shutout innings for a win.

”I turned around and introduced myself and he was just staring at me going Andy Pettitte,”’ he said.

Giambi and Boone homered in batting practice, and James attempted a diving play in center field to the delight of the crowd.

Rivers went into the stands to share a few moments with some fans before the fun-filled exhibition and 88-year-old Don Larsen, who pitched a perfect game in the 1956 World Series, received a standing ovation when he made his way onto the field in a walker.

Yankees rookie second baseman Gleyber Torres, who started a couple hours later in the real game against Tampa Bay, was among several active players who watched from the dugout and mingled with the past stars.

”Just to be able to able to be a part of this crop of guys Austin Bryant Jersey , some of my ex-teammates and all the Yankee greats is unbelievable,” the excitable Swisher said. ”There are so many amazing men that are here and it’s just an honor to be able to be here and put the uniform on one more time.”

Swisher joked after the game that he wanted to play in a doubleheader. The right fielder saluted New York’s famed Bleacher Creatures in the second inning after initially beginning the day at third base.

Giambi noted game was the first that his young children had ever seen him play in person, except on YouTube.

Pettitte, who had 27 hits during his time in the majors, took three turns at the plate. Guidry gave way to David Cone so the former teammates could face one another.

”I wasn’t expecting to get an at-bat and I got three. It was a fun experience,” he said.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Bobby Wagner will be present for the Seattle Seahawks‘ optional offseason activities.Just don’t expect him to take part.That was the message delivered by the All-Pro middle linebacker Tuesday as Seattle continued the first week of organized team activities. Wagner’s contract is up after next season and he indicated there had been preliminary talks regarding a new deal. But until one is in place, he will be a spectator during the optional workouts.“I will be here. That will be my participation,” Wagner said. “I will be here helping the young guys, doing whatever I can.”Wagner’s contract situation is one of Seattle’s remaining loose ends this offseason. Defensive tackle Jarran Reed is still also playing under a deal that’s up after the upcoming season. The Seahawks took care of quarterback Russell Wilson with a massive new deal and traded Frank Clark to Kansas City to obtain more draft picks.For now Rashan Gary Jersey , Wagner has to prepare as though this is his final year in Seattle.“I am honoring the contract. I am here, participating, helping the young guys to be the best they can be,” Wagner said. “So I am here and that’s what I want to do. This is my decision. So as of right now there is no other years for me left here so that was just a very honest opinion that if I don’t get a deal done, that’s it. But I believe there is something that can happen.”Wagner’s position doesn’t create the distraction of a contract holdout but it does make it clear he doesn’t intend to take any risks. He saw both sides of what can happen in his own locker room with two players entering the final year of their deals.Earl Thomas held out last year, appeared to create friction with the front office and left in free agency following an injury that ended his season early. Meanwhile, K.J. Wright showed up for the offseason program, missed significant time with a knee injury, but was still rewarded with a new deal.Wagner said balancing all those different scenarios is playing into his decision now.“It’s a tricky situation and this is a business. You get hurt, they don’t pay you Darnell Savage Jr. Jersey , so you’ve got to be mindful of that,” he said. “You all know I’m a professional, I’m going to be in shape, I work out every single day so you all don’t have to worry about me being in shape and my mind is going to always be sharp.”The 28-year-old is representing himself in negotiations, bypassing an agent for the first time in his career. He does have a target for the kind of contract he’s seeking after C.J. Mosley signed with the New York Jets this offseason for an average of $17 million per season.“I mean, the number is the number, the market is the market,” Wagner said. “That’s the top linebacker market. That is the standard and so that is the plan to break that.”Coach Pete Carroll said there’s been a set process for how the team has approached the offseason and Wagner has been aware of where he stands.“We’re right in stride with the process. Bobby’s been great. Everything is going to come together in time,” Carroll said. “Everything is in order and we’re in order of what we want to do and it feels very comfortable and very amicable and all of that.”NOTES: Seattle signed first-round pick DE L.J. Collier on Tuesday. Nine of 11 draft picks have signed. DK Metcalf and Cody Barton are the only two who haven’t. … Seattle has a number of players recovering from offseason surgeries. Carroll said Reed (sports hernia) will be back in time for training camp. RB Chris Carson had a minor knee procedure and should be back participating in a couple of weeks. S Bradley McDougald also had a knee procedure and was not present Tuesday.