Blackburn has more surgery

The Star Tribune reports Twins starting pitcher Nick Blackburn, who underwent elbow surgery in October, had surgery last week on his forearm after having continued problems following his first surgery. Blackburn is expected to miss 4-6 weeks and won’t be ready for the start of spring training.

Sabathia drops some pounds

Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia said on ESPN Radio Wednesday that he has lost 20 pounds this offseason while recovering from elbow surgery. The left-hander had a bone spur was removed in October. “I’ve lost 20 pounds,” Sabathia said. “Coming off the elbow surgery, I just wanted to be healthy and stay healthy all year.”