Fried met Ron Guidry, a Yankees spring instructor, for the first time and is taking advantage of the 74-year-old's experience and wisdom.

A picture of Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, and Max Fried together in the Yankees' bullpen between sessions sets high expectations for the newly signed left-hander. Sabathia, always active on social media,

Growing up in Encino, California, Max Fried had the privilege of learning from a seven-time All-Star and World Series champion. That would be Reggie Smith, who spent 17 seasons in the majors with the Red Sox,

Signed as free agent on an eight-year, $218 million contract, Max Fried joined a Yankees rotation that already featured Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, Luis Gil and Clarke Schmidt.