Update: Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long said that Cano has been working with a personal trainer during the offseason and he’s in “immaculate condition,” the New York Times reports.

Recommendation: “This kid is focused, he’s determined,” Long said. “I’ve never seen him like this. His arms are cut, his stomach is cut. He’s doing hitting, throwing, agility work — and these workouts at night, I watched them, and they’re grueling. I told him I was so proud of him.” Motivational issues bumped Cano into manager Joe Girardi’s doghouse during a lackluster 2008, during which the Yankees’ second baseman hit .271 with 14 homers and 72 RBI in 597 at-bats. While Cano’s plate discipline still needs work (.305 OBP), he cut back on his strikeouts last season and his power potential along with improved motivation and a very capable lineup around him suggest that a bounce back into the upper echelon of fantasy second basemen is in order.