The New York Yankees Kick Off Spring Training by Fielding Six Starters Competiting for Five Spot in the Rotation
The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets have kicked around the idea of utilizing a six-man rotation, but the New York Yankees seem more committed to sticking with a five-man setup for the majority of the season. With spring training just beginning, the Yankees, as they enter their first stint as defending AL champions since 2010, find themselves in a hot topic discussion centered around their abundance of starting pitching.
Marcus Stroman has joined the Yankees for his second spring training and remains the subject of trade rumors. With the signing of Max Fried along with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, Luis Gil, and Clarke Schmidt, the Yankees seem to be lacking available spots for all their potential starters, leading manager Aaron Boone to hint at the possibility of a six-man rotation. However, Boone makes it clear that it's an iffy scenario, acknowledging that "we're probably getting 10, 11 guys ready to be starters and who knows how many of them you’re going to have to use right away or at some point during the season?"
Despite the Yankees' seemingly full rotation, Stroman's persistence that "I’m a starter. I won't pitch in the bullpen" shows no signs of him budging from his desire to be a primary pitcher. Boone has agreed, saying, "We’ll obviously address anything we have to once we get into certain situations, but right now the focus is getting him ready to go."
Stroman played two drastically different halves during his rookie season with the Yankees. He excelled in the first half as the Yankees climbed to first place, winning 5 out of his first 14 starts with a 3.08 ERA. However, his performance plummeted in the second half, ending the season with a 3-5 record, a 5.98 ERA, and no postseason appearance.
The Yankees are in a strong position with their rotation, making them preseason favorites in the AL. However, with the long road ahead to the postseason, it remains to be seen if the team's starters will be able to maintain their high level of performance when the pressure is on.
- Marcus Stroman's role in the Yankees' rotation uncertain, despite team's preference for a five-man setup
- General Manager Brian Cashman supports Marcus Stroman's stance as a starter
- New York Yankees exploring options to move Marcus Stroman
- Yankees embrace their roster depth and the potential for a six-man rotation
- Sports Radio chatter around Marcus Stroman and the Yankees' potential six-man rotation
- Manager Aaron Boone hinted at the possibility of a six-man rotation for the Yankees due to their abundance of starting pitchers.
- Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Marcus Stroman, Luis Gil, and Clarke Schmidt are among the potential starters in the Yankees' rotation this season.
- Despite the Yankees preparing for a five-man rotation, Marcus Stroman has maintained his desire to be a primary pitcher.
- General manager Brian Cashman has supported Stroman's stance, stating that they will address any necessary adjustments as the season progresses.
- The New York Yankees, featuring a strong roster and potential six-man rotation, are considered preseason favorites in the AL.
- With Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, and Marcus Stroman at the helm, the Yankees are poised to make an impact during MLB's 2023 spring training.
