This spring training, for Yankee fans, has been eventful.
Andy Petitte, a long-time starting pitcher for the Yankees, has retired; Catcher, Jorge Posada, has been assigned to a designated hitter, and no longer will be taking on the catching duties. Newcomer, Russell Martin and third year Francisco Cervelli will be taking over the duties behind the plate.
With Petitte's retirement, and the departure of starting pitcher Javier Vasquez, The New York Yankees have invited a few one time successful veterans to their spring training facilities, to try out for some vacant spots in their rotation. Freddy Garcia, who had success with the Seattle Mariners, has been invited, along with the former Dominican superstar and 2005 Cy Young Award winning Bartolo Colon. Rookie, Ivan Nova will also have a chance to compete for a starting role in the rotation. It will be interesting to see who will emerge as the victor.
The Yanks didn't stop at just the pitching staff, they also invited veterans Eric Chavez and Ronnie Belliard to the spring training camp, to fill in some utility work needed in the infield.
It will be a different look for the Yanks; however, there is still one quintessential goal for them:
bring home, to the city of New York, a world championship trophy!
--stephanie
And what makes things a little more eventful is that Boston has bulked up their line up. Not only that, The Rays have have added Manny and Johnny Damon to the line up. So the A.L. East look to be a close race. Let Go Yanks!!!
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