Yankees Spring Training Report #1

The Yankees are looking good and are in great shape. Alex Rodriguez arrived for the first time and he met with the media. Alex said that he has not spoken with Boras since he signed his big contract with the Yankees in the off season. Everyone is in good shape and so far Girardi's policies are being followed by most players. The team has only one big roster battle at first base. Right now the race is between Jason Giambi and Shelly Duncan. Although Shelly Duncan is a good power hitter, he struggled against righties last season but he was very affective against lefties. If i was in Girardi's position I would just have a platoon where Giambi starts against righties and Duncan against lefties. The big hole in this team looks to be the bullpen where the only sure thing is Mariano Rivera. If Joba starts in the bullpen, then the Yankees will have a reliable set-up man and closer but will still need middle relief help. If the Yankees can pick up an affective lefty it will put them in a good position going into the season. A-Rod and Pettitte stretching out today.