Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:20:32 -0700

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi indicated SPs David Phelps, Adam Warren and Vidal Nuno would be candidates for bullpen jobs if they lose the No. 5 starting rotation spot to SP Michael Pineda.

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| Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 14:46:01 -0700

New York Yankees SP Michael Pineda gave up four hits and no runs while striking out five in 4 1/3 innings Tuesday, March 18, and it appears the No. 5 rotation spot is his to lose this spring. Pineda consistently hit 85 mph with his slider Tuesday and was between 90 and 92 mph with his fastball, and he was efficient with his pitches. Pineda hasn't allowed a run in nine spring innings. "Aggressive with every pitch. His slider is amazing. The ball was cutting really good. The fastball has some life so it's going to help a lot. And the changeup is great; he throws it right on the plate," C Francisco Cervelli said.

Manager Joe Girardi still wants to see Pineda stretched to the sixth or seventh innings, though, before it's official that he has a rotation spot locked up. However, Girardi said Pineda doesn't look like a pitcher coming off a serious injury. Pineda says he feels like he's getting stronger in each outing, and he won't rule out that he will touch the high-90s again. He's competing with SPs David Phelps, Adam Warren and Vidal Nuno, who each have two spring starts left.

Fantasy Tip: Pineda has come at an extreme discount in drafts because of his serious shoulder injury. With all signs pointing to a bounce-back, don't be surprised to see him shooting up draft boards.

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| Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Wallace Matthews

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 10:04:24 -0800

Other than New York Yankees RP David Robertson as the closer, manager Joe Girardi indicated that the rest of the bullpen roles have been undecided. RP Shawn Kelley will probably serve as the setup man for Robertson, and RP Matt Thornton will likely be the situational left-hander. Girardi also mentioned SPs David Phelps and Adam Warren as possibilities for the bullpen.

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| Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:34:34 -0800

The fifth starter job for the New York Yankees will be a battle between SP Vidal Nuno, David Phelps, Michael Pineda and Adam Warren. Pineda declined to handicap the race when asked Monday, Feb. 10. "I don't know. I'm not really paying attention (to whether) I'm the favorite or not," Pineda said. "I'm focused on my job and doing good and making it through spring training."

Fantasy Tip: Normally the fifth starter job has limited fantasy appeal in most leagues, but the winner of the job in New York has a little more value due to their top-to-bottom lineup and strong offensive support. The situation will be a fun battle to watch during camp.

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| Source: New York Post - Dan Martin

Sat, 21 Dec 2013 14:17:30 -0800

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said SP Andy Pettitte is not considering unretiring again. "He has shut it down for good," Cashman said. "That door is closed." If the season started today, CC Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda and Ivan Nova would be the Yankees' top three starters, with the two remaining spots in the rotation being filled by internal candidates such as Michael Pineda, Adam Warren and David Phelps.

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| Source: New York Post - Joel Sherman

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 22:05:44 -0700

The New York Yankees have just two pitchers locked into spots for the rotation in 2014, SPs CC Sabathia and Ivan Nova. SP Andy Pettitte has retired, and SPs Hiroki Kuroda and Phil Hughes are impending free agents. The team is hopeful Michael Pineda will be able to lock up a spot in spring training, and SPs Vidal Nuno, David Phelps and Adam Warren are other potential candidates to compete for spots barring any help from outside of the organization.

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| Source: New York Daily News - Mark Feinsand

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 07:04:24 -0700

The New York Yankees reinstated RP David Phelps (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list Saturday, Sept. 14. In a corresponding move, the team placed SS Derek Jeter (ankle) on the 60-day disabled list.

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| Source: Twitter

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:04:44 -0700

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said RP David Phelps (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session at some point this week. Phelps could be an option out of the bullpen before the end of the season.

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| Source: MLB.com - Josh Vitale

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:10:34 -0700

The New York Yankees recalled P David Huff from the minors Thursday, Aug. 15, and optioned RP Dellin Betances and moved RP David Phelps (forearm) to the 60-day disabled list in corresponding moves.

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| Source: CBSSports.com

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:11:23 -0700

New York Yankees RP David Phelps (elbow) will miss two more weeks.

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| Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Andrew Marchand