Yankees’ Marcus Stroman says he won’t pitch in the bullpen: ‘I’m a starter’

New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman rejected the notion of pitching out of the bullpen this season after reporting to camp on Friday in Tampa, Fla.Stroman isn’t projected to make the Yankees’ starting rotation — and he doesn’t agree.”I’m a starter,” Stroman said repeatedly. “I won’t pitch in the bullpen. I’m a starter. I’m a starter.”Stroman opted against participating in workouts over the previous two days after undergoing his physical on Tuesday.”At this stage in my career, I put a priority on getting my body ready. I don’t think there was a need for me to be here the last few days, given the climate.”Stroman also addressed the potential of being traded away from New York.”I’m so grounded at this point. Nothing can really faze me,” he said of the trade rumors. “I know who I am as a pitcher. I can compete at any level with any team. If I’m here, if I’m not here, my body is ready to roll. I’m ready to go out there and give 30-plus starts.”With Stroman in mind, Yankees manager Aaron Boone was asked by reporters about the possibility of using a six-man rotation this season.

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