Yankees News

The New York Yankees have signed pitcher Jason Johnson to a minor league deal. Joe Girardi says he will compete for the fifth spot in the rotation. I wonder if this is just a filler move, put pressure on Petitte? I thank the Journal News Sam Borden for reporting this and its on http://yankees.lhblogs.com This I think is more important, Shelly Duncan was designated for assignment to make room for Big Tex on the 40 man roster. Lets wish him well, i always liked him, how long do you think it will take for the Cards to sign him? According to GM Brian Cashman Phil Coke has been told to come to camp ready to be a starter. It looks like Phil Coke,Phil Hughes,Alfredo Aceves,Jason Johnson and Ian Kennedy will be competing for that 5th spot in the rotation. I dont know what to think of Coke as a starter, i mean he really did well in that role in the minor last yr and he is a young lefty but he looked really good as a relief pitcher last yr. I like having two lefties in the pen, but maybe with Marte they feel they dont need that.