Erik Boland: Yankees pen difficult to read this early, but don't write it off yet

""There's reason to feel that way [this year]," one club insider said toward the end of the spring of rotation depth. "That hasn't always been the case.""

""Guys need to establish roles and establish themselves in the bullpen, especially early on," Boone said on March 24. "There's some competition for some spots for guys to elevate themselves or grab some roles.""

""But I think it's important to point out, one of the reasons we've won a lot of games has been that the bullpen's been able to close out some games." Boone noted that while there have been days of poor performance, most days the bullpen has been excellent."

""Look, we've got to continue to figure it out," he said. "Guys are going to continue to get real opportunities to establish roles and hopefully, a...""

The Yankees organization expresses confidence in their starting pitching depth, a sentiment echoed by insiders. However, the bullpen has been a source of uncertainty, with manager Aaron Boone acknowledging the need for players to establish their roles. Despite initial struggles, Boone noted that the bullpen has contributed to the team's success in closing out games. He emphasized the ongoing process of figuring out the bullpen dynamics and the importance of players seizing opportunities to solidify their positions.

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