"Guys need to establish roles and establish themselves in the bullpen, especially early on. There's some competition for some spots for guys to elevate themselves or grab some roles."
"[Depending on the opponent's lineup], it could be Timmy Hill pitching in the eighth inning. We'll see how it shakes out. Because a lot of times the biggest moment is the sixth or seventh inning."
"Hopefully you have a couple of guys down there that step up or go to another level that allows them to be counted out, reliable people in some of the bigger spots in the game."
"At last year's trade deadline, the Yankees felt they had acquired one such arm in righthander Camilo Doval, brought over from the Giants for four prospects."
The Yankees are entering the season with a strong sense of optimism, citing a deep and diverse lineup along with solid starting pitching depth. Despite injuries to key pitchers, the team feels confident. However, there are concerns regarding the bullpen, as manager Aaron Boone emphasized the need for players to establish their roles. Boone mentioned that competition exists for bullpen spots, and while David Bednar is the closer, other pitchers may be used in high-leverage situations depending on matchups.
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