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Yankees Standouts from Game One of Spring Training

By Aaron Dortch

Mar 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A general view as the New York Yankees line up on the field before the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; A general view as the New York Yankees line up on the field before the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine (55) singles during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine (55) singles during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

I can’t help but think that the battle for backup catcher is going to be more competitive than people are figuring. After years of being pinned down in the minors, except for a few limited stints with the big league club, Austin Romine is yet again aiming to crack the Yankees Opening Day roster. Romine got off to a good start, as his pitch-framing abilities were sharp against the Tigers, and his bat (Romine’s largest-known weakness) showed up to the field as well. Romine collected two hits, including a ground-ball single that found just enough real estate to score speedy top-prospect Jorge Mateo and tie the game in the bottom of the 9th.

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