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CC Sabathia will almost certainly start the season in the Yankees' rotation

Don't count on CC Sabathia moving to the Yankees' bullpen anytime soon.

Over the past several years, the Yankees have had a spring training competition to determine who the fifth starter in the rotation should be. In 2014, it was between David Phelps, Adam Warren, Vidal Nuno and Michael Pineda, with Pineda winning the spot. Last year, Esmil Rogers, Chase Whitley, Adam Warren and Chris Capuano faced off, with Warren ultimately staying in the rotation until the end of June.

This year looks to be no different, as Brian Cashman has made a point of saying that the Yankees have "six starters for five spots.