TAMPA, Fla. -- The battle for spots on the Opening Day roster has grown tighter in the wake of this week's trade for infielder Brandon Drury, but manager Aaron Boone promises that there is "still a level of competition going on" as the Yankees prepare to open their Grapefruit League schedule.
While some players can use the spring to fine-tune their mechanics, beginning with Friday's 1:05 p.m. ET contest against the Tigers at George M. Steinbrenner Field, Boone and his coaches will be evaluating a bevy of hopefuls who are trying to impress.
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