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The Yankees don't need a right-handed reliever

The Yankees seem to think their bullpen isn't complete with five lefties and only two righties. But their need for right-handed relief is an imaginary one.

Over the past week a lot has been made - some of it from Yankees general manager Brian Cashman himself - over the team's lack of right-handed bullpen arms after jettisoning David Carpenter and his flimsy craftsmanship. The bullpen currently features only two righties - Dellin Betances who's used in a second closer type role, not as a match-up option, and Esmil Rogers, who as we were reminded Friday night, has little business being on a big league roster.