Marcus Stroman continues to operate in his own little world at New York Yankees spring training, not just refusing to head to the bullpen but now refusing to even acknowledge that he's pitching for a job over the next few weeks.

Yankees pitcher, after a two-inning live batting practice session Tuesday, said 'I'm trying to throw 200 innings, so this is a building point.''

Marcus Stroman does not feel he needs to win a rotation spot, because in his mind he is not competing for a spot.

The New York Yankees will have a tough decision to make with veteran righty Marcus Stroman after spring training.

The time is nearing for Marcus Stroman, who will soon pitch in Spring Training with the New York Yankees in a sort of test to see how ready he is to be a starter. It’s worth noting that weeks ago, Marcus Stroman made it clear that he didn’t want to be a reliever and that his sole focus is as a starter.

Stroman will start Friday’s game against the Rays at Steinbrenner Field, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday, putting the potential odd man out of the Yankees’ rotation right into the spotlight. The veteran right-hander has not faced hitters since arriving at camp on Friday, but had done so beforehand and will just throw one inning on Friday.

The New York Yankees $37 million veteran had a surprising message about his future with the team as trade rumors mount.