1.   Gryboski made a late bid for a bullpen spot, impressing Cox with his sinker.

2.   If Smith stays healthy, he could emerge as a leading candidate for one of the few remaining bullpen spots.

3.   The other bullpen spots belong to Dave Burba, Steve Frey and Kevin Rogers, with Rod Beck as the closer.

4.   They are battling Bob Wells and Josias Manzanillo for two bullpen spots.

5.   He is considered a potential candidate for the open fifth starter spot, or a bullpen spot.

6.   The Yankees are poised to fill their open bullpen spots with Carlos Almanzar, Todd Williams and Brian Boehringer.

7.   The Yankees appear poised to fill their open bullpen spots with Darrell Einertson, Todd Williams and Brian Boehringer.