In an emerging contender for the title of "biggest early spring training story that will be forgotten by March," New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman has not yet participated i

With his Yankees future up in the air, social media sleuths noticed recently that the pitcher scrubbed the Yankees from his Instagram account, unfollowing the team’s official page.

Nonetheless, Yankees manager Aaron Boone isn’t concerned about that possibility. He reiterated on Friday, speaking after Stroman, that the right-hander is ready to go both physically and mentally. He’s not worried about Stroman’s refusal to changing his role because right now, he is a starter.

While speaking to reporters on Friday, Marcus Stroman said he is a “starter” and will not move to the bullpen. When asked about Stroman’s comments, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was seemingly more focused on the fact that it is still the middle of February.

Marcus Stroman entered last spring, his first with the Yankees, with a clear role: unquestionably, a member of the starting rotation. This spring? Without a defined role but regardless of what that will be,

The New York Yankees could incorporate Marcus Stroman into their defensive strategy for the upcoming season, especially now that Aaron Boone spoke highly of the pitcher after watching him throw. Aaron Boone is preparing for the upcoming season by making all possible adjustments to the New York Yankees roster,

Aaron Boone addressed Marcus Stroman's absence from the first two days of New York Yankees' preseason workouts.

With Marcus Stroman refusing to pitch out of the bullpen, he won't factor into the Yankees' starting rotation unless someone gets hurt or they use a six-man staff.

The New York Yankees' starting pitching staff appears to be complete and in good shape. Spring training began this week, but the absence of Marcus Stroman has raised some red flags

New York Yankees disgruntled starter Marcus Stroman gave the Yankees an ultimatum as he reported to spring training.

Meanwhile, fans shouldn't be so quick to insist that Marcus Stroman should be traded. Chances are he's going to be needed at some point.