And Another One Down, And Another One Down...

Not satisfied with the number of injuries the Yankees had to endure last season, the Gods of baseball have decided to add two more players to the Yankees 2014 injury report...

Last night, between at bats, Carlos Beltran decided to take some swings in the batting cage. That's all well and good, as it's a way to stay loose, but while doing so he aggravated what turned out to be an old injury. An MRI revealed that Beltran has had a bone spur in his elbow, and it's finally decided to rear it's ugly head in the form of pain and discomfort. The Yankees will give Carlos a cortisone injection, and along with a few days rest hope he'll avoid surgery.

Our second injury has hit the bullpen, an area that can ill-afford to suffer any losses. Shawn Kelly has been put on the 15-day DL with a "strained lumbar spine." In layman's terms, he hurt his lower back. The team was able to back-date the stint to last Tuesday, so Shawn will be eligible to return next Wednesday.

Zoilo Almonte has been called up to take Kelly's spot, giving the Yankees a five man bench (and only six in the bullpen)... which is a bit strange. I have a feeling this won't be something that last's long, especially when you have a rotation that's iffy at best, meaning the bullpen is going to need that 7th arm eventually. But with Carlos' back, and Ichiro not feeling well, the team could use the outfield depth.

Let's hope that this turn of events makes Girardi stop babying David Robertson, and allows him to pitch a bit more than three outs when it's necessary. Not that I don't trust Dellin Betances, but the loss of Mariano Rivera has really been exposed lately.

Opening Day Roster: Agree or Disagree?

1B - Lyle Overbay

How in the world did Lyle Overbay make the team over Juan Rivera? Juan Rivera had a wonderful spring while Lyle Overbay had a terrible spring. While I, in no way, expect Juan Rivera to come anywhere near hitting .300 in the season like he did in the spring but I do, in fact, expect Lyle Overbay to struggle to stay over the Mendoza line like he did this spring. It is not even a veteran over a prospect kind of thing because Rivera is 34 years old and has played multiple positions for multiple teams over the years including having success with the Yankees.

UTIL - Jayson Nix

Jayson Nix I agree with only because Eduardo Nunez is the short stop on Opening Day. Jayson proved he could handle the New York pressure last year and can play defense at multiple positions. I think Jayson is on the team for the long haul as I see Nunez being sent down once again when Derek Jeter finally returns and personally that makes me happy. For what he is, a utility infielder and a bench player, Jayson Nix is good at what he does and is a perfect fit in New York.

RP - Shawn Kelly

I know that you should not put much stock into spring numbers but Shawn Kelly is pushing towards a 6.00 ERA. If it was him making the team for a injured Clay Rapada that would be one thing but he is essentially replacing David Aardsma and that just really pisses me off, pardon my french. Aardsma is on a very team friendly $500K one year contract and seems to be healthy after coming back from Tommy John surgery. Also David was never known for his control and such so what he did this spring should not come as a surprise to anybody.

BN - Ben Francisco

I cannot really agree or disagree with this move because I am so indifferent. I like his ability to hit for power off the bench and play the corner outfield positions but I would have really liked to see Melky Mesa in this spot. Melky Mesa can play center field and has the speed that will keep the Yankees in the outfield and on the base paths that will keep the Yankees versatile. It is hard to complain about a 4th or 5th outfielder though especially in a platoon situation, no?