<p>The Yankees opened spring training on Wednesday in Tampa, Florida. Manager Aaron Boone said he&#39;s excited about some of the depth in the starting rotation. Newsday&#39;s Yankees beat writer Erik Boland reports.</p>


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The Yankees opened spring training on Wednesday in Tampa,and manager Aaron Boone said he's excited about some of the depth in the starting rotation.

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