Crook.

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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Yankees previously signed back bullpen general Tommy Kahnle for $11.5 million in two years, and it is expected that the bullpen still needs to be strengthened upwards.

The "New York Post" also pointed out left-hander Matt Krook, who was recently mentioned by the coaching staff as a potential strength that the Yankees can find internally.

The Yankees found 27-year-old rookie Ron Marinaccio this year. He also pitched 44.0 innings for the Stripes, sent 56 strikeouts, and had an ERA of 2.05, an outstanding performance.

And who will be this year's senior bullpen lucky bag?

The New York Post pointed out that general manager Brian Cashman (Brian Cashman), coach Boone (Aaron Boone) and pitching coach Blake (Matt Black) all mentioned a name, that is, left-hander Crook.

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The current Yankees bullpen has only one left-hander, Wandy Peralta. Although Crook has almost always started in the minor league career, Cashman said he has quite interesting characteristics. Excluded from bullpen options.

Crook, who is 28 years old, played 29 games in 3A this season, 22 of which were starts, and scored 10 wins and 7 losses with an ERA of 4.09. Cashman said: "He is one of the 40 players in the roster. For a reason, he has enough talent to keep him in." Cashman also revealed that Matt Carpenter, a left hitter who has moved to the Padres, once praised Crook's performance.

Pitching coach Blake said that Crook's sinker will be the key to his outstanding performance in the major leagues. This season, his attack index against left hitters in 3A is only 0.499. Boone also said that he has considered this season Crook serves as a full-time pitcher at left.

In addition to Crook, the Yankees also have two pitchers who may be out of the box in the new season, namely 24-year-old right-handers Randy Vasquez and Johny Brito.

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