Freddy Garcia with new energy
AP Freddy Garcia is looking for a spot in the rotation
The 34-year right said you need to pitch well to win one of two vacancies that are open in the Yankees rotation.
"not really jumped well in the past. This year must be different. Hopefully this year will throw better than it used to in the preseason, I have to fight to be seen in the team," he added.
The two-time All-Star had improved to 12-6 with a 4.64 average ERA in 28 starts for the Chicago White Sox last season.
During the offseason signed a minor league contract with the Yankees could pay up to $ 5.1 million. It also allows Garcia terminate his contract in late March.
"That's why I'm here (to get the job). If you do not think that way should not be here," Garcia said.
The Venezuelan improved to 133-87 lifetime in 12 seasons with Seattle, Philadelphia, Detroit and the White Sox.
Garcia, Ivan Nova and Dominican Bartolo Colon and Sergio Mitre seek to earn one of the two places are still available in the rotation, behind CC Sabathia , . J. Burnett and Phil Hughes . The left-hander Andy Pettitte retired during the offseason.
"These posts will be earned and that is the most important thing," said Yankees manager Joe Girardi.
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