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Aaron Boone said he can see scenarios where the Yankees use an “opener” in 2019, starting one of their big bullpen arms and working backward.

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PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 24: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on prior to the Grapefruit League spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park on February 24, 2019 in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 24:  Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on prior to the Grapefruit League spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park on February 24, 2019 in Port Charlotte, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

A rough week for the Yankee pitching staff took an interesting turn yesterday, when Aaron Boone confirmed to Bryan Hoch that he would consider using an opener during certain points of the season.