Paul Blackburn Competing for Yankees Opening Day Roster Spot

Paul Blackburn is vying for a 26-man roster spot with the Yankees after re-signing on a one-year, $2 million deal. Through two spring appearances, he has tossed six scoreless innings, allowing seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts. Blackburn, who joined the team late last year, is looking to solidify his role as an inning-filler out of the bullpen. He is scheduled to start today's spring training game against the Minnesota Twins.