Who makes the 25 man roster?

Lots of possibilities here and options for Joe Girade:

Pitchers:

1. Alfredo Aceves - filled every role he was asked to fill last year.

2. A.J. Burnett - #2 or #4 starter depends on who you talk to.

3. Joba Chamberlain - #5 starter or 8th inning set-up man.

4. Chad Gaudin - #5 starter or long reliever.

5. Phil Hughes - #5 starter or 8th inning set-up man.

6. Damaso Marte - left hander who perform admirably in post season.

7. Andy Petitte - #3 starter.

8. Mariano Rivera - closer.

9. David Robertson - may become 8th inning set up man.

10. C.C. Sabathia - #1 starter.

11. Javier Vazquez - # 2 or #4 starter probable #4.

12a. Wilkin De Rosa - lefty specialist.

12b. Boone Logan - lefty specialist.

12c. Kei Igawana - lefty specialist.

12d. Royce Ring - left specialist.

12e. Sergio Mitre - 5th starter

Position players:

1. Francisco Cervelli - back up cather and right handed batter off bench.

2. Jorge Posada - starting catcher.

3. Robinson Cano - starting 2nd basemen.

4. Derek Jeter - captain and starting short stop.

5. Nick Johnson - starting DH and back-up first basemen.

6. Ramiro Pena - super utility his job  and switch hitting option on the bench.

7. Alex Rodriguez - starting 3rd basemen.

8. Mark Teixeira - starting first basemen.

9. Brett Gardener - starting center fielder, left field, 4th outfielder, off bench, and late inning option.

10.Curtis Granderson - starting left fielder or center fielder.

11. Nick Swisher - starting right fielderand third option at first base.

12. Randy Winn -- starting left fielder, fourth outfielder and switch hitting option off of bench.

13a. Jamie Hoffman - right handed bat off bench and fifth outfielder.

13b. Marcus Thames  - right handed option off bench and fifth outfielder.

13c. Kevin Russo - utility infielder right handed option off bench.

13d. Juan Miranda - DH and  left handed hitter off bench.

 Most of the other candidates on the  two lists ( see below lists)  for pitching and position players are very long shots at best. With Montero or Romine most likely the first options to be called up to replace an injured catcher. 

Pitching from all indications, the Yankees will only go with 12 pitchers. So it looks like a Sergio either makes it a starter or will be back in minors with potential to be first one called up to be a starting pitcher or even a trade option. The real fight here is for the left handed specialist. Boone Logan may be leading this pack. But, I believe that Kei Igawan would be an outstanding option here. He could be the specialist and long reliever if needed. This is especially important if an opposing line up is loaded with left handed batters. The rest of my list will be consider but I truly believe they will end up in the minor leagues.

I foresee the Yankees going with 13 position players this year. I believe that Jamie Hoffman will win out here. Because of his defense and I believe Kevin Long will make him a more potent right handed bat off the bench. Marcus Thames will be first option if someone goes down to an injury of our outfielders Kevin Russo will be called up if a regular infielder or back up goes down to injury. Juan Mirade is very interesting he has power and hit for a good average. He probable will not make team simply because he is left handed. With so many starters either left handed or switch hitters, makes it a tough call to keep this left handed batter. But if Johnson or Teixeira goes on the DL he is first candidate back to big leagues.

So what are your thought on the 25 man roster?