Via Mark Feinsand:Luis Ayala will be the final man on the Yankees' pitching staff to open the season, as the Bombers chose the veteran righthander over young lefty Steve Garrison.
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Ayala, who came to camp as a non-roster invite, did not fly to New York with the team on Tuesday, but was headed north on a flight Wednesday morning.In 8.2 innings this spring, Ayala posted a 1.08 ERA while striking out 8 and not walking a batter.
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