The Yankees reportedly tried to trade Stroman to the St. Louis Cardinals earlier in the offseason, but they declined. Months later, however, the Cardinals are still stuck with veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado, and Stroman is pressing the issue with his comments.

I won’t pitch in the bullpen. I’m a starter,” he said, repeating ”I’m a starter” seven times in a 13-second span.

Marcus Stroman has reported to New York Yankees spring training after missing the first two days of workouts and said he will refuse to pitch out of the bullpen.