Marcus Stroman has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Duke. He’s planning to get his masters in the near future. Obviously Stroman is a smart guy who knows what he’s doing in the classroom. My hunch is he’s also aware of the showdown he’s orchestrating against the Yankees.

Meanwhile, fans shouldn't be so quick to insist that Marcus Stroman should be traded. Chances are he's going to be needed at some point.

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.