With Opening Day now less than a week away, the New York Yankees appear to be finalizing their pitching staff, particularly their five-man rotation. This finalization, and what they apparently will go to war with, has got me worried.
No announcements have been officially made yet, but based on what’s been going down in the last day or two, it appears that the rotation will look something like this:
1. CC Sabathia
2. AJ Burnett
3. Phil Hughes
4. Ivan Nova
5. Bartolo Colon or Freddy Garcia
Why am I worried? First of all, AJ Burnett is the number two starter…the number two starter! I know he’s had a decent Spring, but I’m still not convinced he’s put all his demons behind him. In my opinion Phil Hughes should be the number two starter.
Second, Ivan Nova as the number four. He’s had a great Spring. A terrific one. But it’s only Spring. How many A lineups has he faced? Plus, I just can’t stop thinking about how he could never get out of the fifth inning last year.
Finally, Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia. I really don’t think I need to say more, but I will, just in case. These two guys have had good Springs but, that’s just it. They’ve had good Springs. It is entirely possible that their best years are behind them.
Hmmm. Will Yankee fans be looking at a depleted farm system come July 31st due to the trading away of their prospects for pitching? I hope not!
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