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Originally Posted by Damian Rey
I'd say losing a reliable go to guy in the rotation, like Pettite was, is a huge loss. Yea, you can say "well he only threw x amount of innings", but the fact is, they're relying on an unproven starter in Nova, who could continue to grow or get shalacked, and a wash up in Garcia, who is being backed by another washup in Colon, with plan C being Millwood in the minors, who hasn't been what I would call stellar.
Not trying to hate on the Yankees, but with Joba having his usual issues, and having only two reliable starters, their rotation is in trouble.
The bullpen looks stellar, and the offense is what it is, but a great set up relief core isn't going to do squat if the middle and back end of the rotation can't give them the lead.
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I'd say they had 2 huge losses. Both pitching. First they lost on Lee. HUGE LOSS and then Pettitte didn't come back: ANOTHER HUGE LOSS! Do you know what I think will happen? They will tread water for maybe 2 to 3 months just until the deadline and then put together a package for a good pitcher. By then some pitchers may even cost less (Player wise of course) because of the team. By then Garcia will be gone. Ivan Nova may be gone (If he doesn't do well) I admit the Yankees have problems major problems but I think they have enough skill to stand tough just until the trading deadline.
I am actually a little worried not about the season but who will be traded. I think Montero will probably be traded. But, if we need to trade Banuelous I would be extremely sad. He had a really good spring and I really don't wanna lose him. I can't wait till I see him get a call up.