Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News reported
recently that a source and Yankees insider told him that Joe Girardi was
“concerned” about the Yankees pitching staff. I don’t think you need an
insider, especially when you quote Girardi directly from an interview in your
piece, to tell you that the Yankees have some question marks in their rotation
this upcoming season. The good news is it’s not even Christmas yet and there is
plenty of time to go.
Of course Girardi’s concerned, we’re all concerned. Masahiro
Tanaka hasn’t had a full and healthy season inside a Yankees uniform and you
always have his UCL and a potential Tommy John surgery on your mind. Michael
Pineda has yet to have a full and healthy season with New York either after
battling shoulder injuries and forearm inflammation and such over the past few
seasons. Nathan Eovaldi was shut down last season with inflammation, Ivan Nova
is in his second year removed from Tommy John surgery, Luis Severino may have
an innings limit next season and CC Sabathia is battling alcoholism and a
degenerative knee condition.
This is what makes the trades of Justin Wilson and Adam
Warren, two trusted bullpen arms and a safety net for the rotation, even more
puzzling. Cashman has a plan, he says he has a plan anyway, so I’ll just sit
here and remain patient.
Have a great day Yankees family.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)