5 Reasons Freddy Garcia Has Earned a Game 3 Playoff Start for the Yankees
September 5, 2012 · Colin Tansits · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
With only 27 games left in the season, the pressure is building on one of the tightest division races in baseball.
As the Yankees limped and stumbled into September, injuries have been a predominant headline lately with Robinson Cano being the most recent injured Bomber.
But with the playoffs inching closer with every game, the Yankees are going to need to consider who they want starting games.
With Alex Rodriguez back off the DL, Mark Teixeira, Curtis Granderson, and now Cano are nursing injuries.
On the mound is where the real questions remain.
Behind C.C. Sabathia and Hiroki Kuroda, the Yankees have struggled to find a consistent number three starter.
Both David Phelps and Phil Hughes haven’t been consistent recently, leaving veteran Freddy Garcia as the Yankees’ best option behind Kuroda.
Now don’t get me wrong. Freddy Garcia isn’t your prototypical Game 3 pitcher, but he’s the best option they have.
And here are five ways that Garcia has earned his way to being the best that the Yankees could put out as their No. 3.
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