What Will Happen to Yankees’ Surprise 2014 Pitching Assets Next Season?
September 12, 2014 · Kenny DeJohn · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
You’re lying if you guessed during spring training that the New York Yankees‘ starting rotation in September would feature the likes of Shane Greene, Chris Capuano and Brandon McCarthy.
Of course, the circumstances have necessitated such decisions.
The rotation has been ravaged by injuries. CC Sabathia made just eight starts this year. Ivan Nova took the bump four times. Masahiro Tanaka toed the rubber 18 times. Those three were expected to be massive contributors to this year’s team.
Instead, they’ve spent significant time on the disabled list.
Several unheralded arms and used parts have stepped up in their stead. Many of them have proven themselves worthy of roles on the team next season. But what happens when Sabathia, Nova and Tanaka return?
Hiroki Kuroda may not come back following his age-39 season, but with the aforementioned three and Michael Pineda entrenched in four spots, there seems to be far too many qualified arms for the No. 5 spot in the rotation.
With a few weeks left to audition, expect the thought of a prominent role in 2015 to be on all of their minds.
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