Yankees Trade Rumors: 5 Starting Pitchers New York Shouldn’t Target
July 28, 2011 · Brandon Galvin · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are once again in heated trade negotiations as the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches.
Aside from the utmost delusional Yankees fan, most realize this pitching rotation simply isn’t good enough to compete for a World Series. Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia have been excellent, by their standards. They have far and away exceeded their expectations for this season, but how many people truly believe they will continue this pace toward and through the postseason?
I am not willing to bank World Series aspirations on these two. Keep in mind that Phil Hughes still isn’t the same man he was last year and continues to get roughed up. Aside from CC Sabathia, who can the Bronx Bombers truly hang their hat on? A.J. Burnett? Ha!
General manager Brian Cashman knows he needs to make a deal, but how willing is he to part ways with his prospects? Thus far, he is rather unwilling, unless a deal for “King Felix” Hernandez came around, which is unlikely.
Nearly every possible pitcher remotely near the trade block has been linked to coming to the Bronx. With a host of mediocre and below-average pitchers littering the market, here are five players the Yankees should not target for Sunday’s trade deadline.
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