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imalive said:

just heard tanaka referred to as a #3 starter

That comment by cash is so overblown he was obviously trying to temper expectations for the guy,now if he turns out to be a 3 than the yanks made a huge mistake

Cliffy6745 said:

Bronx Bombers said:

imalive said:

just heard tanaka referred to as a #3 starter

That comment by cash is so overblown he was obviously trying to temper expectations for the guy,now if he turns out to be a 3 than the yanks made a huge mistake

Definitely trying to temper expectations a bit, but Tanaka is definitely a 3rd starter on this team behind CC and Kuroda. Also, he is not really projected to be a true ace and more of a 2 ceiling. He isn't as good as Darvish, even with the video game stats. Glad they got him though. Also, there is a bit of a transition so it is going to take time for him to adjust.

I definitely think tanaka will pitch better than hk this year but slotting him in at the 3 spot initially will make the transition easier for him like you said. I think our rotation is going to be really good expect a big bounce back from CC this year and Pineda looks like he's ready to go he came in camp early and is in shape so it would be really disappointing if he's not with the team come OD.

Bronx Bombers said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Bronx Bombers said:

imalive said:

just heard tanaka referred to as a #3 starter

That comment by cash is so overblown he was obviously trying to temper expectations for the guy,now if he turns out to be a 3 than the yanks made a huge mistake

Definitely trying to temper expectations a bit, but Tanaka is definitely a 3rd starter on this team behind CC and Kuroda. Also, he is not really projected to be a true ace and more of a 2 ceiling. He isn't as good as Darvish, even with the video game stats. Glad they got him though. Also, there is a bit of a transition so it is going to take time for him to adjust.

I definitely think tanaka will pitch better than hk this year but slotting him in at the 3 spot initially will make the transition easier for him like you said. I think our rotation is going to be really good expect a big bounce back from CC this year and Pineda looks like he's ready to go he came in camp early and is in shape so it would be really disappointing if he's not with the team come OD.

Fairly bold statement saying Tanaka will be better than HK, no? Dude has had a late season let down both years but has been one of the best pitchers in the game over the past couple years. That said, I agree, if Pineda is healthy, I am very comfortable with this rotation.

Now, I just don't understand why Drew isn't on this team.

Cliffy6745 said:

Bronx Bombers said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Bronx Bombers said:

imalive said:

just heard tanaka referred to as a #3 starter

That comment by cash is so overblown he was obviously trying to temper expectations for the guy,now if he turns out to be a 3 than the yanks made a huge mistake

Definitely trying to temper expectations a bit, but Tanaka is definitely a 3rd starter on this team behind CC and Kuroda. Also, he is not really projected to be a true ace and more of a 2 ceiling. He isn't as good as Darvish, even with the video game stats. Glad they got him though. Also, there is a bit of a transition so it is going to take time for him to adjust.

I definitely think tanaka will pitch better than hk this year but slotting him in at the 3 spot initially will make the transition easier for him like you said. I think our rotation is going to be really good expect a big bounce back from CC this year and Pineda looks like he's ready to go he came in camp early and is in shape so it would be really disappointing if he's not with the team come OD.

Fairly bold statement saying Tanaka will be better than HK, no? Dude has had a late season let down both years but has been one of the best pitchers in the game over the past couple years. That said, I agree, if Pineda is healthy, I am very comfortable with this rotation.

Now, I just don't understand why Drew isn't on this team.

The 2nd half letdowns are a real concern and he's not getting any younger but really it's just a gut feeling about Tanaka. Maybe I'm too optimistic but I think we're getting the real deal with this guy and with his makeup I think he's going to be a real force from the get go. A big plus in this is that we have McCann as well as his fellow countryman kuroda on the staff that he can learn from and both should make the transition a lot easier for him.

Bronx Bombers said:

we have McCann as well as his fellow countryman kuroda on the staff

mccann and kuroda are country men?

your syntax is garbled....you may have even dangled a participle

Cliffy6745 said:

Welp, my day was just ruined

:((

Cliffy6745 said:

Welp, my day was just ruined

He wasn't going to play forever.

Bronx Bombers said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Welp, my day was just ruined

Ugh lets hope he can stay healthy and get one more shot at another ring

For sure. Wow, Mo and Jeter back to back. Brutal

Wonder if the Stephen Drew announcement is coming next week. Seems a strange time and way to announce such a thing. Smart getting out ahead of the questions. And good for him for assessing his situation so the Yanks could prepare. Just wondering if preparation starts with the Drew signing realizing he (Drew) will play 3rd for a year.

Cliffy6745 said:

EdsonNascimento said:

Wonder if the Stephen Drew announcement is coming next week. Seems a strange time and way to announce such a thing. Smart getting out ahead of the questions. And good for him for assessing his situation so the Yanks could prepare. Just wondering if preparation starts with the Drew signing realizing he (Drew) will play 3rd for a year.

There is really no excuse for Drew not being on this team yet. None.

That's why while there needs be no ulterior motive for Jeter to do anything, I still think there's a connection. I wonder if Cash got a call from Drew's agent saying - you can have him for 3 years/$24, 2/$16 or whatever the below market he seems to be at at the moment - but Cash wouldn't do it (or wasn't able to) without clear direction from Jeter. Not saying Jeter is running the team, but clearly he's a different player that you let do what he wants to do (for the most part). He's earned it.

And, let's be honest. Having an in-house quality back up for SS this year wouldn't be such a bad thing.