Back in the day, when the Yanks had three future aces in their system and the only question was when would they be at the front of the rotation, we all devoured any and all news about Ian Kennedy, Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain. Well, a year sure can change things.
Here's the latest on the big three.
- Joba will be activated from the DL. He's going to spend the rest of this season in the pen, and while the plan is to return him to the rotation next season, they may re-evaluate that decision in the offseason. Yikes.
- Phil Hughes most likely won't be called up by the Yanks. The plan is to have him to continue to pitch in Scranton, then work out in Florida and report to the Arizona Fall League to build up his innings. I like sending him to Arizona, but I'm not really sure why they don't call him up to let him get some innings against guys who can hit. Just a thought.
- Ian Kennedy is mostly an afterthought at this point. Peter Abraham says there's an outside chance he could get the call some time in September.
The fact that the Yanks are more than willing to trot Sidney Ponson out there every fifth day rather than give Hughes and/or Kennedy another shot is not encouraging.
Guh! I don't like how the Yanks are handling Joba at all and if Hughes is healthy he should be pitching in the big leagues.
Girardi said there isn't enough time to get Joba back into the rotation. Doesn't make sense to me, but then again, most of what Girardi says is BS anyway.
I agree with you about Girardi. Mixed feelings on his performance this year.
Hows about an end of the season report card Brian? I'd like to hear what your thoughts are on Girardi- Year one: The Quest for 27.
I think leaving Phil in the minors is a confidence thing, nothing more, nothing less. They regret rushing him so they want to make sure he spends ample time in AAA after basically skipping it last year.
Could have had Johan Santana!
That's debatable. I still think the Twins weren't trading him to a team in the A.L. Grr.
The Twins' minor system worked wonder for Cliff Lee last year. Maybe they can send Ian Kennedy there.