Friday, December 30, 2011

Could Matt Garza Land in Pinstripes?

     The New York Yankees need to make a major push for a starting pitcher before the start of Spring Training. Personally, I don't care whether you sign a free agent or make a trade; just get something done so we have a decent number 3 starter ahead of either Freddy Garcia, Phil Hughes, or A.J. Burnett. 
     Rumors have been circulating the last three days surrounding Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matt Garza. General Manager Theo Epstein went as far as to even saying that both the Blue Jays and Yankees have what it takes to land the coveted pitcher. The question is just WHAT it is the Yankees have that Chicago wants? 
     Certainly, one of the prized arms of either Dellin Betances or Manny Banuelos will have to be dealt, if not both. Matt Garza is a great pitcher with a ton of potential, but I wouldn't give up both Yankees' pitchers. I wouldn't have a problem giving up one because well look at how our last trio of youthful pitching. Joba Chamberlain was outstanding in the. bullpen but then moved to the rotation and was injured. Phil Hughes had his moments before he too was sidelined, and Ian Kennedy didn't do too well under the bright lights but boy he sure showed Arizona just what he was about. 
     The Yankees would have to throw some other players to make the trade balance. For example, say Yankees GM Brian Cashman agrees to part with Manny Banuelos. A utility infielder of Eduardo Nunez or Brandon Laird would have to be included in along with either catching prospect of Jesus Montero or Austin Romine. That's not all. Some minor leaguers with potential will also have to be dealt. Is it worth it? Well Garza is only 28, and he addresses the Yankees flaw in starting pitching so I would say yes, but let's see what Cashman does as he burns through his roll over minutes.

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