Yankees trade Jesus Montero for Michael Pineda

     The Yankees have dealt their top catching prospect Jesus Montero to the Seattle Mariners for sophomore starting pitcher Michael Pineda. In addition to Montero, the M's will receive Hector Noesi, while New York will also get Jose Campos. 
     Michael Pineda is 23 years old and is coming off a 9-10 rookie season with a 3.74 ERA. It shocks me that Brian Cashman dealt Montero in this trade, when he could've gotten Cliff Lee in 2010 for a similar package. The situation shows just how desperate New York was for a starter, and obviously their reluctance in signing Edwin Jackson. 
     With Pineda taking the number two spot in the starting rotation, behind ace C.C. Sabathia, the Yankees have a legit starting three. Following Pineda would be Ivan Nova and then a fight for the fourth and fifth spots between A.J. Burnett, Phil Hughes, and Freddy Garcia.