February 13, 2012
  • Too many starters for Yanks

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    (AP)

    Now that Joba Chamberlain is moving to the starting rotation, the Yanks have put themselves in a familiar position- they have too many starters for the rotation. Once Joba enters the rotation, the starting five will likely look like this:

    Chien Ming Wang

    Andy Pettitte

    Joba Chamberlain

    Darrel Rasner

    Mike Mussina

    Where does that leave the Yanks pitching stars of the future Ian Kennedy and Phil Hughes? Kennedy, who starts tonight, will likely get sent down. Hughes, meanwhile, will come off the DL in July. Right now, Rasner has been a savior to the staff, posting a 3-0 record with a 1.67 ERA. Despite those numbers, he’s likely to head to the pen.

    — Pete Catapano

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