Yankees/MLB Hot Stove Report: Pineda Arrives

by Travis G on Feb 14, 2012 8:10 PM EST in New York Yankees Rumors

Always good to see the new guy arrive in camp early. Michael Pineda threw a bullpen session today and said he wants to learn from CC Sabathia and that he needs to work on his changeup.

A.J. Burnett to the Pirates is still being reported as "close." A trade that would've brought back Travis Hafner from the Indians was discussed, but is no longer available. Cleveland is still reportedly interested, as is Anaheim.
The more I hear about Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler, the more I support the Yankees signing him. He's supposedly just 19 years old, and has true five-tool potential.
Seedlings to Stars profiled the Yankees' farm system.
Injury/medical expert Will Carroll speculated on which "injured aces" would return with strong seasons. (It could help you in your fantasy league.)
The Rays extended the contract of manager Joe Maddon through the 2015 season.
A couple players avoided arbitration today: CF Adam Jones will receive $6.2M from the Orioles in 2012; RHP Casey Janssen will receive $5.9M for the next two years from the Blue Jays.

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Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
We’ve reached the It’s-Not-Pretty-Watching-Sausage-Being-Made stage of the A.J. Burnett/Pirates talks. Resolution preferred.

Duggan. Your thoughts as PSA’s Sausage expert?

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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Feb 14, 2012 8:33 PM EST reply actions

He thoroughly enjoys watching plump, juicy sausages being made.

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by Xavier10 on Feb 14, 2012 8:37 PM EST up reply actions

Not Buster Olney @TrippingOlney
TRUST ME, FOLKS, IT’S NOT PRETTY WATCHING SAUSAGE BEING MADE. AT ALL

by bango31 on Feb 15, 2012 2:33 AM EST up reply actions

Michael Pineda

I love him like a pet.

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by Rob Steingall on Feb 14, 2012 8:45 PM EST reply actions

I’m trying to get there. It may take a Spring Training start or two for it to fully sink in that he plays for us and it’s ok to like him.

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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 14, 2012 9:23 PM EST up reply actions

I used to tune in to Tacoma Rainiers games when he pitched in Triple-A. You may already be at a comfortable level of love for him. What I have, is a sickness.

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by Rob Steingall on Feb 14, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions

Well, I can definitely relate to that. Mine, however, now plays for another team so that yours can play for us. Full circle.

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by WhatwouldJeterdo on Feb 14, 2012 9:55 PM EST up reply actions

What does that mean?

Romine!

by david d on Feb 16, 2012 3:52 AM EST up reply actions

What are your predictions for Michael Pineda in 2012?

I predict his season numbers will look like this.

3.65 ERA
1.09 WHIP
15-6 record
180 innings pitched
185 strikeouts

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by Xavier10 on Feb 14, 2012 8:50 PM EST reply actions

17-9

3.70 ERA
1.21 WHIP
195 IP
190 K

by Travis G on Feb 15, 2012 1:36 AM EST up reply actions

19-5

3.27 ERA
1.15 WHIP
202 IP
202 K

I feel optimistic today (Yes, I know he probably won’t do this)

Romine!

by david d on Feb 15, 2012 5:29 AM EST up reply actions

this sounds right

and it looks pretty darn good. i’ll take it!

by sing_or_die_1818 on Feb 15, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions

I'm thinking 17-10

3.51 ERA, 190 innings, 210-220 strikeouts, and a 1.15 Whip.

I’m optimistic on the strikeouts. I truly believe he has electric stuff and that it’ll only improve. Couple that with the fact that he’ll be facing hitters who haven’t seen him all that much more often and I think he’s going to get a lot of punchouts in 2012.

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by nyyrocks29 on Feb 15, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions

Bliss

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by Rob Steingall on Feb 14, 2012 8:52 PM EST reply actions 3 recs

I hope he develops his change up and learns the cutter from Mo.

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by Xavier10 on Feb 14, 2012 8:53 PM EST up reply actions

Those are intimidating eyes.

Crouching moron, hidden smarta**
Optimism, pessimism, F*CK THAT; we're gonna make it happen. As God as my bloody witness, I'm hell-bent on making it work.
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by Kevin L on Feb 15, 2012 12:16 AM EST up reply actions