Uh-Oh
The Yankees are going to have to keep their fingers crossed on Chien-Ming Wang, because if he is hurt they don't have a lot of apparent answers for who takes his spot in the rotation. You have to assume that Hughes isn't in shape to start anymore and could probably only last 2-3 innings. Aceves could probably throw 40-50 pitches, but that isn't going to get it done. Brett Tomko is probably in the same boat.
In the minors, Ian Kennedy is recovering from surgery and the other guys on the 40-man roster are either in AA or relievers right now. That means we are going to have to find someone else and the first name that comes to mind is...gulp..Kei Igawa. Now I suggested trying Igawa over Tomko a few weeks ago and I am sticking to that idea. Worst thing that happens is you add him to the 40-man, he starts and gets bombed. You can then pass him through waivers, or gladly see another team claim him and his $10 million remaining salary, and send him back to the minors.
If the Yankees don't go that route, Sergio Mitre is probably the answer. Five starts with Scranton and a 3.26 era. Other than that, there isn't much. I guess it is too bad Casey Fossum signed with the Iowa Cubs yesterday.
UPDATE: Per Pete Abe, Wang to the DL As he also points out they need a starter for Thursday and then have the All-Star Break. They could then use the break to insure that Wang's spot doesn't come up again until July 21st. Technically, he could return from the DL in time for that start, but of course he won't. Unfortunately, the Yankees come out of the break with 17-straight games so they will need someone at that point.
Comments
I think that bringing Iggy up is a possibility only in our dreams Peter.
As you indicate, CMW to the DL and Sergio Mitre in his slot is the (much) more probable scenario.
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July 5, 2009 02:36 AM
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You're right Mitchell, but I don't get it. Don't the Yankees want to get some return for the $46 million they invested in the guy?
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July 5, 2009 07:56 AM
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I don't get it either Peter. At all. I can only guess that Girardi and the rest of the staff have zero confidence in the guy's ability to pitch in the bigs. He's money already spent so they're seemingly just keeping him in AAA hoping for a miracle.
(begin sarcasm)
I'm really glad that Cashmoney rushed to get Hinske for us. He's been a HUGE pickup so far and seems to have won Girardi's trust right away. Good to see A-Rod being rested so well and so often.
(end sarcasm)
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July 5, 2009 11:23 AM
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A-Rod gets the day off and Ransom gets the nod for 3B. LOL.
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July 5, 2009 11:55 AM
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