Why Not?
I mentioned it the other night, but why wouldn't the Yankees send Aceves to the minors today? If they did send him, they would not be able to recall him until 10 days from the assignment.
But, Aceves is not going to be able to help the Yankees until after the All-Star Break. That means he will be out until at least July 17th, eight days from tonight no matter what you do with him. If you send him down, he could return July 20th, or after missing three games he would have been eligible to play in.
When you add in the fact that the Yankees need a starter for July 21st and Aceves is the best candidate, what is the downside here? Send Aceves to the minors and let him pitch there this week to build up his arm. Get another pitcher for the bullpen in case you need him this weekend. Pitch Aceves on the 21st with a bigger ptich count than he had today (65). Seriously, why wouldn't you do this? Please chime in because I can't figure this out.
UPDATE: The Yankees are making a move according to the papers this morning, Mark Melancon is on the way up. The only question is who is getting sent down.
Comments
It isn't why wouldn't "I" do it, it is why wouldn't Cashman do it...you, in prepping your two posts about the subject have spent more time than Cashman has researching it. Imaginative solutions don't come to all of the people some of the time. :)
Posted by: blmeanie![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://yankeesredsox.com/nav-commenters.gif)
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July 9, 2009 11:05 PM
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Thanks BL, but I worry about the future of the Yankees if Cashman hasn't figured this one out.
Posted by: Peter![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://yankeesredsox.com/nav-commenters.gif)
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July 9, 2009 11:49 PM
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or some of the people all of the time.
As I've said before, Girardi isn't the brightest bulb in the fixture and Cashmoney sometimes seems to be bowling in the wrong lane.
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July 10, 2009 10:35 AM
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