Probably Not The Start Ivan Was Looking For

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Ivan Nova was shaky at best again today, for the third time in his first three starts failing to inspire confidence that he can figure things out and improve on last year's problems.  He hasn't been good by any means, but  how bad has Ivan been in his first three starts?  You decide.

Nova's First 3 Starts in 2013: 14.2 IP, 19 H, 10 ER, 8 BB, 16 K

Nova's First 3 Starts in 2012: 19 IP, 25 H, 8 ER, 2 BB, 20 K

Time to start pitching better, Ivan.  Clocks ticking...

Gotta Love Good Pitching

Sabathia Last 3 Starts- 23 IP, 18 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, 19 K

Kuroda Last 2 Starts- 16.1 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 12 K

Pettitte 3 Starts- 22.1 IP, 19 H, 5 ER, 5 BB, 12 K

It ain't rocket surgery, folks.  You get good starting pitching, you win ballgames.