tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458013228717314951.post2039093057964014775..comments2024-01-03T06:08:24.783-06:00Comments on An A-Blog for A-Rod: What The Order Of The 2012 Rotation Should BeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03481118946284243411noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458013228717314951.post-38712526464279220492012-02-07T19:50:52.072-06:002012-02-07T19:50:52.072-06:00All fair points, Delia. I just feel that A.J. is ...All fair points, Delia. I just feel that A.J. is past the point of having his big contract dictate what's done with him, especially with his performance continuing to be terrible.<br /><br />And yes, he's pitched some good games in big spots. But when evaluating him, you have to look at his entire body of work, and there's more bad than good in there.<br /><br />If A.J. truly is the best pitcher for the job, then yes, he should get the spot. But he has to earn it by pitching better than Hughes and Garcia.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03481118946284243411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458013228717314951.post-79441181411612544192012-02-07T10:39:07.221-06:002012-02-07T10:39:07.221-06:00I think the 5th spot should go to A.J Burnett for ...I think the 5th spot should go to A.J Burnett for many reasons. He improved at the end of last season, saved us from elimination at Detroit & his contract might have a say as to where A.J ends up. He makes too much money to be in the bullpen, so the only place to put him is the rotation.Delia E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458013228717314951.post-48033979275270871752012-02-06T17:19:44.804-06:002012-02-06T17:19:44.804-06:00Glad somebody else out there agrees with me, Greg....Glad somebody else out there agrees with me, Greg.<br /><br />It just makes perfect sense to me. I don't think anybody would say that Nova is a better pitcher than Pineda, so Pineda gets the nod there. And with a 1-2 of CC-Pineda, the Yanks would really be looking for consistency in the 3 slot, which is exactly what Kuroda brings to the table.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03481118946284243411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458013228717314951.post-6937022504483371192012-02-06T16:08:39.406-06:002012-02-06T16:08:39.406-06:00I'd have to agree with you. Pineda is dynamic...I'd have to agree with you. Pineda is dynamic enough to have as a front end guy, despite his previous "flaws," which won't necessarily show themselves again this season. Kuroda's veteran status, and ability to put up solid numbers is good for the middle of the rotation, if for no other reason than to "right the ship" if Pineda gets a bit shaky. Nova's year this past season leads me to think that he has the potential (and I hate that word in baseball) to have #2-3 starter stuff, but why not have him towards the back of the lineup so teams really can't have an off day from a potent staff. I like the idea of having Freddy in the 5 spot if he can keep a similar level of productivity, for much the same reason as I like Kuroda in the 3 spot. Veteran presence who can steady the Yanks if Nova has a slip up or two, and bridge the gap to get back to CC. All in all, you're right on.Greg Corbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533721267312292455noreply@blogger.com