Comments on: Pettitte likely returning for 2008 http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008-1410/ A New York Yankees Blog Sun, 27 May 2012 03:40:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jamal G. http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008-1410/#comment-26856 Jamal G. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:08:49 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/15/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008/#comment-26856 I think with what Hughes showed you in the post-season he deserves to be the #3 starter ahead of Kennedy and Joba (in that order). I like the idea of mixing up styles and that would still be in effect with the flamethrowers going #1 (Wang), #3 (Hughes), #5 (Joba) in the rotation with Pettitte and IPK filling the #2 and #4 slots respectively. Again great idea by the previous poster and the 6-man rotation, I couldnt agree more with letting Mussina still be a starter and taking the stress and some pressure off of IPK and Joba. I think the chains can be taken off of Hughes because of his play during the regular and post-seasons. One thing Iam noticing from Yankees fans everywhere, you guys seem to be a little higher on IPK than Phil Hughes. I understand why Joba is viewed as higher because of his stuff and I agree, but remember Baseball America had Hughes as the #1 pitching prospect heading into the 2007 campaign, and I believe #2 overall behind Justin Upton. I like Kennedy too, but not over Phil Hughes, he did almost have that no-no in Texas in only his second career MLB start. I think with what Hughes showed you in the post-season he deserves to be the #3 starter ahead of Kennedy and Joba (in that order). I like the idea of mixing up styles and that would still be in effect with the flamethrowers going #1 (Wang), #3 (Hughes), #5 (Joba) in the rotation with Pettitte and IPK filling the #2 and #4 slots respectively.

Again great idea by the previous poster and the 6-man rotation, I couldnt agree more with letting Mussina still be a starter and taking the stress and some pressure off of IPK and Joba. I think the chains can be taken off of Hughes because of his play during the regular and post-seasons.

One thing Iam noticing from Yankees fans everywhere, you guys seem to be a little higher on IPK than Phil Hughes. I understand why Joba is viewed as higher because of his stuff and I agree, but remember Baseball America had Hughes as the #1 pitching prospect heading into the 2007 campaign, and I believe #2 overall behind Justin Upton. I like Kennedy too, but not over Phil Hughes, he did almost have that no-no in Texas in only his second career MLB start.

]]> By: zack http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008-1410/#comment-26823 zack Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:39:55 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/15/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008/#comment-26823 I think, in terms of actual order, you would go with Pettitte, Wang, Kennedy, Hughes, Joba. That way, you have a nice balance of styles, plus, as Kennedy can do the most innings of the big three, he should get more regular starts. I think, in terms of actual order, you would go with Pettitte, Wang, Kennedy, Hughes, Joba. That way, you have a nice balance of styles, plus, as Kennedy can do the most innings of the big three, he should get more regular starts.

]]> By: Patrick http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008-1410/#comment-26821 Patrick Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:08:36 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/15/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008/#comment-26821 Thanks Ben. Thanks Ben.

]]> By: Count Zero http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008-1410/#comment-26812 Count Zero Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:22:13 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/15/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008/#comment-26812 I was actually thinking the same thing last week. A six man rotation would be a good way to save some Joba and Phil for September/October. The only problem is trying to get it to work while keeping Andy and CMW on regular rest...especially during April/Early May. I was actually thinking the same thing last week. A six man rotation would be a good way to save some Joba and Phil for September/October. The only problem is trying to get it to work while keeping Andy and CMW on regular rest…especially during April/Early May.

]]> By: kunaldo http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008-1410/#comment-26808 kunaldo Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:58:10 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/15/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008/#comment-26808 i agree with limiting Joba's innings by throwing moose in his spot every now and then....obviously, it all depends on how effective he is, but i believe that hughes and kennedy seem ready to take on a larger inning load, but since joba was stunted a bit by the relief role, he may need 08 to get to 150-160 before he can take the full 200+ load that's just me and um, this is all assuming we dont get santana....boy, i really hope it happens, and i have a feeling there will be a strong push for him from our side after seeing all these #1 aces dominate and carry their teams....thing is, i dont want it coming at the expense of hughes or joba... i agree with limiting Joba’s innings by throwing moose in his spot every now and then….obviously, it all depends on how effective he is, but i believe that hughes and kennedy seem ready to take on a larger inning load, but since joba was stunted a bit by the relief role, he may need 08 to get to 150-160 before he can take the full 200+ load

that’s just me

and um, this is all assuming we dont get santana….boy, i really hope it happens, and i have a feeling there will be a strong push for him from our side after seeing all these #1 aces dominate and carry their teams….thing is, i dont want it coming at the expense of hughes or joba…

]]> By: James Varghese http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008-1410/#comment-26803 James Varghese Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:58:41 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/15/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008/#comment-26803 That sounds like a plan...and would fit in nicely to Joe P.'s thoughts from last week and to what Nardi Contreras opined about Joba being a #5 next year so that he could end the year in the 140-160 IP range. That sounds like a plan…and would fit in nicely to Joe P.’s thoughts from last week and to what Nardi Contreras opined about Joba being a #5 next year so that he could end the year in the 140-160 IP range.

]]> By: Ben K. http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008-1410/#comment-26800 Ben K. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:41:43 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/15/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008/#comment-26800 Just making a list but if everyone pitches up to their potential, that's my order. Just making a list but if everyone pitches up to their potential, that’s my order.

]]> By: Ed http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008-1410/#comment-26799 Ed Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:38:14 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/15/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008/#comment-26799 Joba Hughes Pettitte Wang and Kennedy... in that order or were you just making a list? Joba Hughes Pettitte Wang and Kennedy… in that order or were you just making a list?

]]> By: Travis G. http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008-1410/#comment-26798 Travis G. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:33:58 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/15/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008/#comment-26798 i like Steve's idea. i like Steve’s idea.

]]> By: RF Bleachers http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008-1410/#comment-26796 RF Bleachers Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:33:03 +0000 http://riveraveblues.com/2007/10/15/pettitte-likely-returning-for-2008/#comment-26796 Pettitte coming back is music to my ears. Everyone is always so quick to write off Pettitte as breaking down like the Yankees did in 2003. He didn't show any signs last yr of breaking down so lets not jump the gun. Pettitte coming back is music to my ears.

Everyone is always so quick to write off Pettitte as breaking down like the Yankees did in 2003. He didn’t show any signs last yr of breaking down so lets not jump the gun.

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