MLB reports that the New York Yankees get some much needed pitching help via a trade with Seattle & a free agent acquisition.
The Yankees trade away their prize catching prospect in Jesus Montero in order to get 6'7" Michael Pineda for the Mariners. Pineda had a good first half, but struggled in the second half of 2010. Montero was thought to be untouchable & the heir to catcher Jorge Posada who retired earlier this year.
The Yankees also come to terms with the Dodgers Hiroki Kuroda for the price of $10 - $11 million for one year. Just when you thought that the New York checkbook could be opened the Yankees take a chance on a NL pitcher who eats innings. The AL East will be different than the NL West, so Kuroda becomes a big gamble in pinstripes.
This just shows you how strapped the Yankees are for pitching to trade away their version of Jose Iglesius or Ryan Lavarnway to get a young arn. It doesn't speak well for their minor league system. And there goes another $10 million over the luxury tax.
Like all moves, time will tell if they work out.
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