Re: A-Rod opts out of contract
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People are acting like losing Arod makes them a team that isn't a strong favorite to make the playoffs. Look at the absolutely awful pitchers who made so many starts last year, that and injuries was the reason we did badly for so long last year. Now Igawa, Desalvo, Pavano, Clippard, etc are replaced with Hughes, Joba, and Kennedy. Losing Arod hurts but team is still going to win soooo many games next year.
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Who says Kennedy is going to be great?
Look, I think these young pitchers are going to be terrific, but having 2 rookies and 1 2nd year guy heading up the Yankees' rotation doesn't fill me with confidence, esp. when the bullpen stinks and it'll be in the game in the 6th inning every night.
The Yankees desperately need Pettitte to return - he ate up a lot of innings.
but losing a-rod is huge, without a doubt. while the yankees' new pitchers will help, almost everyone else on the team is declining (save cano and cabrera).
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He doesn't have to be great. Just has to be a solid #3 or #4 or #5 starter
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