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Looking at the whole thing chronologically, I can understand why Garcia is frustrated or upset.  None of us can know what was or wasn't promised when the Yankees signed him, but at the time he certainly had a reasonable expectation that he'd be able to compete for a spot in the rotation.  Then the Yankees traded for Pineda, signed Kuroda and now Andy is back in the picture.  Even with the trade of AJ Burnett, Garcia is no better than seventh on the depth chart now.

Now before I get flamed, let me just say that I didn't love the idea of another year with Freddy in the rotation, nor do I necessarily feel bad for a guy who is being paid 4+ million to play baseball.  All I'm saying is that if I were in his shoes, I would probably feel like I'd been edged out before even having a chance to compete.  Freddy probably wants to pitch a little more after this season.  The way this has unfolded, he likely would have signed elsewhere if he had a crystal ball.

My guess is he'd be willing to approve a trade before June 15 if the Yankees can find a partner.  That might be the way to go whether Andy makes it all the way back or not.  A rotation of CC, Kuroda, Nova, Pineda and Hughes (in whatever order works) should be fine to start the season.  Let one of the three AAA kids take the long-man role, and see what happens with Andy.  Just my opinion.

Mar 21, 2012 -- 7:11PM, Lola wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 5:55PM, AceMitchell wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 5:22PM, Lola wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 5:06PM, newinn wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 3:55PM, jorgecostanza wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 3:17PM, MADMAX wrote:

 But when he starts making certain comments to the media, that's when he gets high horse status.

I'm going to defend Garcia here. Not for a job, but for his comments which were pryed out of him after he'd already said all the right things. Most real reporters would let him go in such a sensitive situation after he'd answered a couple of questions, but here the clown wouldn't let him go till he could use him as a target...very unprofessional, imo.

While I agree mostly with what you said, the competitor in me would piss me off if I was Garcia. The rotation is set, there is no competition (until Andy comes back) there never was and Freddy knows it. I didn't want him back anyway but he kind of did get screwed

He has to earn the spot.... same goes for everyone. I wish I'd get screwd to the tune of  4mil.

He probably took less money to comeback to the Yankees and went into camp with a guaranteed spot. They even traded AJ because they had too many pitchers. Then the job became Hughes' to lose and we all saw how that played out in ST 2010. Now they bring Andy back and Garcia is painted as the bad guy. WTH

They traded AJ because he sucks!

And because he had too many starters and then they add Andy. Who I can't wait to see pitch again.

Mar 21, 2012 -- 8:32PM, luvdayanks wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 8:30PM, Lola wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 8:26PM, luvdayanks wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 8:22PM, Lola wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 8:20PM, luvdayanks wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 7:11PM, Lola wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 5:55PM, AceMitchell wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 5:22PM, Lola wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 5:06PM, newinn wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 3:55PM, jorgecostanza wrote:

Mar 21, 2012 -- 3:17PM, MADMAX wrote:

 But when he starts making certain comments to the media, that's when he gets high horse status.

I'm going to defend Garcia here. Not for a job, but for his comments which were pryed out of him after he'd already said all the right things. Most real reporters would let him go in such a sensitive situation after he'd answered a couple of questions, but here the clown wouldn't let him go till he could use him as a target...very unprofessional, imo.

While I agree mostly with what you said, the competitor in me would piss me off if I was Garcia. The rotation is set, there is no competition (until Andy comes back) there never was and Freddy knows it. I didn't want him back anyway but he kind of did get screwed

He has to earn the spot.... same goes for everyone. I wish I'd get screwd to the tune of  4mil.

He probably took less money to comeback to the Yankees and went into camp with a guaranteed spot. They even traded AJ because they had too many pitchers. Then the job became Hughes' to lose and we all saw how that played out in ST 2010. Now they bring Andy back and Garcia is painted as the bad guy. WTH

They traded AJ because he sucks!

That, my dear, is an understatement!

lol! Seriously!

Lola, I'm not going to miss the aggravation every time he took the mound and watching him implode. My agita level should drop substantially with him gone.

I think we can all agree on that.

I'd much rather have a 40 year old Andy Pettitte than a 35 year old AJ Burnett. lol!

Are we still talking baseball?

On the mound... silly!

Mike is 100% spot on with this. Hughes, Garcia, Nova, and Pineda all have to earn their spots. To be fair to Freddy, since he's the one in particular, if anybody should be the odd man out it's Hughes. Freddy contributed much more than Hughes last year yet he seems to be behind him. I think Phil is going to the bullpen this year, as he should, especially with Robertson's foot issue that has him behind schedule so far.