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New York Yankees Capitalize on Mariners’ Desperation in Michael Pineda Trade

New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners swapped a pair of potential superstars in a deal late Friday night that sent Jesus Montero and Hector Noesi to the Mariners with Michael Pineda and Jose Campos back to New York, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com. 

The Yankees have had a desperate need for someone to plug into their rotation after CC Sabathia since the beginning of last season. They already made one deal early on Friday, signing Huroki Kuroda to a one-year deal. 

Pineda was an excellent way to cap off the day for Brian Cashman. Pineda is just 22 years old, made the All-Star team in his rookie season and has more upside than any other pitcher in the Yankees' farm system. 

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