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Michael Pineda and Phil Hughes: More in Common Than You Might Think

not going to be one of those countless writers in the blogosphere ready to call the MIchael Pineda/Jesus Montero deal a massive loss for the New York Yankees. It's true Seattle's newest slugger will break camp as his team's starting designated hitter while the Yankees newest acquisition heads to the disabled list.

It's also true that Michael Pineda showed up to Yankees camp overweight and weak fastball, while Jesus Montero showed up ready to build upon the brilliant (albeit brief) success he saw at the end of last season. But it's too soon to pass any kind of judgement...yet. 

That being said, Yankees fans have every right to worry. 

The parallels one can draw between Pineda and fellow pinstripe hurler Phil Hughes are enough ...

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