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Michael Pineda Is the Yankees Missing Piece Needed to Win the World Series

New York Yankees are now the favorites to win the World Series.

Obtaining Michael Pineda is significant because it means that the Yankees have a solid pitcher to follow CC Sabathia during the season and in the playoffs. Of greater importance is that A.J. Burnett will not have to pitch crucial games.

There is little doubt that the Yankees will make the playoffs. Depending on the American League East standings near the end of the season, Sabathia opens the ALDS, with Pineda and Nova set for the next two games. 

If a fourth starter is needed, Kuroda or Hughes and/or Garcia could be used, depending on which one remains a Yankee.

The Yankees have been criticized for limiting the innings of Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes. ...

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