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New York Yankees: Pitching Staff and Michael Pineda Are the Keys to Success

the start of the 2012 season, the New York Yankees traded catcher Jesus Montero to the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Michael Pineda. I expected the Yankees to make a significant push for Yu Darvish after he was posted, but that didn't happen.

Pineda struggled to find his velocity in spring training and showed up overweight. Now he's been shut down for a while.

Still, acquiring the 23-year-old was the Yankees' most significant move in a long time. Whether the trade proves to be good or bad is still up in the air—as Montero was a potential offensive force—but Pineda's acquisition could play a major role in the late-season push towards the playoffs and beyond.

The Yankees are currently tied for first place in the American ...

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