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New York Yankees Set to Acquire Kuroda, Pineda and Trade Montero to Mariners

New York Yankees' quiet winter came to an end in a loud way on Friday night, when they traded power-hitting catcher Jesus Montero along with Hector Noesi to the Seattle Mariners for top pitching prospect Michael Pineda and Minor League hurler Jose Campos (via MLB.com)

Just about an hour later, news broke that New York's rotation would be further boosted with the signing of free-agent right-hander Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year, $10 million deal (via ESPN).

In less than 60 minutes, Ivan Nova went from the Bombers' second to fourth starter, and A.J. Burnett, Freddy Garcia and Phil Hughes will be left to battle it out for the fifth spot in spring training.

My guess is that Burnett stays in the rotation, Hughes returns to the bullpen to serve ...

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