Yankees may go for 2 A- pitchers instead of the big man...

With the CC chase getting away from the Yankees, they are trying to grab 2 of the second tier pitchers.

They include Lowe, Oliver Perez, Burnett and Sheets.

Here is the thinking...granted that CC is the best pitcher on the market, but, who would you rather have, CC and Ian Kennedy or 2 of the above?

I would at least consider taking 2 of the above. If the Yankees sign CC, then the rotation would look as follows - CC, Wang, Joba, Hughes and Pettitte/Kennedy. In my mind, that is too many question marks (ala last year). However, if the Yankees sign 2 of the above, then the rotation would have only 1 spot that is not filled with a really strong pitcher - Wang, Joba and those 2. I would not mind having Hughes as my fifth.

Don't forget this picture:


The fact that CC doesn't want to pitch here and the fact that he may have arm problems caused by last year will cause the Yankees to go elsewhere.

The silver lining is that the Yankees have not won a single championship since they started focusing on getting the biggest free agents. Perhaps signing 2 strong starters instead of the superstar is the way to go.

Yaros