Pineda is the sexy name here and people get caught up in the unknown of of a young guy’s ceiling (while too often losing track of his more humble median projection). But, this Kuroda signing is really fabulous. Over the past 3 years, Kuroda has been the 20th best pitcher by xFIP (3.51). He’s two spots behind CC Sabathia, and one ahead of the Red Sox nominal ace Josh Beckett.
Add on a quarter of a run for the move to the AL East (just a guess there) and knock off another little bit for getting a year older, and he’s still a top-50 pitcher. In other words, the Yankees got a solid 2-3 starter yesterday — for a very fair price and only committed to one season. Fantastic signing.
30 Comments
Brandon January 14, 2012 18:04
But, but, but, but, but NL West pitcher!!1!11!1!1!1!!1
But Who's Gonna DH? January 14, 2012 18:11
The Cop-Out Move: Carlos Pena for 1 yr, regain property, bore the shit out of everyone with K’s and occasional moon shot with no one on base.
The Nostalgic Move: Johnny Damon for 2 years, get his 277 hits in a comfortable environment, still a gamer, good baserunner, knock right handers into short porch, Andruw bats against lefties.
The Idiot Person on Facebook That Doesnt Understand How Baseball Works Move: Prince Fielder.
The Greedy Yankee Fan Move: Slide Alex to DH now, grab David Wright.
The Controversial Move: Jorge Vasquez, some will cry Juan Miranda, others will see a younger cheaper Carlos Pena, but all will give him a hard time with all those K’s.
The Not A Snowball’s Chance Move: Manny Ramirez.
Hideki Matsui January 14, 2012 18:13
What about me nigga ?
K@bak January 16, 2012 16:49
hahahahahahahahahahaha!
TSJC January 17, 2012 14:52
I punk out bitches like you in Rikers muthafuckas
Brian Cashman January 14, 2012 19:39
Smarter Move Than It Seems: Wilson Betemit as back-up third base and platoon with Jones at DH
Moshe Mandel January 14, 2012 18:24
Jewy McJewerson
Brian S. January 14, 2012 18:49
Kuroda+Montero>>>Kuroda+Pineda.
Brian Cashman January 14, 2012 19:38
Not bold prediction, Pineda out WAR’s Montero next season. Give me a world series and I’ll never complain about this trade…….ok maybe I will just a bit
Brian S. January 14, 2012 19:56
Not if you let him catch part-time asshole.
Rick Santorun January 14, 2012 23:19
In bed.
Brian S January 15, 2012 19:25
Go away
Brian S January 17, 2012 14:53
Come closer
Tim Tebow January 14, 2012 19:06
What kind of heathen religion does Kuroda follow?
Any chance of a conversion?
Your mom's favorite January 14, 2012 21:39
Better start praying ..cause u getting shitted on!
Tim Tebow January 14, 2012 23:18
Save me, Buddha, SAVE ME!!!
Red Sox Organization January 15, 2012 19:25
Chinkaneese
Guy who offers nothing to the conversation but wants you to know his opinion January 14, 2012 21:52
I agree this could be a good signing. I think he’s going to have a great year.
Pete C. January 15, 2012 07:24
Your right you do offer nothing, anywhere.
Guy who offers nothing to the conversation but wants you to know his opinion January 15, 2012 14:11
That hurts coming from a guy who has no idea how to use proper grammar.
Ki m Last January 17, 2012 14:54
Lumps
AJ Burnett January 14, 2012 22:41
Ahhh shit.
Michael Pineda January 14, 2012 23:48
So what’s my nickname going to be? Michael Pinata after my flyball tendencies kick my ass in Yankee Stadium? Or Michael Pingayda because I like to suck men off.
Mike Asxia January 15, 2012 19:24
Dibs on the second nickname
Mike from UNC January 15, 2012 14:35
One thing to take note of in regard to Kuroda — and this could simply be an aberration — is that his GO/AO dropped significantly from his career norms last season. He posted a GO/AO around the 1.50 mark in each of his first three seasons. Last season it was 1.05. He also gave up nearly double the amount of homeruns (24) he has given up in a typical season (13.33). Add the Yankee Stadium launching pad to the mix, and, well, let’s just hope those numbers are a fluke.
http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=493133
Mike Francesa's Accent January 15, 2012 22:54
Yeah, but does he even mahlest children? (long sigh. Dead air. Nose-whistle breath into microphobe.)
I mean he’s a jap, right? Dey like fish balls ovah dere I guess. Maybe dey like fishah price balls too? Jus make sure ya use da low sodium soy sauce when ya bugger kids, hiroki. Dey get enough salt in their diet from brett pahdroia.
Here’s the Minkman.
Dodger Fan January 16, 2012 20:22
Kuroda is vastly under rated. With better run support he would have a 20 game winner last year. Great signing by Yanks.
Joe Páwlikowski January 17, 2012 14:55
Kuroda means more asians at the stadium. Which means more blow jobs given out by me. Find me in the grandstand bathroom. Stall 3 boys
FromThisSeat.com February 1, 2012 02:08
Kuroda is a great player but these one year deals are pointless. He is a proven player. This DH thing needs to get solved quickly. I think Vlad Guerrero is the best option. No way Damon, Dunn, Manny or Thome could fit well with the Yankees.
Kuroda February 17, 2012 12:31
I’m not sreeping, my eyes are open, they just rook crosed