Comments on: Phillies keeping an eye on Wang (just in case)

By: scott l

scott l — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:15:32 +0000

Wang has always been an average to slightly below average first pitch strike thrower. This is one of the main issues I have with him. I think if the Yankees can get a good return they should trade him. As for Aceves he has been outstanding since coming up. He has a career 2.27 Era in only 63.1 innings. Aceves has a good 91 mph fastball and is not just a slop pitcher. He has real value. If the Yankees do trade Wang I want Aceves moved into the rotation so he can gain starter experience so hopefully he can be moved at the 2010 trade deadline if needed.

By: Chris H.

Chris H. — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:30:17 +0000

I definitely think Wang would win a lot of games, no matter what team he were on. He obviously wins more with the help of his offense, but he’s a good pitcher, too (credit needs to be given where credit is due). I do agree, though, in that his command has gotten worse over the years and now he seems to be dealing with mechanical issues a lot more. I think all the Yankees can do is let him pitch this year and hope that he’ll start 2010 off on the right foot.

By: The Scout

The Scout — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:25:27 +0000

Would Wang be better than .500 on anything other than an elite team? He has been the beneficiary in the past of very strong run support. This year has improved from awful to mediocre, but his pitches lack consistent movement and his command remains iffy.

That said, I don’t see Aceves as the answer. He is probably in the ideal role for him. Hughes will start eventually, but likely as Pettite’s successor. So when Wang goes, there will be a hole to fill

By: Chris H.

Chris H. — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:40:57 +0000

Agreed, Larry.

By: Leftylarry

Leftylarry — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:25:53 +0000

Aceves is no Wang, forget it. He’d be a .500 tops on all except the elite teams.
Let’s see Aceves after the hitters have seen him 2-3 times.
I’m not denying he’s a solid pitcher but his current role is his best role.
Wang who has never had any arm issues is a horse again next season.

By: scott l

scott l — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:20:34 +0000

Why would you not trust Aceves? All he has done is pitch well since he came up last year.

By: Chris H.

Chris H. — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:15:50 +0000

I don’t know if I would trust moving Aceves into the rotation and Hughes isn’t nearly as proven as Wang is. I would move Wang for the right package, of course. But, I think such a trade should probably occur after the season is over, if at all.

By: scott l

scott l — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:44:06 +0000

Depending on the return I would trade Wang. Does anyone believe Wang will sign a long term deal with the Yankees? Does anyone believe Wang will be on the 2011 Yankees even it he recovers fully?

The Yankee have both Aceves and Hughes available to move into the rotation.

By: Moshe Mandel

Moshe Mandel — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:11:22 +0000

Agree- you will not get much for him now. He is worth more as a lottery ticket, with a chance to pay off by pitching as he used to.