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Michael Pineda headed for AAA? (Or UPDATE DL) He got Pounded again by the Phillies


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No ill will to Pineda. But this could truly hurt the Yankees. They can try and spend their way out of it like they usually do. But to lose such a promising bat for what could ultimately be damaged goods could have lasting effects. Plus Seattle got Hector noese (SP?). And now after CC you have a lot of unproven arms. I do not like kuroda in the AL East. And Hughes still hasn't gotten his old velo back. VERY interesting!

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