It was bound to happen. The 23 year old Ian Kennedy is 0-2 with an 8.37 ERA in six games, including five starts.
The gamble to start the season with the youngsters Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy was a good one but unfortunately has failed for the Yankees. The decision to push Kennedy back to AAA was a good one, allow him to work up his confidence and control in a low risk and low pressure environment. The experience will be a good one for him. Remember when Wang was 23 he was in AAA and saw no time in the big leagues.
What is next for the Yankees? There are not many options for them, but I am sure that they will think of something, they are the Yankees after all. The new Boss wanted to go with Santana but I agree that the Twins wanted too much for him. If the result is a year of limbo where Hughes, Kennedy and Chamberlain mature, that is ok. Probably not ok for the win now front office and fans but it should be.
Posted by Steve in New York