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Does Park Send Aceves to the Minors?


By Mike Silva ~ March 1st, 2010. Filed under: Mike Silva, New York Yankees.

Last night Chad Jennings joined me on the weekly Sunday podcast. We talked about the young players in camp specifically Jamie Hoffmann, Kevin Russo, Ramiro Pena, Juan Miranda and Reegie Corona. When talking about the bullpen, Jennings speculated about a scenario that Chan Ho Park could send Aceves to the minors.

Right now the Yankees bullpen looks like this:

Rivera, Robertson, Marte, Joba/Hughes, and Park. I would put Aceves as a lock, but what if Melancon or Albaladejo have a great spring? Don’t forget Chad Gaudin who the Yankees brass likes. The Yankees rotation is going to give length on most nights and Park is someone that could go 2 innings plus, if necessary. Last year he was called on for two or more innings eleven times by Charlie Manuel.

Another thing going against Aceves is the fact that he has options. Gaudin will need to clear waivers if he is demoted. Knowing the state of pitching in the game it’s hard to imagine another team not claiming him if he has a good spring. Aceves might very well become a victim of the numbers game.

More importantly, the Yankees could have a very quality major league starter on call on in Scranton. This may become even more important if Phil Hughes makes the rotation due to his innings limitations.

The Yankees have not indicated that this is even an option, as Jennings pointed out on the show, but it seems like a very realistic scenario.

To listen to more from Chad Jennings of the Journal News click here to download the interview.

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