After an one year absence, the NY Yankees returned to the head of the AL East with a 97-65 mark in 2011. They were unable to turn that into another World Series championship , however , as they'd go on to be defeated in the opening round of the playoffs versus the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees dealt away one of their best young players in Jesus Montero for pitcher Michael Pineda. They also brought on vet starter Hiroki Kuroda to bolster the pitching staff. With an improved roster and offense that features plenty of star players the Yankees are prepared for another World Series shot in 2012. Here is the anticipated starting pitchgers and bullpen situation. It's easy to get more information on the team with our NY Yankees 2012 predictions.
Projected Rotation
C.C. Sabathia (LHP) - Sabathia continues to be one of the very best pitchers in the game. At just 31 years of age, he went 19-8 with a 3.00 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 33 starts last year. He now has a shocking record of 64-24 in 3 seasons with the Yankees. He's still in the prime phase of his career, so there is no doubt that he'll produce at this level once more, and he could be in line for his second Cy Young award this season.
Hiroki Kuroda (RHP) - In his 4 years with the L. A. Dodgers, Kuroda had a record of 41-46, but his 3.45 ERA and 1.21 WHIP indicates that he was a lot better than his win total. He might be getting up there in years, but he now throws behind one of the finest lineups in the majors. His ERA and WHIP might take a blow playing in Yankee Stadium, but there is no reason to question that he has a incredible chance to have at least 15 victories in 2012.
Ivan Nova (RHP) - Nova was one of the biggest surprises in baseball last year. As a rookie, he stepped into the rotation and coolly posted a 16-4 record with 3.70 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 27 starts. He needs to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump, but 2011 was a good start to a promising career.
Michael Pineda (RHP) - By dealing for Michael Pineda, the Yankees showed they understand the importance of the rotation's future. Although the youngster struggled in the second half, posting a 5.12 ERA, he did end the year with a 3.74 ERA and 1.10 WHIP while striking out 173 hitters in 171 innings of work and over 28 games as a rookie in Seattle. He's still young and he has all of the talent to be an ace in the future.
Phil Hughes (RHP) - The Yankees are counting on Hughes to come back to form in 2012 after they dealt starter A.J. Burnett. Hughes went 5-5 with a 4.79 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 14 starts last year, but he was an 18-game winner in 2010. He has apparently as committed as ever to get back on course, so we will see what he can do in 2012.
Projected Closer
Mariano Rivera (RHP) - The 42-year-old veteran has given a massive lift over the past 16-plus seasons for New York. It's tough to predict when or if the vet will slow down. He's had as good a 2011 year as anyone, as he converted 44 of 49 save opportunities while posting a 1.91 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 64 games. He's coming into the final season of his contract, so we could see him pitch for New York for the last time this year.
Projected Rotation
C.C. Sabathia (LHP) - Sabathia continues to be one of the very best pitchers in the game. At just 31 years of age, he went 19-8 with a 3.00 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 33 starts last year. He now has a shocking record of 64-24 in 3 seasons with the Yankees. He's still in the prime phase of his career, so there is no doubt that he'll produce at this level once more, and he could be in line for his second Cy Young award this season.
Hiroki Kuroda (RHP) - In his 4 years with the L. A. Dodgers, Kuroda had a record of 41-46, but his 3.45 ERA and 1.21 WHIP indicates that he was a lot better than his win total. He might be getting up there in years, but he now throws behind one of the finest lineups in the majors. His ERA and WHIP might take a blow playing in Yankee Stadium, but there is no reason to question that he has a incredible chance to have at least 15 victories in 2012.
Ivan Nova (RHP) - Nova was one of the biggest surprises in baseball last year. As a rookie, he stepped into the rotation and coolly posted a 16-4 record with 3.70 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 27 starts. He needs to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump, but 2011 was a good start to a promising career.
Michael Pineda (RHP) - By dealing for Michael Pineda, the Yankees showed they understand the importance of the rotation's future. Although the youngster struggled in the second half, posting a 5.12 ERA, he did end the year with a 3.74 ERA and 1.10 WHIP while striking out 173 hitters in 171 innings of work and over 28 games as a rookie in Seattle. He's still young and he has all of the talent to be an ace in the future.
Phil Hughes (RHP) - The Yankees are counting on Hughes to come back to form in 2012 after they dealt starter A.J. Burnett. Hughes went 5-5 with a 4.79 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 14 starts last year, but he was an 18-game winner in 2010. He has apparently as committed as ever to get back on course, so we will see what he can do in 2012.
Projected Closer
Mariano Rivera (RHP) - The 42-year-old veteran has given a massive lift over the past 16-plus seasons for New York. It's tough to predict when or if the vet will slow down. He's had as good a 2011 year as anyone, as he converted 44 of 49 save opportunities while posting a 1.91 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 64 games. He's coming into the final season of his contract, so we could see him pitch for New York for the last time this year.
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