I don’t know if the Kennedy for Ankiel rumor is fan or media driven or if it is something that’s really been explored or not. Hank Steinbrenner seems to have all but given up on a youth movement in his rotation after missing the playoffs for the first time in what seems like forever. With Andy Pettitte’s “inevitable” return to New York, and the talks with the Brewers for Mike Cameron breaking down, the scenario for the trade is definitely there.
Right now the Yankees are looking at the unexciting prospect of a Melky Cabrera/Brett Gardner platoon in center field, so I could see how they would be interested in Rick. As much as it pains me to think of my man crush in Yankee pinstripes, Ian Kennedy would be a fantastic return. But there is a rub. While The Slick Rick Show may be ready for Broadway, I’m not so sure I.K. is a good fit for with the coaching staff. There are some eerie similarities with him and someone else…
- Kennedy is a USC grad whose pitching mechanics are directly from the school of Tom House.
- He’s an extreme fly ball pitcher, and doesn’t have a sinker in his arsenal.
- His pitches grade as average, with the exception of his change-up, which is a very good offering.
- Kennedy dominated the minors but struggled with control in the majors.
Do we really want to go through this saga again? I personally would probably make the trade, but I don’t think Duncan could help himself, he would tinker. My heart can’t take standing by and watching that happening again.
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