October 05, 2008
Danks for the Memories
Peter Abraham notes what John Danks means to the Yankees:
On a serious note, perhaps you noticed John Danks win two huge games for the White Sox in the last week. This would be the same John Danks who lost 13 games and had a 5.50 ERA for the Rangers when he was 22. The lesson is you have to be patient with young starters.
Sure, Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy had poor seasons for the Yankees. But there was a reason they were first-round picks (just like Danks) and you have to give them time. If the playoffs can serve as a blueprint, that is what the Yankees should take from it.
See also Greg Maddux's start with the Cubs.
Posted by David Pinto at
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Danks never pitched for the Rangers. He was traded to the White Sox before he made his ML debut. He did lose 13 for the White Sox when he was 22 (last year).
The lesson is that young pitchers are unpredictable. Patience may work and it may not. Hughes and Kennedy may rebound with good seasons or wash out, and Peter Abraham has no idea which will happen.
Not to mention that he has no idea who Danks pitched for last year.