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Yanks' hopes rest on rookie arms and pitching by committee
Yankees have had eight rookie pitchers start games for them this season, some spectacularly. How will Ian Kennedy fare in start No. 2? Here's how the other rookies did in their first and second starts. Phil Hughes Allowed four runs in 4.1 innings in losing debut, but threw 6.1 no-hit innings in his second start before hurting a hamstring. Kei Igawa Gave up seven runs in five innings the first ...
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New York Yankees Fan Blog — ... for now, Kennedy is content to fly under the radar -- he doesn't get recognized nearly as much as his good friend, Joba Chamberlian. Lots and lots of coverage today on how the Yankees are uncharacteristically counting on a bunch of young arms to help carry them to the postseason. Mark Feinsand writes that it has been 140 games, and the starting rotation has yet to stabilize. Feinsand reminds us: The Yankees have used 13 different starting pitchers this season, including eight rookies, six of whom made their major league debuts, so they certainly know how fickle the fortunes of a rotation can be. Heck, Carl Pavano, of all people, started on Opening Day. Andy Pettitte feels a sense of urgency, and ...

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