Montero for Pineda

[neckababy1]

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/stor...da-source-says

Do you think this lowers or raise Montero's value in the hobby? How about Pineda? His cards are already selling well.

[ranbethscards]

I just love this statement:

...phenom pitcher Michael Pineda...

The definition of Phenom: a person of phenomenal ability or promise

Hope he has "promise", because his record and ERA last year of 9-10 / 3.74 is NOT what I would consider phenomenal! (not being a trouble maker, just stating the facts).

[neckababy1]

Put the record aside considering he pitched for the Mariners who had the worst offensive team in baseball, ERA not bad considering in the AL and a rookie. Also, 173 Ks in only 171 innings and only a 1.10 WHIP. With the Yankees bats behind him, no telling what he might be able to do

[ranbethscards]

... considering he pitched for the Mariners ...

OUCH!...lol..well said!
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[cardjim]

Probably a good trade for both sides. Looks like Seattle was rich in starters and the Yankees were rich in catchers. No doubt that the Mariners were desperate for some offense with a terrible run production record last year.

[jkiddlridnour]

I really think the Mariners got screwed on this one, just a gut feeling

[captinclutch]

i like it the yankees get the pitching help they need and who know montero might end up being the next edgar

[ranbethscards]

Saw this writeup and thought I'd share it:

The eBay blitzkrieg for Pineda's cards is in full effect. 2011 Bowman autographs that were collecting dust at $30 Buy It Now prices are flying off the shelves for upwards of $60 each...This is what happens when a good young player gets traded from baseball purgatory to the most successful franchise in MLB history.

The last sentence says it all!
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[AbwsAgain]

Bad trade for the Yankees IMO. Montero was going to be their new face of the franchise after Derek Jeter retires, and they traded him for a decent pitcher, who showed signs of inconsistency last year.