Aceves To The Rotation- My Plan
The Yankees have decided to let Aceves take the start on Thursday. I am not a huge fan of this decision because Aceves pitched Sunday, throwing 43 pitches. How much will he have available on three-days rest Thursday? Plus, using him Thursday basically takes him out of action this weekend and leaves the bullpen exposed if they need innings in LA this weekend. (Not exactly a long shot with Joba starting Friday)
So, here's what I hope the Yankees do with Aceves. Pitch him as long as he can go on Thursday and then immediately demote him to Staten Island after the game. Staten Island is one of the few clubs that is playing next week, versus taking a break for an All-Star Game. The Yankees could then start Aceves on regular rest (July 14th) in the minors and bulid up his pitch count. He has to stay in the minors for ten days, but the Yankees would not need him to start again until July 21st, so that wouldn't be a problem since they could activate him in time. You could recall an arm from Scranton for this upcoming weekend (Ramirez, Clagget or Melnacon) and therefore not leave yourself short in the pen.
By doing this plan you get the best of both worlds. Aceves becomes the starter in place of Wang and you don't leave yourself short in the pen. That's what I call win-win.
