Well...it depends...
The Yankees did make a smart decision in dealing for J.A. Happ, in exchange for two guys, Brandon Drury and Billy McKinney, who didn't fit into the overall picture of this year. They needed pitching, and they needed someone who could go 6 innings without getting clobbered, and J.A. Happ is definitely that kind of pitcher, especially up against teams like Boston (who we NEED to get back against)
But what worries me is J.A. Happ's ERA, which was high in the 4.50 zone, even as he got the ASG gig. He definitely earned a fan following in Toronto, and he was rightfully leading the rotation this year, but at 35, his dominance and consistency has every right to be called into question. His best years were in the middle part of this decade, with Seattle and Toronto, and also his stellar rookie season in 2009. I worry that, despite his all-star start to the season, J.A. Happ's tenure in New York may not be indicative of his prime years.
Again, this is J.A. Happ we're talking about here, so I could be wrong. And yes, he is better than the alternative we have for a fifth starter. But...I'm just a little concerned. Hopefully he'll prove me wrong.
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