Yankees Editorial: Yankees Trade Value 40-36

Feb 25, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Jose De Paula (73) pitches during morning workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

36. P Jose De Paula

De Paula was signed by the Yankees back in November to a split deal between the majors and the minors. I have to be honest, I hadn’t heard of him until the Yankees signed him, but after looking at the deal, it seemed like the signing was the end for David Huff and I was write.

De Paula is the lefty version of what Chase Whitley could be on this team, except left-handed. The Yankees need left-handers with the ability to start. It’s always worked in the past. On the 40-man, the only lefties who can start are Sabathia, Chris Capuano and De Paula. That’s it. Because of that, it gave De Paula a leg up in the value column.

De Paula went 4-3 with a 4.21 for AAA Fresno of the the San Francisco Giants. He only pitched 51 innings and gave up 55 hits. He does have an option left.

De Paula may have earned a spot with his dominant performance in Winter League in the Dominican Republic. He started two games, striking out 10 in 10 innings and only giving up one run.

Next time 35-31

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