Let's try and think back to July 31st if we can. The day of the trade deadline and the hysteria that accompanies it. The Yankees had a lead over the Sox but not a big one and they were looking for a fifth starter. Nobody really had any faith in Sergio Mitre (which has turned out to be justified) and Boston swung a big deal for Victor Martinez. The trade deadline slipped by and all the Yankees had to show for it was Jerry Hairston Jr. Cashman was talking about deals to be had on the waiver wire but nobody was really listening.Well, a few days later the Yankees got their fifth starter. On August 6th, Cashman made his move and got Chad Gaudin from the Padres for a player to be named later. The deal was met with both eye rolling and excitement from Yankees fans. Some pointed to his ERA north of 5.00 while pitching in PETCO Park during half his games while others fell in love with his sub 4.00 FIP. Right now, it looks like the latter group was more on target.Gaudin has quietly slid v...
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