The Cash Register

May, 22, 2012
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The Cash Register is a regular feature of the blog in which we chart how former Yankees who were traded away are faring this season.

" Seattle catcher Jesus Montero: Montero's not crushing the ball, but his six home runs and 20 RBIs are definitely helping Seattle's offense. He could be more selective at the plate.

" Seattle starter Hector Noesi: Noesi continues to struggle as a starter. He's 2-4 with a 5.61 ERA. Perhaps he's better suited for bullpen work.

" Arizona pitcher Ian Kennedy: Kennedy has lost four straight decisions and now sits at 3-4 with a 4.47 ERA. He's regressed after last year's outstanding campaign.

" Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson: Jackson has been one of the best center fielders in the game, hitting .331 with a .414 on-base percentage. He's only only struck out 29 times, after fanning no less than 170 in each of his first two seasons in the big leagues.

" Detroit reliever Phil Coke: Coke has struggled this season, pitching to a 4.58 ERA over 17 2/3 innings. He's yielded 18 hits and walked five.

" San Francisco left fielder Melky Cabrera: Another former Yankees outfielder who's raking, Cabrera is hitting .353. He has two home runs and 17 RBIs. Cabrera continues to hit since he left the Bronx in the ill-fated Javier Vazquez deal.

" Miami reliever Mike Dunn: Dunn has been recalled from Triple-A and has given up just one earned run in 2 2/3 innings since returning. He has a 7.56 ERA.

" Boston reliever Mark Melancon: Melancon has been fantastic in Triple-A, giving up just one earned run in 14 innings while striking out 22.

" Pittsburgh pitcher A.J. Burnett: Burnett is 2-2 with a 4.78 ERA, but the question remains: Would he be a better option than Hiroki Kuroda right now?

" San Francisco reliever George Kontos: Kontos is pitching well in Triple-A, giving up just five earned runs over 22 2/3 innings. He has a 1.99 ERA.

The trades

" Montero/Noesi for Michael Pineda/Jose Campos

" Kennedy/Coke/Jackson for Curtis Granderson

" Cabrera/Dunn/Vizcaino for Javier Vazquez/Boone Logan

" Melancon/Jimmy Paredes for Lance Berkman

" Kontos for Chris Stewart

" Burnett for Diego Moreno and Exicardo Cayones

Matt Ehalt

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TEAM LEADERS

WINS LEADER
CC Sabathia
WINS ERA SO IP
7 3.93 89 103
OTHER LEADERS
BAB. Gardner .286
HRR. Cano 16
RBIR. Cano 42
RB. Gardner 39
OPSR. Cano .861
ERAH. Kuroda 2.78
SOC. Sabathia 89

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