Jose Contreras

[davegod2]

Does anyone know his status? Is he definitely in the starting rotation or is he going to be a reliever?

[Trojan Pony]

He is not definitely in the rotation. In fact, right now I'd say he's the odd man out. Unless the bumbling fool David Wells gets kicked out. But that's not gonna happen.

[davegod2]

and I drafted him.... Oh well, I guess I better find a waiver wire pitcher to replace him. Is he even worth holding on to?

[Trojan Pony]

I would wait a while until you drop him unless there's a good proven starter available. A spot could open up over spring training and the Yankees isn't exactly the least injury-prone rotation in the league. He should be a good reliever who eventually finds a spot in the rotation. I don't think it will take that long. But he's surely not a lock for a spot so it's up to you. I assure you someone else will grab him if you drop him...

[John Bonzo]

I dropped him yesterday from my team...my team is a bit pitcher heavy (all 3 bench spots were taken up by pitchers), so i dropped him and picked up a hitter. I found absolutely 0 trade interst in him, and it doesnt look like anyone will pick him up off waivers, even though its a fairly deep league (23 man rosters, 12 teams)

[poundsman]

i heard that he was competing for a starting pos. but not much chance he will start off there and he wont do much stat-wise in the bullpen

[tallmike]

This is a tough call. He's not pitched well but its early. Orlando Hernandez was good quickly when he came - remember he came up from the minors quickly. This guy is supposed to be good so I wouldn't bail out too early.