Revisiting the Pineda-Montero trade

The Yankees came into the 2011-2012 offseason knowing that they had to acquire some top-notch pitching to continue to compete in the AL East. As usual, they're offense was raking but they lacked pitching depth and they're prospects (The Killer Bee's) weren't ready for the big leagues yet. They felt that they could trade their stud catcher Jesus Montero, who they felt was expendable, to the Mariners for Starting pitcher Micheal Pineda, who was coming off of a strong 2011 season for the most part but did pitch in a "pitchers park" , at Safeco field.The trade ended up having the Yankees give up Montero and a young pitcher named Hector Noesi to the Mariners for Pineda and a young pitcher named Jose Campos. Seattle was searching for offense and they defintely struck gold with Montero. Noesi has all the potential in the world to be a good number 3 starter but has struggled in the Mariners starting so far this season. Pineda, as many know already, is out for the entire 2012 season while elbow issues. Pineda never officially threw a pitch for the Yankees and is already on the disabled list. The last guy included in the trade was 19 year old Jose Campos. Campos was a highly regarded prospect in the Mariners organization so it must've taken a lot of thought to part with him. Here's the breakdown on how the trade has affected both teams thus far.

Yankees Recieve: 

Micheal Pineda- out for the entire season

Jose Campos- pitching in A ball, 4.01 ERA 3-0 win loss record

Mariners Recieve:

Jesus Montero- .292 BA(26-89), 4 HRs, 13 RBI

Hector Noesi- 7.83 ERA, 1-3 win loss record

Could Montero be the savior that the Mariners have been looking for?

Analysis: 

Although its too early to figure out who won the trade, it seems like the Mariners have gotten the best out the trade considering Montero is hitting well and Noesi is still young and can figure out his stuff. The Yankees still have a load of potential in Pineda, but a lot will depend on his health and his performance at Yankee Stadium (considering its a hitters ballpark). Campos can really be something special. He is only 19 and I'm sure the Yankees are in no mood to rush him to the big leagues after they paid a hefty price for him and Pineda.