I used to watch Vasquez a lot in AA when he pitched for Harrisburg back in '97, and I always liked him. He had a good year last year, especially early on, but I wouldn't call him dominant. His last stint in NY was bad, but I think the Yankees grabbed him as an innings eater, whose value is designed more for July and August than October.
NY sports radio was reporting on his stats in the majors. For durability, double-digit victorys, inning pitched, etc. he is ranked very high, or higher than you might suspect. His year with the Yanks started out good and he had a bad second half. His year ended with a trade to Arizona for THE UNIT. They should have kept Vasquez.
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, whoever humbles himself will be exalted - Matthew 23:12
