The Yankees and a Jon Gray hypothetical

(Presswire)Over the weekend the Rockies made some headlines when they optioned nominal ace and two-time Opening Day starter Jon Gray down to Triple-A. When you lead the league in hits (108) and earned runs (59) allowed, and pitch to a 5.77 ERA in 17 starts and 92 innings, you’re liable to find yourself in the minors. Even when you call Coors Field home and the ballpark undoubtedly inflates your numbers.

“This was the right time to get Jon to Triple-A to work on some things, not so much mechanically, but mentally, and to realize the inconsistencies that have been happening this season,” said Rockies manager Bud Black to Patrick Saunders. “We’ve got to try to get those things straightened out.…