What can the Yankees expect from Ivan Nova in 2016?

Adam Hunger-USA TODAY SportsA great philosopher of our time once said, "Will the real Ivan Nova please stand up?" (or something like that). Mr. Mathers has a point: Ivan Nova has been the epitome of inconsistent throughout his tenure with the Yankees. On days when Nova's dynamic curveball is working, he is someone fans can dream on. However, these days have been few and far between, leading the Yankees to make a concerted effort to somehow slip him onto another team's roster (AKA, trade him for something, anything really).

Those with confidence in Ivan Nova generally cite Nova's 2013 season as evidence of his true talent. In 2013, Nova pitched to a 3.10 ERA (3.47 FIP) in 20 games started…