Why Was the Jordan Montgomery Trade Risky for the Yankees?

Here are a few reasons why New York's decision to part ways with Montgomery was risky as the Yankees prepare to face him in his Cardinals debut.

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Jordan Montgomery was always going to pitch in this weekend's Yankees-Cardinals series in St. Louis.

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It came after a five-day break in New York's pitching staff following his most recent outing on Sunday against the Royals.

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Rather than taking the mound in his road greys, the uniform he's worn in ballparks outside of the Bronx for his entire career

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Montgomery will make his Cardinals debut on Saturday.

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Montgomery was traded to St. Louis minutes before the trade deadline on Tuesday,

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