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Timing, from what I've read from O'Leary/Boddy, just refers to whether or not the pitching arm is set vertical right before the point of max effort. Inverted W can often lead to bad timing, but not always. Pineda has bad timing by this defintion, but not terrible.
An elevated elbow, which is Pineda's main issue IMO, usually leads to shoulder injuries (labrum/rotator cuff) more often.
Again, I'm FAR from an expert, but these guys generally just don't stay healthy.Does Pineda have two years before he starts breaking down? 4? 7?Why gamble?
I'd rather just swap the guy for a position player of similar value.