New York Yankees: Jameson Taillon learns lesson about honesty

There is a major difference between pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates and pitching for the New York Yankees. Anything said in Pittsburgh will not make that much of a difference, but in the media fishbowl of New York, any quote is capable of being twisted into something that it was not meant to be.

That is a lesson that Jameson Taillon learned on Monday. His comment about wanting to pitch with the lead has led to quite the reaction.

New York Yankees pitcher Jameson Taillon learns cost of speaking his mind

Taillon is correct when he says that he needs to pitch better. He has posted a 1-4 record with a 5.10 ERA and a 1.259 WHiP over his 47.2 innings, striking out 55 batters with 15 walks. He has pitched at least five innings in just five starts, with four of those lasting exactly five innings.

But Taillon has not received a lot of support during his outings either. The Yankees have scored a total of 36 runs in his ten starts this year. He also has not received much support from his defense, as his 4.61 FIP, while not stellar, is at least closer to league average.

Expectations may have also been a bit high for Taillon this year. He is coming off of his second Tommy John surgery, and is still finding his groove once more. It will take time before he is able to be the pitcher he had been in the past, if he ever recovers that form.

That lack of run support is not helping matters. Not only is Taillon adjusting to how his body feels after the most recent procedure, but those few runs are in the back of his mind. He is trying to be perfect on the mound, making matters worse. But in saying that it would be nice to pitch with a lead and be able to just worry about executing his game plan, he has been ripped asunder.

New York Yankees pitcher Jameson Taillon spoke his mind and answered a question honestly. He will not make that mistake again.