Though he’s reputed to be a Greg Maddux-type, that type of pitcher relies too much on his defense and, frankly, that’s what frightens everyone about Wang and Chacon in 2006. Don’t get me wrong, I like both, but putting the ball in play an excessive amount is not advisable with the Yankees’ shaky outfield defense and average-to-below average infield. On the other hand, it’s the type of pitcher Torre seems to like (as well as Stottlemyre…though he’s gone now). Only Torre would consider a dwindling strike-out ratio (see Rivera)a sign of improvement.