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Luis Severino shows the dangers of going all-in with youth

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Yankees starter Luis Severino is pulled from the fourth inning of a 12-3 loss to the Rays on Sunday.

This Yankees month of August, not even halfway over yet, might end up in a sports management textbook someday. They’ve covered pretty much everything, haven’t they?

Selling high on an asset (Carlos Beltran). Selling low (Ivan Nova). Graceful exits for senior talent (Mark Teixeira). Awkward exits for senior talent (Alex Rodriguez).

The energy and excitement that come from a youth movement. And, on Sunday, the growing pains and speed bumps that accompany a youth movement.