Masahiro Tanaka has pitched like one of the best starters in the league for three year now, but for some reason many fans don't view him as an ace.
When Felix Hernandez starts in Seattle, hundreds of fans flock to join the Kings Court. Clayton Kershaw outings are treated like a holiday in Los Angeles, and time stops in Chicago to watch Jake Arrieta or Chris Sale throw a gem. But in New York, Masahiro Tanaka's games are often met with criticism and complaints.
This may seem like an overreaction, but the scrutiny that Tanaka faces is constant.