New York Yankees: An OOTP 12 Dynasty - Page 3

yankecrazy · 09-02-2011, 03:40 PM

Week in Review

Wednesday, June 12th through Saturday, June 18th

Record: 50-22, --- GB (4-3)
Team Batting: .263/.339/.450
Team Pitching: 3.06 ERA - 565K/190BB

Team MVP: Alex Rodriguez
72 GP, 268 AB, .336/.431/.653, 23 HR, 59 RBI 42BB/48K (4.6 WAR)

6/13 - Pedro Feliciano suffered a setback in his rehabilitation program, and will miss at least an extra week.

Currently on DL:
MR Pedro Feliciano - Dead Arm, out 4 weeks (60-Day DL)
C Francisco Cervelli - Herniated Disk, out 2-3 weeks (15-Day DL)
LF Nick Swisher - Broken Hand, out 2 weeks (15-Day DL)
RF Chris Dickerson - Broken Ankle, out 4 weeks (60-Day DL)
SP Freddy Garcia - Shoulder Inflammation, out 6 days (15-Day DL)
SP Bartolo Colon - Shoulder Inflamation, out 5 weeks (60-Day DL)

NYY News:

6/12 - The Yankees have activated SP Phil Hughes from his rehab assignment with AAA Scranton-WB. Hughes was 0-1 with a 2.93 ERA with 16Ks in 15.1 IP. Caleb Cotham was demoted to AAA.

6/12 - OF Chris Carter has been waived and designated for assignment, opening a roster spot for recently acquired SP Vicente Padilla. Padilla was added to the 40-man roster, and promoted to the Yankees.

6/13 - The Yankees have claimed 29-year old OF Nick Stavinoha off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Though numerous scouts believe Stavinoha won't amount to anything more than a bench player, Oppenheimer believes that Stavinoha has the ability to be a strong everyday player. The Yankees have 10 days to make a corresponding roster move.

6/13 - The Yankees 2B Robinson Cano and Indians SP Joe Smith were suspended for 4 games following an altercation during the Yankees 11-3 win on Monday. Cano charged the mound following two straight balls thrown at his head, the final one striking him in the helmet.

6/13 - In his first start for the Yankees, SP Vicente Padilla went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 6 walks, striking out 2.

6/15 - The Colorado Rockies have claimed OF Chris Carter off waivers from the Yankees.

6/15 - The Yankees have the #23 pick in the First Year Player Draft. With their first round pick, the Yankees have selected 22-year old SP Antonio Chavez, out of South Carolina. Chavez projects as front end of the rotation starter, and is asking for a $1.9M signing bonus. Slot for the 23rd overall pick is $1.4M. A full draft recap will follow.

Around the League:

6/16 - The Mets and Indians have agreed in principle to a trade that would send RP Tony Sipp to the Mets for minor league SP Juan Urbina.

6/16 - The Indians have traded RP Joe Smith to the Rangers for two minor leaguers: SP Luke Jackson and RF Joshua Richmond.

Down on the Farm

Standings:
Scranton WB Yankees (AAA)

25-44 17.0 GB

Trenton Thunder (AA)

42-34 --- GB

Tampa Yankees (A)

38-29 --- GB

Charleston Riverdogs (A)

40-29 2.0 GB

Staten Island Yankees (S A)

2-0 --- GB

Tampa Yankees (R)

0-0 --- GB

Top Prospects:
1. Jesus Montero (AAA Scranton WB)

59 GP, 232 AB, .293/.351/.440, 8 HR, 45 RBI, 22BB/39K
Note: Putting up a strong line at 21-years old in AAA.

2. Dellin Betances (A Tampa)

10 G, 9 GS, 1-4, 4.56 ERA, 53.1 IP, 50 H, 72K/17BB, 1.26 WHIP
Note: 8H, 2ER, 8Ks in 6.0 IP this week.

3. Manny Banuelos (A Charleston)

15 G, 15 GS, 6-1, 2.74 ERA, 92.0 IP, 64 H, 90K/18BB, 0.89 WHIP
Note: Another solid week - there's a chance he could see AA in July.

4. Gary Sanchez (S A Staten Island)

2 GP, 8 AB, .250/.333/.625, 1HR, 1RBI, 1BB/2K
Note: Time to see what Sanchez can do.

5. Hector Noesi (AA Trenton)

5 G, 5 GS, 2-1, 2.86 ERA, 28.1 IP, 24H, 24K/15BB, 1.38 WHIP
7 G, 7 GS, 1-4, 5.95 ERA, 42.1 IP, 53 H, 30K/25BB, 1.84 WHIP (AAA)
Note: Walks are holding him back right now.

6. D.J. Mitchell (AA Trenton)

17 G, 17 GS, 4-8, 3.95 ERA, 95.2 IP, 90 H, 84K/60BB, 1.57 WHIP
Note: The walks are troubling, he needs to vastly improve his control if he can contribute.

7. Graham Stoneburner (A Charleston) - OUT (7 Weeks, Triceps Strain)

12 G, 12 GS, 6-5, 3.42 ERA, 76.1 IP, 67 H, 72K/25BB, 1.21 WHIP
Note: Really looking good this season.

8. David Phelps (AA Trenton)

16 G, 16 GS, 5-4, 4.47 ERA, 92.2 IP, 102 H, 84K/40BB, 1.53 WHIP
Note: Started great, now going from bad to just awful in a hurry.

9. Austin Romine (A Tampa)

57 GP, 230 AB, .313/.389/.526, 9HR, 30RBI, 21BB/63K
Note: Lots more K's this week, and not much else.

10. Slade Heathcott (A Charleston)

59 GP, 227 AB, .207/.320/.317, 5HR, 27RBI, 23BB/45K, 13 SB (4 CS)
Note: Could see time at S-A now that the season has started there.

Big T · 09-02-2011, 04:39 PM

So Hughes is back and healthy plus you got Padilla, your rotation should be in good shape for the second half of the season.

So whats your lead on the Red Sox... are they still keeping up?

yankecrazy · 09-02-2011, 11:31 PM

We're tied for first at 50-22 each... ugh.

yankecrazy · 09-03-2011, 01:37 PM

Yankees 2011 Draft Review

In the 2011 MLB draft, the Yankees had the 23rd overall pick, and maintained that pick throughout all 30 rounds. Scouting director Damon Oppenheimer had this to say about the Yankees 2011 draft: "We were going to take the best player available on the board. While we usually like to stock up on big arms, that opportunity didn't always present itself - and rather than select and overpay for sub-par talent, we were able to find depth in other positions."

SP Antonio Chavez (Round 1, Pick #23)
Chavez, a 22-year old RHP out of South Carolina University, was 9-6 with a 3.61 ERA in 137 IP as a senior. His peripherals left something to be desired, striking out 100, walking 45, and allowing 137 hits (10 HRs), which could explain how he dropped to the Yankees. At least three scouts have said that Chavez projects as an "elite" starter, with 3 plus pitches (fastball, curveball, sinker), and "the sort of control that coaches and scouts drool about." One of his biggest strengths is his stamina - he's drawn comparisons to Halladay and Sabathia. He won't blow anyone away, with his high 80's fastball, but it's going to be his control that sets him apart from the rest of the league.
Chavez is seeking a signing bonus of around $2M, which the Yankees are expected to pay.

2B Dominic Bell (Round 2, Pick #52)
The Yankees were shocked to see Bell still available late in the second round. An incredibly well-rounded athlete, Bell has plus speed and defense, with plus contact and plus-plus gap power potential. While he's not going to put up impressive home run numbers, he's going to get on base at a great clip, hit for lots of doubles and triples, while playing above average defense at second. A triple slash of .285/.375/.485 is not out of the question. Bell's weakness is his arm, but if he can stick at second, this shouldn't be an issue.
Bell is looking for a $1.2M signing bonus, where slot is around $900K. The Yankees have already offered Bell his requested signing bonus.

CF Jose Gonsales (3rd Round, Pick #82)
Game changing speed, and above average defense at all three OF spot, Gonsales' weakness is his bat. Oppenheimer noted that he "will require a lot of development to make any sort of career as a hitter." If he hits his ceiling, he could be outstanding - hitting for a .300+ average in his prime, but it's going to take great development to get there.
Gonsales is looking for a $570K signing bonus - slot is $440K. The Yankees are expected to sign Gonsales.

RF/SP Aaron Ellis (4th Round, Pick #112)
Not much to dislike about Ellis - the real question is whether the Yankees will choose to develop him as a starter or an outfielder. A 21-year old lefty, as a hitter, Ellis is very well rounded. He is expected to put up a .310/.360/.450 line in his prime, with average defense and above average speed (he stole 38 bases, 10 CS, in 52 games at Clemson). As a starter, Ellis could end up being elite. With plus-plus stuff AND control, his movement leaves something to be desired, leading to more home runs that average. His only real downside is the lack of a third pitch - his fastball is above average, and according to scouts "has the best, most developed curveball in the draft class." He keeps the ball on the ground (55+ GB%) and has great stamina. He is more of a risk as a starter than an outfielder, but it's a risk the Yankees may choose to take.
Ellis is looking for a slot bonus of $270K.

LF Greg Knight (Round 5, Pick #142)
An 18-year old out of high school, Knight has blazing speed with plus defense. His bad needs time to develop, but he could end up being a solid contributor, albeit without much power. The Yankees are likely to try moving him to CF, as his glove and speed play well there, and his lack of power could be mitigated.
Knight is looking for a $2M signing bonus, the second highest of any player the Yankees drafted. According to sources within the organization, the Yankees are likely to offer him enough to sign.

Only one other player in the 2011 draft class, 27th round pick Roberto Diaz (MR), is looking for a signing bonus. He is expecting $2.3M, and the Yankees have informed him that they will only offer $450K. Diaz is likely to reject this offer and attend college in the fall.

Big T · 09-03-2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yankecrazy

We're tied for first at 50-22 each... ugh.

Those damn Sox.......

MrPerfect · 09-06-2011, 11:19 PM

Definitely following. Makes me want to start another dynasty up, but I never finish. Also can you give some updates/info on the RedSox since you guys are neck and neck.

yankecrazy · 09-07-2011, 10:24 AM

Week in Review

Sunday, June 19th through Saturday, June 25th

Record: 55-23, --- GB (5-1)
Team Batting: .265/.342/.454
Team Pitching: 3.04 ERA - 610K/204BB

Team MVP: Robinson Cano
73 GP, 302 AB, .364/.415/.626, 16 HR, 57 RBI 22BB/40K (4.8 WAR)

6/25 - SP Freddy Garcia has been activated from the disabled list, and sent on a rehab assignment to AAA Scranton-WB. He is expected to make at least 2 starts before rejoining the Yankees.

Currently on DL:
MR Pedro Feliciano - Dead Arm, out 3 weeks (60-Day DL)
C Francisco Cervelli - Herniated Disk, out 1-2 weeks (15-Day DL)
LF Nick Swisher - Broken Hand, out 1 week (15-Day DL)
RF Chris Dickerson - Broken Ankle, out 3 weeks (60-Day DL)
SP Bartolo Colon - Shoulder Inflamation, out 4 weeks (60-Day DL)

NYY News:

6/20 - Yankees 1st Round Pick (#23 overall) SP Antonio Chavez has agreed to a minor league deal with a $1,940,000 signing bonus. He has been assigned to the Yankees Rookie League affiliate.

6/20 - Yankees 2nd Round Pick 2B Domonic Bell has agreed to a minor league contract with a $890,000 signing bonus.

6/22 - Yankees 5th Round Pick RF Greg Knight has been signed to a minor league deal with a $2.0M signing bonus.

6/23 - SP Aaron Ellis, the Yankees 4th Round Pick, has signed a minor league deal with a slot signing bonus of $270,000.

6/23 - The Yankees have released OF Nick Stavinoha.

6/25 - The Yankees and Twins are reportedly in talks involving "key players" from each organization. Unnamed sources note that if the trade were to go through, it would be "the biggest blockbuster of the year."

Around the League:

6/19 - OF Torii Hunter of the Angels has suffered a torn labrum and is expected to miss 6 months.

6/23 - The Diamondbacks have agreed to trade MR Clay Zavada to the Cubs for minor league RF Kyler Burke. Zavada is 0-4 with an 8.44 ERA in 2011.

6/24 - The Orioles have received 1B prospect Christian Yelich from the Marlins in exchange for OF Felix Pie.

6/25 - The Blue Jays will be without MR Frank Francisco for 4-5 months, with extreme shoulder inflammation.

6/25 - 2B Brent Lillibridge of the White Sox will miss 4-5 months with a broken ankle that will require surgery.

Down on the Farm

Standings:
Scranton WB Yankees (AAA)

26-51 20.0 GB

Trenton Thunder (AA)

44-39 0.5 GB

Tampa Yankees (A)

40-33 --- GB

Charleston Riverdogs (A)

42-31 2.0 GB

Staten Island Yankees (S A)

5-4 2.0 GB

Tampa Yankees (R)

2-4 2.0 GB

Top Prospects:
1. Jesus Montero (AAA Scranton WB)

65 GP, 254 AB, .287/.347/.425, 8 HR, 50 RBI, 25BB/40K
Note: Poor team performance having significant impact on moral. Could explain why is numbers are only "very good" - not unbelievable.

2. Dellin Betances (A Tampa)

11 G, 10 GS, 1-5, 5.21 ERA, 57.0 IP, 57 H, 75K/18BB, 1.32 WHIP
Note: Another bad start, here's hoping he turns things around. At 23 in A-ball, he should be dominating.

3. Manny Banuelos (A Charleston)

15 G, 15 GS, 6-1, 2.74 ERA, 92.0 IP, 64 H, 90K/18BB, 0.89 WHIP
Note: Did not pitch this week.

4. Gary Sanchez (S A Staten Island)

8 GP, 35 AB, .143/.205/.314, 2HR, 7RBI, 3BB/11K
Note: Swinging at everything this week... and not making contact.

5. Hector Noesi (AA Trenton)

7 G, 7 GS, 2-2, 3.79 ERA, 38.0 IP, 37H, 38K/16BB, 1.39 WHIP
7 G, 7 GS, 1-4, 5.95 ERA, 42.1 IP, 53 H, 30K/25BB, 1.84 WHIP (AAA)
Note: Poor results, but only one walk in two starts this week, so that's something to keep an eye on.

6. D.J. Mitchell (AA Trenton)

18 G, 18 GS, 5-8, 4.01 ERA, 103.1 IP, 98 H, 90K/61BB, 1.54 WHIP
Note: One walk this week, hopefully he keeps up that kind of control.

7. Graham Stoneburner (A Charleston) - OUT (6 Weeks, Triceps Strain)

12 G, 12 GS, 6-5, 3.42 ERA, 76.1 IP, 67 H, 72K/25BB, 1.21 WHIP
Note: Really looking good this season.

8. David Phelps (AA Trenton)

17 G, 17 GS, 5-5, 4.26 ERA, 101.1 IP, 110 H, 94K/40BB, 1.48 WHIP
Note: A good outing, not great, but good.

9. Austin Romine (A Tampa)

63 GP, 255 AB, .298/.378/.494, 9HR, 30RBI, 25BB/67K
Note: Everything down this week.

10. Slade Heathcott (A Charleston)

62 GP, 239 AB, .205/.318/.310, 5HR, 27RBI, 24BB/49K, 13 SB (4 CS)
Note: Likely to be sent down soon.

yankecrazy · 09-07-2011, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPerfect

Definitely following. Makes me want to start another dynasty up, but I never finish. Also can you give some updates/info on the RedSox since you guys are neck and neck.

Sure!

The Red Sox are currently 54-24, one game back from the division leading New York Yankees. They are 6-4 in their last 10 games, with a team batting line of .297/.364/.472 and a staff ERA of 3.50. They are 15-6 in June.

Their team pitching has been phenomenal and consistent, with Bobby Jenks having the highest ERA at 4.31. Their starting pitching has Buchholz and Beckett under 3.00 (2.54, 2.86) and Lester and Lackey under 4.00 (3.69, 3.90). Very little variation between FIP and ERA.

Outstanding performances by the foursome of Adrian Gonzalez, Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis, and Carl Crawford have led the team thus far.
Gonzalez: .312/.391/.598 - 18 HR - 69 RBI
Pedroia: .328/.370/.458 - 4 HR - 4 3B - 48 RBI
Youkilis: .304/.411/.510 - 14 HR - 42 RBI
Crawford: .357/.394/.492 - 5 HR - 4 3B - 29 RBI

Oh yeah, and David Ortiz has 17 HRs... and Ellsbury is hitting .297. The biggest thing for them: not a single player on the 40-man roster is on the DL.

I hate the Red Sox...

MrPerfect · 09-07-2011, 09:56 PM

Thanks. You got your hands full against those guys. I can't wait for the next update.

09-02-2011, 03:40 PM	#41
yankecrazy Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 55	Week in Review Wednesday, June 12th through Saturday, June 18th Record: 50-22, --- GB (4-3) Team Batting: .263/.339/.450 Team Pitching: 3.06 ERA - 565K/190BB Team MVP: Alex Rodriguez 72 GP, 268 AB, .336/.431/.653, 23 HR, 59 RBI 42BB/48K (4.6 WAR) 6/13 - Pedro Feliciano suffered a setback in his rehabilitation program, and will miss at least an extra week. Currently on DL: MR Pedro Feliciano - Dead Arm, out 4 weeks (60-Day DL) C Francisco Cervelli - Herniated Disk, out 2-3 weeks (15-Day DL) LF Nick Swisher - Broken Hand, out 2 weeks (15-Day DL) RF Chris Dickerson - Broken Ankle, out 4 weeks (60-Day DL) SP Freddy Garcia - Shoulder Inflammation, out 6 days (15-Day DL) SP Bartolo Colon - Shoulder Inflamation, out 5 weeks (60-Day DL) NYY News: 6/12 - The Yankees have activated SP Phil Hughes from his rehab assignment with AAA Scranton-WB. Hughes was 0-1 with a 2.93 ERA with 16Ks in 15.1 IP. Caleb Cotham was demoted to AAA. 6/12 - OF Chris Carter has been waived and designated for assignment, opening a roster spot for recently acquired SP Vicente Padilla. Padilla was added to the 40-man roster, and promoted to the Yankees. 6/13 - The Yankees have claimed 29-year old OF Nick Stavinoha off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Though numerous scouts believe Stavinoha won't amount to anything more than a bench player, Oppenheimer believes that Stavinoha has the ability to be a strong everyday player. The Yankees have 10 days to make a corresponding roster move. 6/13 - The Yankees 2B Robinson Cano and Indians SP Joe Smith were suspended for 4 games following an altercation during the Yankees 11-3 win on Monday. Cano charged the mound following two straight balls thrown at his head, the final one striking him in the helmet. 6/13 - In his first start for the Yankees, SP Vicente Padilla went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 6 walks, striking out 2. 6/15 - The Colorado Rockies have claimed OF Chris Carter off waivers from the Yankees. 6/15 - The Yankees have the #23 pick in the First Year Player Draft. With their first round pick, the Yankees have selected 22-year old SP Antonio Chavez, out of South Carolina. Chavez projects as front end of the rotation starter, and is asking for a $1.9M signing bonus. Slot for the 23rd overall pick is $1.4M. A full draft recap will follow. Around the League: 6/16 - The Mets and Indians have agreed in principle to a trade that would send RP Tony Sipp to the Mets for minor league SP Juan Urbina. 6/16 - The Indians have traded RP Joe Smith to the Rangers for two minor leaguers: SP Luke Jackson and RF Joshua Richmond. Down on the Farm Standings: Scranton WB Yankees (AAA) 25-44 17.0 GB Trenton Thunder (AA) 42-34 --- GB Tampa Yankees (A) 38-29 --- GB Charleston Riverdogs (A) 40-29 2.0 GB Staten Island Yankees (S A) 2-0 --- GB Tampa Yankees (R) 0-0 --- GB Top Prospects: 1. Jesus Montero (AAA Scranton WB) 59 GP, 232 AB, .293/.351/.440, 8 HR, 45 RBI, 22BB/39K Note: Putting up a strong line at 21-years old in AAA. 2. Dellin Betances (A Tampa) 10 G, 9 GS, 1-4, 4.56 ERA, 53.1 IP, 50 H, 72K/17BB, 1.26 WHIP Note: 8H, 2ER, 8Ks in 6.0 IP this week. 3. Manny Banuelos (A Charleston) 15 G, 15 GS, 6-1, 2.74 ERA, 92.0 IP, 64 H, 90K/18BB, 0.89 WHIP Note: Another solid week - there's a chance he could see AA in July. 4. Gary Sanchez (S A Staten Island) 2 GP, 8 AB, .250/.333/.625, 1HR, 1RBI, 1BB/2K Note: Time to see what Sanchez can do. 5. Hector Noesi (AA Trenton) 5 G, 5 GS, 2-1, 2.86 ERA, 28.1 IP, 24H, 24K/15BB, 1.38 WHIP 7 G, 7 GS, 1-4, 5.95 ERA, 42.1 IP, 53 H, 30K/25BB, 1.84 WHIP (AAA) Note: Walks are holding him back right now. 6. D.J. Mitchell (AA Trenton) 17 G, 17 GS, 4-8, 3.95 ERA, 95.2 IP, 90 H, 84K/60BB, 1.57 WHIP Note: The walks are troubling, he needs to vastly improve his control if he can contribute. 7. Graham Stoneburner (A Charleston) - OUT (7 Weeks, Triceps Strain) 12 G, 12 GS, 6-5, 3.42 ERA, 76.1 IP, 67 H, 72K/25BB, 1.21 WHIP Note: Really looking good this season. 8. David Phelps (AA Trenton) 16 G, 16 GS, 5-4, 4.47 ERA, 92.2 IP, 102 H, 84K/40BB, 1.53 WHIP Note: Started great, now going from bad to just awful in a hurry. 9. Austin Romine (A Tampa) 57 GP, 230 AB, .313/.389/.526, 9HR, 30RBI, 21BB/63K Note: Lots more K's this week, and not much else. 10. Slade Heathcott (A Charleston) 59 GP, 227 AB, .207/.320/.317, 5HR, 27RBI, 23BB/45K, 13 SB (4 CS) Note: Could see time at S-A now that the season has started there.

09-06-2011, 11:19 PM	#46
MrPerfect Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 94	Definitely following. Makes me want to start another dynasty up, but I never finish. Also can you give some updates/info on the RedSox since you guys are neck and neck. __________________ Beat L.A - - - Go Giants!!!

09-07-2011, 10:24 AM	#47
yankecrazy Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 55	Week in Review Sunday, June 19th through Saturday, June 25th Record: 55-23, --- GB (5-1) Team Batting: .265/.342/.454 Team Pitching: 3.04 ERA - 610K/204BB Team MVP: Robinson Cano 73 GP, 302 AB, .364/.415/.626, 16 HR, 57 RBI 22BB/40K (4.8 WAR) 6/25 - SP Freddy Garcia has been activated from the disabled list, and sent on a rehab assignment to AAA Scranton-WB. He is expected to make at least 2 starts before rejoining the Yankees. Currently on DL: MR Pedro Feliciano - Dead Arm, out 3 weeks (60-Day DL) C Francisco Cervelli - Herniated Disk, out 1-2 weeks (15-Day DL) LF Nick Swisher - Broken Hand, out 1 week (15-Day DL) RF Chris Dickerson - Broken Ankle, out 3 weeks (60-Day DL) SP Bartolo Colon - Shoulder Inflamation, out 4 weeks (60-Day DL) NYY News: 6/20 - Yankees 1st Round Pick (#23 overall) SP Antonio Chavez has agreed to a minor league deal with a $1,940,000 signing bonus. He has been assigned to the Yankees Rookie League affiliate. 6/20 - Yankees 2nd Round Pick 2B Domonic Bell has agreed to a minor league contract with a $890,000 signing bonus. 6/22 - Yankees 5th Round Pick RF Greg Knight has been signed to a minor league deal with a $2.0M signing bonus. 6/23 - SP Aaron Ellis, the Yankees 4th Round Pick, has signed a minor league deal with a slot signing bonus of $270,000. 6/23 - The Yankees have released OF Nick Stavinoha. 6/25 - The Yankees and Twins are reportedly in talks involving "key players" from each organization. Unnamed sources note that if the trade were to go through, it would be "the biggest blockbuster of the year." Around the League: 6/19 - OF Torii Hunter of the Angels has suffered a torn labrum and is expected to miss 6 months. 6/23 - The Diamondbacks have agreed to trade MR Clay Zavada to the Cubs for minor league RF Kyler Burke. Zavada is 0-4 with an 8.44 ERA in 2011. 6/24 - The Orioles have received 1B prospect Christian Yelich from the Marlins in exchange for OF Felix Pie. 6/25 - The Blue Jays will be without MR Frank Francisco for 4-5 months, with extreme shoulder inflammation. 6/25 - 2B Brent Lillibridge of the White Sox will miss 4-5 months with a broken ankle that will require surgery. Down on the Farm Standings: Scranton WB Yankees (AAA) 26-51 20.0 GB Trenton Thunder (AA) 44-39 0.5 GB Tampa Yankees (A) 40-33 --- GB Charleston Riverdogs (A) 42-31 2.0 GB Staten Island Yankees (S A) 5-4 2.0 GB Tampa Yankees (R) 2-4 2.0 GB Top Prospects: 1. Jesus Montero (AAA Scranton WB) 65 GP, 254 AB, .287/.347/.425, 8 HR, 50 RBI, 25BB/40K Note: Poor team performance having significant impact on moral. Could explain why is numbers are only "very good" - not unbelievable. 2. Dellin Betances (A Tampa) 11 G, 10 GS, 1-5, 5.21 ERA, 57.0 IP, 57 H, 75K/18BB, 1.32 WHIP Note: Another bad start, here's hoping he turns things around. At 23 in A-ball, he should be dominating. 3. Manny Banuelos (A Charleston) 15 G, 15 GS, 6-1, 2.74 ERA, 92.0 IP, 64 H, 90K/18BB, 0.89 WHIP Note: Did not pitch this week. 4. Gary Sanchez (S A Staten Island) 8 GP, 35 AB, .143/.205/.314, 2HR, 7RBI, 3BB/11K Note: Swinging at everything this week... and not making contact. 5. Hector Noesi (AA Trenton) 7 G, 7 GS, 2-2, 3.79 ERA, 38.0 IP, 37H, 38K/16BB, 1.39 WHIP 7 G, 7 GS, 1-4, 5.95 ERA, 42.1 IP, 53 H, 30K/25BB, 1.84 WHIP (AAA) Note: Poor results, but only one walk in two starts this week, so that's something to keep an eye on. 6. D.J. Mitchell (AA Trenton) 18 G, 18 GS, 5-8, 4.01 ERA, 103.1 IP, 98 H, 90K/61BB, 1.54 WHIP Note: One walk this week, hopefully he keeps up that kind of control. 7. Graham Stoneburner (A Charleston) - OUT (6 Weeks, Triceps Strain) 12 G, 12 GS, 6-5, 3.42 ERA, 76.1 IP, 67 H, 72K/25BB, 1.21 WHIP Note: Really looking good this season. 8. David Phelps (AA Trenton) 17 G, 17 GS, 5-5, 4.26 ERA, 101.1 IP, 110 H, 94K/40BB, 1.48 WHIP Note: A good outing, not great, but good. 9. Austin Romine (A Tampa) 63 GP, 255 AB, .298/.378/.494, 9HR, 30RBI, 25BB/67K Note: Everything down this week. 10. Slade Heathcott (A Charleston) 62 GP, 239 AB, .205/.318/.310, 5HR, 27RBI, 24BB/49K, 13 SB (4 CS) Note: Likely to be sent down soon.

09-07-2011, 09:56 PM	#49
MrPerfect Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 94	Thanks. You got your hands full against those guys. I can't wait for the next update. __________________ Beat L.A - - - Go Giants!!!

09-02-2011, 04:39 PM	#42
Big T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,878	So Hughes is back and healthy plus you got Padilla, your rotation should be in good shape for the second half of the season. So whats your lead on the Red Sox... are they still keeping up?

09-02-2011, 11:31 PM	#43
yankecrazy Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 55	We're tied for first at 50-22 each... ugh.

09-03-2011, 01:37 PM	#44
yankecrazy Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 55	Yankees 2011 Draft Review In the 2011 MLB draft, the Yankees had the 23rd overall pick, and maintained that pick throughout all 30 rounds. Scouting director Damon Oppenheimer had this to say about the Yankees 2011 draft: "We were going to take the best player available on the board. While we usually like to stock up on big arms, that opportunity didn't always present itself - and rather than select and overpay for sub-par talent, we were able to find depth in other positions." SP Antonio Chavez (Round 1, Pick #23) Chavez, a 22-year old RHP out of South Carolina University, was 9-6 with a 3.61 ERA in 137 IP as a senior. His peripherals left something to be desired, striking out 100, walking 45, and allowing 137 hits (10 HRs), which could explain how he dropped to the Yankees. At least three scouts have said that Chavez projects as an "elite" starter, with 3 plus pitches (fastball, curveball, sinker), and "the sort of control that coaches and scouts drool about." One of his biggest strengths is his stamina - he's drawn comparisons to Halladay and Sabathia. He won't blow anyone away, with his high 80's fastball, but it's going to be his control that sets him apart from the rest of the league. Chavez is seeking a signing bonus of around $2M, which the Yankees are expected to pay. 2B Dominic Bell (Round 2, Pick #52) The Yankees were shocked to see Bell still available late in the second round. An incredibly well-rounded athlete, Bell has plus speed and defense, with plus contact and plus-plus gap power potential. While he's not going to put up impressive home run numbers, he's going to get on base at a great clip, hit for lots of doubles and triples, while playing above average defense at second. A triple slash of .285/.375/.485 is not out of the question. Bell's weakness is his arm, but if he can stick at second, this shouldn't be an issue. Bell is looking for a $1.2M signing bonus, where slot is around $900K. The Yankees have already offered Bell his requested signing bonus. CF Jose Gonsales (3rd Round, Pick #82) Game changing speed, and above average defense at all three OF spot, Gonsales' weakness is his bat. Oppenheimer noted that he "will require a lot of development to make any sort of career as a hitter." If he hits his ceiling, he could be outstanding - hitting for a .300+ average in his prime, but it's going to take great development to get there. Gonsales is looking for a $570K signing bonus - slot is $440K. The Yankees are expected to sign Gonsales. RF/SP Aaron Ellis (4th Round, Pick #112) Not much to dislike about Ellis - the real question is whether the Yankees will choose to develop him as a starter or an outfielder. A 21-year old lefty, as a hitter, Ellis is very well rounded. He is expected to put up a .310/.360/.450 line in his prime, with average defense and above average speed (he stole 38 bases, 10 CS, in 52 games at Clemson). As a starter, Ellis could end up being elite. With plus-plus stuff AND control, his movement leaves something to be desired, leading to more home runs that average. His only real downside is the lack of a third pitch - his fastball is above average, and according to scouts "has the best, most developed curveball in the draft class." He keeps the ball on the ground (55+ GB%) and has great stamina. He is more of a risk as a starter than an outfielder, but it's a risk the Yankees may choose to take. Ellis is looking for a slot bonus of $270K. LF Greg Knight (Round 5, Pick #142) An 18-year old out of high school, Knight has blazing speed with plus defense. His bad needs time to develop, but he could end up being a solid contributor, albeit without much power. The Yankees are likely to try moving him to CF, as his glove and speed play well there, and his lack of power could be mitigated. Knight is looking for a $2M signing bonus, the second highest of any player the Yankees drafted. According to sources within the organization, the Yankees are likely to offer him enough to sign. Only one other player in the 2011 draft class, 27th round pick Roberto Diaz (MR), is looking for a signing bonus. He is expecting $2.3M, and the Yankees have informed him that they will only offer $450K. Diaz is likely to reject this offer and attend college in the fall.