The Official New York Yankees Thread

CROJAM95

Randy Levine ripped Rangers owner Chuck Greenberg a new asshole today. Because of his belief that the Rangers last meeting with Lee gave the Phils a chance to jump in! And that he's glad Lee didn't sign with NYY. Wow what a shock, u mean it's better you won't face Lee in a Yankee uniform only potentially in a WS matchup( what an amateur)

I liked Levine's remark about keeping the Rangers out of shared revenue for 3 years staigjt before opening his mouth...... Stay off welfare, classic response

The yanks always get shit for having the most money, seems some of that loot helped the Rangers from turning into the GM of MLB...... Oh I forgot they took MLB $$

Fuck off Chuck

Cliffy6745

CROJAM95 wrote:

Randy Levine ripped Rangers owner Chuck Greenberg a new asshole today. Because of his belief that the Rangers last meeting with Lee gave the Phils a chance to jump in! And that he's glad Lee didn't sign with NYY. Wow what a shock, u mean it's better you won't face Lee in a Yankee uniform only potentially in a WS matchup( what an amateur)

I liked Levine's remark about keeping the Rangers out of shared revenue for 3 years staigjt before opening his mouth...... Stay off welfare, classic response

The yanks always get shit for having the most money, seems some of that loot helped the Rangers from turning into the GM of MLB...... Oh I forgot they took MLB $$

Fuck off Chuck

I typicaly roll my eyes when Levine opens his mouth, but I really enjoyed this. Welcome to the big leagues Chuck.

The Fixer

if he really said, 'stay off welfare', then that is one of the best trash talking lines I have ever heard.

Cliffy6745

The Fixer wrote:

Here you go fellas...my gift to you since we share our hatred of the Red Sox. And because you just signed the phillie phanatic.

Let me know if there are any other players or teams you're interested in seeing.

Rank Player
4 Jesus Montero
Age: 21 (DOB: Nov. 28, 1989)
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Position: Catcher Organization: New York Yankees
Top '10 Level: AAA (Scranton Wilkes-Barre)
2010 ranking: 10

2010 MINORS STATS


GM
123AB
453HR
21RBI
75SB
0


SO
91BB
46AVG
.289OBP
.353SLG
.517
We can all agree on one thing about Montero: He's going to hit. And by that, I mean he's going to hit for average, get on base and have huge power -- the type of offensive profile that plays anywhere on the field and in the lineup. Montero is a physical beast, the rare front-foot hitter who can generate big-time power, reminiscent of Frank Thomas who was, himself, also a patient and disciplined hitter.

Of course, the question on Montero since the Yankees signed him has been his ultimate position. He has the arm strength to remain a catcher, but takes way too long to get rid of the ball. He's not a bad athlete, but his bulk has always made it hard for him to get his body moving quickly the way a catcher has to move to block balls or jump out of the crouch to throwing position. There's also a concern about the long-term effects that catching will have on Montero's knees. He is listed at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, and only five players in MLB history have caught 200 games at or above those numbers, three of them (Joe Mauer, Chris Snyder, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia) have had knee and/or back problems.

With a bat this potentially strong, why risk injury or give up the 20-25 games a year when your catcher has to rest? Montero could solve the Yankees' DH problem for the next 10 years if they commit to it, a move they are unlikely to ever regret.



Rank Player
12 Manny Banuelos
Age: 19 (DOB: Mar. 13, 1991)
Bats: Left Throws: Left
Position: Pitcher Organization: New York Yankees
Top '10 Level: AA (Trenton)
2010 ranking: 96

2010 MINORS STATS


GM
15IP
64.2W
0L
4ERA
2.51


SO
85BB
25H
54HR
3BAA
.229
Banuelos was on the prospect radar last year as a competitive, strike-throwing lefthander with a good changeup and a chance to add velocity. Now he's a 19-year-old on the cusp of the majors with a three-pitch mix where all three pitches will at least flash above-average.

Banuelos did pick up some velocity and will now work at 90-94 mph with his fastball; he commands the pitch extremely well to both sides of the plate, and its only flaw is a lack of sink. His changeup in the 78-84 range has both excellent arm speed and tremendous fade, and he showed an improved curveball with two-plane break in the upper 70s.

Banuelos' 2010 season started in June because he had his appendix removed right before the season started, but he had little trouble with high-A hitters and finished strongly in Double-A and in the Arizona Fall League. He'll start 2011 in Double-A, but even though he's 19 he's close to maxed out physically now, so he's just a few refinements away from being able to help the big league club.



68 Gary Sanchez
Age: 18 (DOB: Dec. 2, 1992)
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Position: Catcher Organization: New York Yankees
Top '10 Level: Single-A
2010 ranking: UR

2010 MINORS STATS


GM
47AB
173HR
8RBI
43SB
2


SO
44BB
14AVG
.329OBP
.393SLG
.543
The Yankees are loaded with prospects who currently catch, and while they probably won't all pan out at the position, it's a good area in which to have a surplus. Sanchez is the furthest away, and has a chance to replace Jesus Montero at the top of the Yankees' prospect rankings soon. The two are similar overall; Sanchez has a better chance to catch with a slightly lower ceiling at the plate. He's going to be very physical, but has plenty of agility behind the plate with an above-average arm and quick release.

At the plate, his swing is loose and quick and he keeps his weight back well, giving him the potential to hit for both average and power. There's still a lot of projection involved in that evaluation, and he's barely 18 years old at the moment, but his youth and distance from the majors are the only things keeping him out of the top echelon of this list.


73 Dellin Betances
Age: 22 (DOB: Mar. 23, 1988)
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Position: Starting Pitcher Organization: New York Yankees
Top '10 Level: AA (Trenton)
2010 ranking: UR

2010 MINORS STATS


GM
17IP
85.1W
8L
1ERA
2.11


SO
108BB
22H
53HR
4BAA
.174
Betances has a big body and a big arm, but still has a lot of work to do as a pitcher. Fully recovered from Tommy John surgery, he'll hit 96-97 and pitch in the low 90s, and has a solid-average changeup with both good arm speed and fade. His curveball is wildly inconsistent; I saw it well below-average, and have talked to scouts who saw it the same and scouts who saw it as a grade 55 or better pitch. Despite his size, Betances doesn't get great extension out front and his early release point could be behind the trouble I saw him have with the curve.

He's not a great athlete or fielder. He is also only 22 with just shy of 300 innings total in three-plus years in pro ball, so time is on his side for him to improve his feel or his body control or for the Yankees to continue refining his delivery. There's No. 1 starter potential here, but the probability isn't there yet.

I am extremely excited about this. The Yankees have not had a showing like this in a long time. Not to mention Romine just missed the list. I can't wait for some of these kids hitting the big leagues. As much money as the Yanks spend, they are going to need cheap production with the Arod contract so Montero and Banuelos could be really helptul

Edit: Also crazy Sanchez is so high. 3 top catching prospects...hell yeah.

Cliffy6745

The Fixer wrote:

if he really said, 'stay off welfare', then that is one of the best trash talking lines I have ever heard.

The whole thing is pure gold

“Chuck’s delusional. He’s been in the game for a few minutes and yet he thinks he knows what everyone’s thinking. I think he should let Cliff Lee speak for himself. (Greenberg) would really impress us when he keeps the Rangers off of welfare and keeps them from receiving revenue sharing the next three years.”

The Fixer

Cliffy6745 wrote:

The Fixer wrote:

if he really said, 'stay off welfare', then that is one of the best trash talking lines I have ever heard.

The whole thing is pure gold

“Chuck’s delusional. He’s been in the game for a few minutes and yet he thinks he knows what everyone’s thinking. I think he should let Cliff Lee speak for himself. (Greenberg) would really impress us when he keeps the Rangers off of welfare and keeps them from receiving revenue sharing the next three years.”

that is gold. hahahaha

Cliffy6745

Just fucking horrible.

Please Andy, I and the rest of the Yankees fan base is begging.

xavier mcdaniel

and the Yankees just signed Freddy Garcia to a minor league deal.

igotid88

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

and the Yankees just signed Freddy Garcia to a minor league deal.

was about to post this.

The Juggler

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

and the Yankees just signed Freddy Garcia to a minor league deal.

did this team turn into the pre-2007 phillies all of a sudden?

joe blanton...come and get him

Cliffy6745

The Juggler wrote:

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

and the Yankees just signed Freddy Garcia to a minor league deal.

did this team turn into the pre-2007 phillies all of a sudden?

joe blanton...come and get him

No, neither of them are going to make them team so it's really nothing. Just depressing seeing the names period. They will be just fine.

I can't wait for both of them to get cut though.

The Juggler

Cliffy6745 wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

and the Yankees just signed Freddy Garcia to a minor league deal.

did this team turn into the pre-2007 phillies all of a sudden?

joe blanton...come and get him

No, neither of them are going to make them team so it's really nothing. Just depressing seeing the names period. They will be just fine.

I can't wait for both of them to get cut though.

how bout kyle kendrick? you want him?

Cliffy6745

The Juggler wrote:

how bout kyle kendrick? you want him?

No. Get gone. It's a minor league deal. Dude is not making the team.

xavier mcdaniel

Cliffy6745 wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

xavier mcdaniel wrote:

and the Yankees just signed Freddy Garcia to a minor league deal.

did this team turn into the pre-2007 phillies all of a sudden?

joe blanton...come and get him

No, neither of them are going to make them team so it's really nothing. Just depressing seeing the names period. They will be just fine.

I can't wait for both of them to get cut though.

I don't have a problem with it, low-risk with high-reward potential. Not saying any of three will amount to much, but if one of the three does decently, it'd be hard to knock the signings.

The Juggler

Cliffy6745 wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

how bout kyle kendrick? you want him?

No. Get gone. It's a minor league deal. Dude is not making the team.

only kidding dude...kind of

Cliffy6745

FUCK AND YES!!!! Just got myself a sunday ticket package!

Jearlpam0925

Welp.....better get Millwood and Blanton.... or somethin....

Fighting Hellfish

Pettitte tells yankees he's retiring. Not good

xavier mcdaniel

Cliffy6745 wrote:

FUCK AND YES!!!! Just got myself a sunday ticket package!

How much did they charge for it?

Newch91

Fighting Hellfish wrote:

Pettitte tells yankees he's retiring. Not good

Great career and helped bring them back to the team they were.