The Official New York Yankees Thread

Cliffy6745

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/ ... -baseball/

The Fixer

looks like you bastards have another potential beast on the farm. cashman has been killing it lately in regards to signing amateur talent.

From Jim Callis (who also picked the yanks to beat SF in the WS)...

With the Yankees' signing of Dominican righthander Jose Rafael DePaula finally becoming official this week, where does he rank among Yankees prospects? What BA Grade would he have gotten in the 2012 Prospect Handbook?

Ryan Hall
Abingdon, Md.
DePaula originally presented himself to MLB as Rafael DePaula Figueroa and with a birthdate of April 1, 1992, which would have made him eligible to sign on July 2, 2008. He only threw in mid- to high 80s at the time and went unsigned that summer, though the following spring he drew significant attention by working in the low 90s and peaking at 95. But MLB suspended him for one year because of issues related to his documentation, making him ineligible to sign until Jan. 7, 2010.

In June 2010, BA assistant editor Ben Badler reported that DePaula had presented a new name (Jose Rafael DePaula) and birthdate (March 24, 1991, making him a year older than he originally stated). That November, he agreed to a $500,000 bonus from the Yankees, contingent upon him receiving a visa to enter the United States. That process took 16 months, during which he worked out at the Yankees' academy in the Dominican Republic.

Ben is our go-to guy on international affairs, and he says he'd grade DePaula as a 60/Extreme. On our Yankees Top 10 Prospects list, that would place DePaula in the midst of catcher Austin Romine (50/Low at No. 8), catcher/third baseman J.R. Murphy (55/High at No. 9) and outfielder Slade Heathcott (60/Extreme at No. 10). I'd err on the side of upside and put DePaula ahead of all of them.

Here are some more thoughts from Ben on DePaula:

His talent is legitimate. The fastball really is touching the high 90s, power curve, good body, good mechanics, he's just had an extremely atypical developmental path because of the suspension and visa issue. I don't stick my neck out much on the international amateur guys, but we did with Carlos Martinez at No. 3 for the Cardinals in 2011 and Miguel Sano at No. 4 for the Twins in 2010, and I think DePaula is that type of player. I don't like running up the 16-year-old signings much because there's still so much projection involved, but DePaula is 21 and has now stuff.

Cliffy6745

The Fixer wrote:

looks like you bastards have another potential beast on the farm. cashman has been killing it lately in regards to signing amateur talent.

From Jim Callis (who also picked the yanks to beat SF in the WS)...

With the Yankees' signing of Dominican righthander Jose Rafael DePaula finally becoming official this week, where does he rank among Yankees prospects? What BA Grade would he have gotten in the 2012 Prospect Handbook?

Ryan Hall
Abingdon, Md.
DePaula originally presented himself to MLB as Rafael DePaula Figueroa and with a birthdate of April 1, 1992, which would have made him eligible to sign on July 2, 2008. He only threw in mid- to high 80s at the time and went unsigned that summer, though the following spring he drew significant attention by working in the low 90s and peaking at 95. But MLB suspended him for one year because of issues related to his documentation, making him ineligible to sign until Jan. 7, 2010.

In June 2010, BA assistant editor Ben Badler reported that DePaula had presented a new name (Jose Rafael DePaula) and birthdate (March 24, 1991, making him a year older than he originally stated). That November, he agreed to a $500,000 bonus from the Yankees, contingent upon him receiving a visa to enter the United States. That process took 16 months, during which he worked out at the Yankees' academy in the Dominican Republic.

Ben is our go-to guy on international affairs, and he says he'd grade DePaula as a 60/Extreme. On our Yankees Top 10 Prospects list, that would place DePaula in the midst of catcher Austin Romine (50/Low at No. 8), catcher/third baseman J.R. Murphy (55/High at No. 9) and outfielder Slade Heathcott (60/Extreme at No. 10). I'd err on the side of upside and put DePaula ahead of all of them.

Here are some more thoughts from Ben on DePaula:

His talent is legitimate. The fastball really is touching the high 90s, power curve, good body, good mechanics, he's just had an extremely atypical developmental path because of the suspension and visa issue. I don't stick my neck out much on the international amateur guys, but we did with Carlos Martinez at No. 3 for the Cardinals in 2011 and Miguel Sano at No. 4 for the Twins in 2010, and I think DePaula is that type of player. I don't like running up the 16-year-old signings much because there's still so much projection involved, but DePaula is 21 and has now stuff.

Don't know too much about this kid but have heard good things. That Campos kid they got in the Montero trade is also supposed to be a stud.

The Fixer

campos isn't starting in the majors is he?

Are Robertson and Soriano on the opening day roster?

Cliffy6745

The Fixer wrote:

campos isn't starting in the majors is he?

Are Robertson and Soriano on the opening day roster?

No, he's a long ways away. He's only 19. If you're talking about Pineda, no. He'll be out a little while

Yeah, why wouldn't they be?

DS1119

I wonder if they will give Robertson a taste of closing out some games this year?

The Fixer

Cliffy6745 wrote:

The Fixer wrote:

campos isn't starting in the majors is he?

Are Robertson and Soriano on the opening day roster?

No, he's a long ways away. He's only 19. If you're talking about Pineda, no. He'll be out a little while

Yeah, why wouldn't they be?

I didn't know if either of them were injured. I know robertson hurt his foot early in ST and wasn't sure if he was healthy. I have my dynasty baseball supplement draft tonight. 12 owners each keep 30 players, then we have a 5 round draft to fill our our 35 man roster. We are pretty much huge nerds. I always look to fill out my roster with high K RPs (got vinny pestano in the last round last year...great find). Robertson and Soriano are both available, so I'll be looking to get both of them

Cliffy6745

The Fixer wrote:

Cliffy6745 wrote:

The Fixer wrote:

campos isn't starting in the majors is he?

Are Robertson and Soriano on the opening day roster?

No, he's a long ways away. He's only 19. If you're talking about Pineda, no. He'll be out a little while

Yeah, why wouldn't they be?

I didn't know if either of them were injured. I know robertson hurt his foot early in ST and wasn't sure if he was healthy. I have my dynasty baseball supplement draft tonight. 12 owners each keep 30 players, then we have a 5 round draft to fill our our 35 man roster. We are pretty much huge nerds. I always look to fill out my roster with high K RPs (got vinny pestano in the last round last year...great find). Robertson and Soriano are both available, so I'll be looking to get both of them

Word, figured you were talking about that.

Cliffy6745

Just got my season tickets in the mail today and let me tell you, they are sick. Instead of all current players on the tickets, like most years and like most teams do, each ticket is a Yankees milestone, record, or huge moment in the history of the team. Absolutely sick.

This is what the book looks like

http://waswatching.com/wp-content/uploa ... n-Tkts.jpg

FUCK YES! LETS GO YANKS!

Jeff Murray

Cliffy6745 wrote:

Just got my season tickets in the mail today and let me tell you, they are sick. Instead of all current players on the tickets, like most years and like most teams do, each ticket is a Yankees milestone, record, or huge moment in the history of the team. Absolutely sick.

This is what the book looks like

http://waswatching.com/wp-content/uploa ... n-Tkts.jpg

FUCK YES! LETS GO YANKS!

Nice!

DS1119

Cliffy6745 wrote:

Just got my season tickets in the mail today and let me tell you, they are sick. Instead of all current players on the tickets, like most years and like most teams do, each ticket is a Yankees milestone, record, or huge moment in the history of the team. Absolutely sick.

This is what the book looks like

http://waswatching.com/wp-content/uploa ... n-Tkts.jpg

FUCK YES! LETS GO YANKS!

That's cool! It's weird seeing Jeter with all of those legends but he desreves to be there. His number should be retired the minute he decides to hang them up.

Cliffy6745

Absolutely, DS. Jeter doesn't just get his number retired, he gets a plaque out there, no doubt about it. It's awesome seeing him with them. Love the tickets this year.

Speaking of, I think im going to have yanks-red sox tickets available for the last weekend in July if anyone is interested.

DS1119

Cliffy6745 wrote:

Absolutely, DS. Jeter doesn't just get his number retired, he gets a plaque out there, no doubt about it. It's awesome seeing him with them. Love the tickets this year.

Speaking of, I think im going to have yanks-red sox tickets available for the last weekend in July if anyone is interested.

Put my name on the list.

Newch91

Cliffy6745 wrote:

Absolutely, DS. Jeter doesn't just get his number retired, he gets a plaque out there, no doubt about it. It's awesome seeing him with them. Love the tickets this year.

Speaking of, I think im going to have yanks-red sox tickets available for the last weekend in July if anyone is interested.

Check your PMs

igotid88

okay Kentucky won. now it's your turn Yankees

Newch91

igotid88 wrote:

okay Kentucky won. now it's your turn Yankees

Last 6 times they've won it's happened. Do your business Yankees.

DS1119

igotid88 wrote:

okay Kentucky won. now it's your turn Yankees

Newch91

Cano ESPN commercial.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUWMMM9e ... e=youtu.be

Monster Rain

There's supposedly a chance that Pettitte could pitch in tomorrow's Spring Training finale against the Mets.

neilybabes86

oh right..everytime kentucky wins..the yanks win right?