2011 Yankee Minor League Notes

[jacksonianmarch]

He's a teenager and you are docking him for it? That's crazy. He's a top talent with 5 tools that he's already showing at a young age.

 

.298/.363/.571. 40G 17BB 9HR 32EBH 10SB. And he plays a very solid CF with a rifle arm. The kid is gonna be a great one. Now, due to his proximity, I'd have him in the 9-10 range, but he is definitely top 10 at this point.

[Meh]

He's a teenager and you are docking him for it? That's crazy. He's a top talent with 5 tools that he's already showing at a young age.

 

.298/.363/.571. 40G 17BB 9HR 32EBH 10SB. And he plays a very solid CF with a rifle arm. The kid is gonna be a great one. Now, due to his proximity, I'd have him in the 9-10 range, but he is definitely top 10 at this point.

 

GCL is watered down lets see him do it at higher levels. Bitchette is younger, has pedigree and doing better, thats the only reason I have him in my top 20. Plus he just really screwed up his ankle badly, lets see how he comes back before we go with a top 10...

[Meh]

Someone on twitter emailed me thier list

 

1-Manny Banuelos-SP

2-Jes Montero-C

3-Dellin Betances-SP

4-Gary Sanchez-C

5-Mason Williams-OF

6-Mark Montgomery-RP

7-Austin Romine-C

8-Adam Warren-SP

9-Cito Culver-SS

10-Jordan Cote-SP

11-Slade Heatchcott-OF

12-Dante Bichette-3B

13-JR Murphy-C

14-Angelo Gumbs-OF

15-Brett Marshall-SP

16-Kelvin De Leon- OF

17- Bryan Mitchell-SP

18-Michael O'Brien-SP

19-Zolio Almonte-2B

20-Jose A. Ramirez-SP

21-Cody Johnson-DH

22-Jairo Heredia-SP

23-Corban Joseph-2B

24-Isias Tejada-C

25-Brandon Pinder-RP

 

Not really a fan of it.

[Meh]

Tyler Austin went off today. Charleston is going to be very fun to watch next year. Williams, Austin, Culver, Gumbs and Nunez playing in a full season league. Even Gamel is a great hitter, just doesn't have the tools, imo to reach the majors.

[Meh]

post draft

 

 

 

 

1. Jeusus Montero C

 

2. Manny Banuelos LHSP

 

3. Dellin Betances RHSP

 

4. Gary Sanchez C

 

5. Austin Romine C

 

6. Slade Heathcott CF - Really believe him, sure he's been hurt but he's a heck of a talent and proved that to start the year.

 

7. Mason Williams CF - If he stays healthy could be looking at No. 2 or even 1 next year in the system.

 

8. JR Murphy C

 

9. Brett Marshall RHSP

 

10. Adam Warren RHSP

 

11. Cito Culver SS

 

12. Graham Stoneburner RHSP

 

13. Dante Bitchette 3B

 

14. David Phelps RHSP

 

15. Angelo Gumbs 2B

 

16. Jordon Cote RHSP

 

17. Bryan Mitchell RHSP - I hope he can really break out next year.

 

18. Greg Bird C

 

19. Corban Joseph 2B

 

20. Mark Montgomery RHRP

 

21. Ramon Flores LF

 

22. Ravel Santana CF

 

23. Zolio Almonte OF

 

24. DJ Mitchell RHSP

 

25. Brandon Laird 3B

 

26. David Adams 2B

 

27. Jake Cave OF

 

28. Tyler Austin 3B

 

29. Andrew Brackman RHSP

 

30. Rafael DePaula RHSP - Hopefully he can get his visa next year

 

Just Missed

Melky Mesa

Jose Ramirez

Chase Whitley

Jose Quintana

Rookie Davis

 

Just five out of the top 30 aren't up the middle.

[jacksonianmarch]

Montero 3 for 5, a double, 2 homers, 6RBI today.

[jacksonianmarch]

Montero 2 for 3 with an RBI double in the nightcap. He's getting hot at the right time

[jacksonianmarch]

Montero getting hot. He hit 2 more dingers last night, total up to 17 on the season

[jacksonianmarch]

Montero 2 for 5 in the double header with HR #18. He's on fire now.

[Meh]

Can't wait to see Mark Montgomery next year. Should start in Tampa and end with Scranton. In 2013 he could be ease his way into a MR role out of ST and be a nice 7th inning guy by the end of the 2013. He had another IP with 3Ks

[jacksonianmarch]

49K in 27.1IP is ridiculous. His wipeout slider is making the lower level hitters look silly. I would love to see what he can do in AA. I'd skip Tampa altogether

[jacksonianmarch]

Dante Bichette led the GCL Yanks to the title today with his second post season homer. His final season numbers for the regular season were a stellar .342/.446/.505, and he was even hotter in the playoffs, hitting .429 with a homer and 2 doubles in the 3 game series

[yankees228]

Montero tomorrow. Very exciting.

[Divinity]

Hopefully he'll have a nice debut

[jacksonianmarch]

Brett Marshall has really come on strong of late for the T-Yanks. His last 10 starts, he's thrown 50.2IP 48H 16ER 10BB 48K. They have him on an innings limit now, so hence why he's going 5IP per start. He's up at 140IP on the season, so he will likely get one more start then get shut down. But over the last 10 starts, he's shown a re-emergence of his K's, which is a result of his improved slider and his improved pitch command. This kid is emerging into a top 10 prospect for us and might crack the BA top 100 this yr.

[jacksonianmarch]

Meh, here are the guys to choose from for the top 50, IMO

 

Top 50

SWB

Jesus Montero, Brandon Laird, DJ Mitchell, Adam Warren, David Phelps, Andrew Brackman, George Kontos, Kevin Whelan, Manuel Banuelos, Dellin Betances, Ryan Pope

Trenton

Austin Romine, Corban Joseph, Zoilo Almonte, Melky Mesa, Jose Pirela, Robert Lyerly, Cody Johnson, Pat Venditte, Graham Stoneburner, Ryan Flannery, Chase Whitley

Tampa

Slade Heathcott, Ronnier Mustelier, David Adams, Abraham Almonte, JR Murphy, Rob Segedin, Kyle Higashioka, Brett Marshall, Jose Quintana, Josh Romanski, Jairo Heredia, Mikey O’Brien, Daniel Burawa, Jose Ramirez, Nik Turley, Kyle Roller

Charleston

Ramon Flores, Gary Sanchez, Eduardo Sosa, Anderson Feliz, Kelvin DeLeon, Zach Nuding, Shane Greene, Tommy Kahnle, Mark Montgomery, Brett Gerritse

Staten Island

Mason Williams, Tyler Austin, Ben Gamel, Rey Nunez, Angelo Gumbs, Cito Culver, Bryan Mitchell, Evan DeLuca, Branden Pinder, Phil Wetherell, Caleb Cotham

GCL

Dante Bichette, Jose Rosario, Isaias Tejeda, Claudio Custodio, Daniel Lopez, Matthew Duran, Ravel Santana, Jorge Alcantara, Austin Jonez, Fu-Lin Kuo, Justin James, Yeicok Calderon, Greg Bird, Jake Cave, Gabriel Encinas, Taylor Morton, Evan Rutckyj, Mariel Checo, Hayden Sharp, Rookie Davis, Jordan Cote, Chaz Hebert, Joseph Maher

[Meh]

I'll never understand the love affair Yankee fans have with Cody Johnson. I just don't see it myself.

[jacksonianmarch]

The love affair is the power. Thing is, he was rushed a little by Atlanta and we pushed him in AA. He's 23 and in High A, so he's a yr or so old for the league, but he's having success. He must cut down on the K's, but the raw power is intriguing. I'd have him just outside the top 50

[jacksonianmarch]

ManBan got shitstomped by the Pawsox today. His accuracy once again got the best of him. He's still struggling to adjust to his newfound velocity. Maybe they should have him vary his fastball speeds. He was untouchable at 92 when he hit the corners all the time. Now, he is walking the park throwing 96. Regardless, he's young and has some work to do, but today was a step back for the kid.

 

Abraham Almonte is a guy who is going to be climbing up the Yankee prospect ladder. He wont get a lot of national attention because his numbers this yr are pedestrian, but a look inside his story will show that there is something there. He's a switch hitter with 4 tools now and power on the way. He just turned 22 and missed the entire 2010 season with a labrum injury in his throwing shoulder. He's got blazing speed, elite range and still possesses a cannon from CF. He started off the yr abysmally (.218 with a sub .600OPS pre-ASB.), but has been on a tear since. His overall line sits at .268/.333/.382 and his line since the ASB is an astounding .314/.370/.486. He also stole his 30th base tonight. After missing a season, it's okay to struggle as long as you bounce back. I think he is a solid top 10 talent, and based on the way he's bounced back over his last 280ABs, he might crack the top 10 on the Yankee lists. Look for a big yr out of him in 2012

 

As an aside, the Yanks have a lot of depth at the CF position, even in the bigs. Right now, Granderson has that spot locked up, but I think the likelihood is that Gardy and Grandy swap spots in 2012. Gardner is the better defender and would excel in CF for us. But creeping at the lower levels is some serious depth at the position. We have Justin Maxwell at AAA, who was tearing it up before blowing out his shoulder. He's more of a 4th OFer anyway. In AA, we have fading star Melky Mesa, who has been good in the second half. He's a 5 star talent who seems to be finding his status well below his ceiling. But below that, we have 4 talents who have big league starting CF talent. Abraham Almonte and Slade Heathcott in Tampa, Mason Williams in the NYP and Jake Cave, who was just drafted and signed

[jacksonianmarch]

Dante Bichette was named the GCL MVP

[jacksonianmarch]

The GCL Yankees and the SI Yankees won their league titles. The talent in the short season is ridiculous

[Meh]

BenBadler Ben Badler

Bogaerts. Close enough that some scouts would say Santana RT @LCBF Injury aside, Ravel Santana or Xander Bogaerts. How close ?

 

Yikes, Santana getting some serious love. Really blows he hurt his ankle, I'm hoping for a speedy recovery. I already know how much Jakcson likes him.

[jacksonianmarch]

Ravel Santana is a 5 tool player who should stick in CF should he recover completely. He's the real deal

[Meh]

Three players in the top 10 for GCL

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/league-top-20-prospects/2011/2612381.html

[jacksonianmarch]

And they said Bichette was a bad pick. The kid was phenomenal in his debut

[Meh]

Well I thought Bichette was a bad pick too. I don't remember anyone saying it was a good pick haha.

 

NYPL Top 20 from Baseball America. http://www.baseballamerica.com/today...2/2612397.html

 

 

 

1. Mason Williams, of, Staten Island Yankees

2. Garin Cecchini, 3b, Lowell Spinners (Red Sox)

3. Parker Markel, rhp, Hudson Valley Renegades (Rays)

4. Maikel Franco, 3b, Williamsport Crosscutters (Phillies)

5. Jose Urena, rhp, Jamestown Jammers (Marlins)

6. Cito Culver, ss, Staten Island Yankees

7. Tony Wolters, ss, Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Guardians)

8. Tyler Austin, 3b, Staten Island Yankees

9. Nick Kingham, rhp, State College Spikes (Pirates)

10. Parker Bridwell, rhp, Aberdeen Ironbirds (Orioles)

11. Alex Dickerson, 1b, State College Spikes (Pirates)

12. Aaron Westlake, 1b, Connecticut Tigers

13. Matt Skole, 3b, Auburn Doubledays (Nationals)

14. Angelo Gumbs, 2b, Staten Island Yankees

15. Glynn Davis, of, Aberdeen Ironbirds (Orioles)

16. Bobby Crocker, of, Vermont Lake Monsters (Athletics)

17. Jake Lowery, c/1b, Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Guardians)

18. Danny Muno, ss, Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets)

19. Branden Pinder, rhp, Staten Island Yankees

20. Aaron Altherr, of, Williamsport Crosscutters (Phillies)

 

Kind of surprised to see Gumbs down so low. I thought he'd be where Culver was and switch Culver to around 14th.

 

 

Sally league should be out today.

[jacksonianmarch]

Gumbs is playing 2b but from the sounds of it, looks more like an OFer in the future. Culver has shown flashes on offense as well as a pretty good eye. And his defense grades out as plus and he should be a top notch defensive SS at the big league level. That is why the Yankees reached for him. His bat is a work in progress, his glove is smoothe

[jacksonianmarch]

In terms of the GCL, I am quite surprised that Taylor Morton didnt make it. That kid has a very high ceiling and a bright, bright future

[jacksonianmarch]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/league-top-20-prospects/2011/2612405.html

 

SAL Top 20. A few sox on this list. They had Gary Sanchez at #14, which is way, way too low

[jacksonianmarch]

So, apparently Jose Ramirez found the drawer where they hide the roids. At instructs yesterday, he was topping out at 101mph and showcased a nasty slidepiece. Might be time to convert him to the pen