The polarizing Incarcerated Bob posted another rumor on Twitter, this time it involved the Yankees possible interest in Johan Santana. In case you’re not familiar with Bob, he is the former jailbird who writes for Rotoinfo and seems to talk to people in the sports world. His rumors are far from iron clad, but there […]
Right now, Jesus Montero might be the one prospect that garners the most value in a trade for the Yankees. I am not a proponent of dealing Montero unless you get high quality in return (think top of the rotation starter), but the reality is the Yankees have an abundance of catching prospects. Russell Martin […]
It appears that Jesus Montero will be given every opportunity to win the starting catching job in spring training. If Montero proves unable to handle the full time duties, then what? Even if he can injuries are a part of the game. Jorge Posada will be on the roster, but I don’t think he can […]
To start, I think Jesus Montero has a terrific big-league future. Can he eventually hit 40 home runs and bat .330, driving in 125 runs? Quite possibly. Could he be a bulwark in the middle of a future Yankees lineup? No doubt. Could he help bring the Yankees a key piece they might need now […]
We were in contact with our main Yankees source on Thursday, who gave us the parameters of a possible deal for Cliff Lee. We were told the following. “Everyone and their mother know that Seattle would want either Romine or Montero as part of a package for Cliffy, but Seattle’s scouts have also been “Jonesing” over Adams, (David Adams) […]
One of the biggest debates regarding Cliff Lee is teams giving up “top talent” to acquire a rental player. This holds true more for the Mets than the Yankees, who most believe are the favorites to land Lee as a free agent. It begs the question regarding prospects and how valuable they really are. Both […]
On Friday, Ken Davidoff of Newsday shared one scouts opinion on the Yankees which I figured I would share since it’s behind the pay wall for many: “The Yankees are in trouble. Posada can’t catch anymore, and what do they do if Cervelli gets hurt? Montero isn’t ready.Romine doesn’t hit. Teixeira is pull happy and […]
Last summer it was Roy Halladay talk for the better part of six weeks leading up to the trade deadline. Ironically his trade counterpart, Cliff Lee, has replaced him this season. By now you probably have your head spinning from all the Lee rumors. Sherman, Rosenthal, and George King say the Yanks are interested while […]
READING, Pa. – It’s becoming quite apparent the Seattle Mariners are preparing for a Yankees offer for free-agent-to-be pitcher Cliff Lee. Lee, traded by the Phillies to Seattle in the three-way Roy Halladay deal during the winter, but they don’t expect to be able to sign him. George A King III, a former Trenton Times […]
Maybe it’s not surprising, but Austin Romine has certainly moved ahead of fellow prospect Jesus Montero in the Yankees’ pecking order of catchers. Not only is Romine better mechanically, he is also developing the type of rapport with pitchers that is needed. “We’re real pleased with how Austin is maturing, offensively, defensively and how he […]
With the June draft approaching it’s no secret the Nationals will make Bryce Harper the #1 pick in just a few short days. What is still up in the air is what position Harper will play once he becomes a pro. In a recent SI article by Tom Verducci Scott Boras was quoted as saying […]
You almost thought it was summer and the middle of July at Waterfront Park in Trenton yesterday. Each year I try to spend time with the local minor league affiliates to get a feel of the top prospects for the local teams. It always seems to me the Yankees Double A affiliate in Trenton stands […]
The Yankees made a good decision by sending Jesus Montero to Triple-A Scranton and Austin Romine to Double-A Trenton for the 2010 season. Both played at the same level – at Class A stops Charleston and Tampa – before Montero was promoted to Trenton at mid-season last summer. Now that I’ve seen both play, the […]
Last night Jed Weisberger of MILB.com, and NYBD contributor, reported on his week covering the Yankees in Tampa. Jed told us about the pressure that Brett Gardner is putting on himself this spring. I am sure that has contributed to his slow start. He also had a chance to watch Chamberlain and Hughes this spring. […]
In the spirit of Albert Pujols/Ryan Howard rumor, Bill Madden jumped in with a scout’s opinion about Joe Mauer. Even though there hasn’t been ink to contract since there were reports of a deal between Mauer and the Twins a couple of months ago, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion the two sides would […]
