Trenton to host Scranton on April 1
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- January
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Just saw this press release. Seems like a great idea:
The Trenton Thunder, the Class AA affiliate of the New York Yankees, will host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, the Class AAA affiliate of the New York Yankees, in a special pre-season exhibition game at Waterfront Park in Trenton on April 1 at 7:05 PM.
Tickets to this event will go on sale by phone, 609-394-3300, and online at www.trentonthunder.com starting Monday, January 21 at 9:30 a.m. Tickets will be the same as regular season Thunder games with seats in the Club and Pavilion Sections at $10 for adults and $9 for seniors (60+) and children (5-12). Terrace Sections will be $6 for adults and $5 for seniors (60+) and children (5-12).
This game will give fans the chance to see the top levels of the Yankees Minor League system while reuniting players from last season’s Eastern League Championship Thunder team who have moved on to the AAA level. The there will be a pre-game ceremony on the field to honor the members of the 2007 EL Championship Thunder team. The Waterfront Park gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for season ticket holders and 6:00 p.m. for the general public.
“This should really be a special night for Thunder and Yankee fans,†said Thunder General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Brad Taylor. “Getting the players from last year’s team together again for this game will be a thrill. It’s not too often we get guys to come back after they’ve moved on, so this gives fans a chance to see them united in Trenton one more time.â€
“This game with the Thunder will showcase all the talent in the Yankee farm system,†said Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Executive Vice President / COO Jeremy Ruby. “This will really be a memorable night for the baseball fans in New York, Scranton and New Jersey.â€
“This game will give the Thunder fans a great chance to honor so many of the players that made the 2007 season so memorable. The 2007 Thunder was a special group of very talented young men,†said New York Yankee Senior Vice President, Baseball Operations Mark Newman.
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Peter Abraham
Sounds like a great game to see
BOO It is a Tuesday night
I can’t get down from the city there. 
I didn’t get a chance to read thru the entire entry, but I hope they show it on Yes. I would love to watch that.
Count me in. Do I get a good deal bringing lets say 30 people?
I wonder if there will be a bloodbath with the Trenton players throwing pitches at the Scranton hitters ans spiking the infielders? Be a quick chance to move up fast.
how big is this stadium?
what do you guys think the chances are of the angels not exercising their option on vlad next yr? I would love Vlad to replace abreu in the new stadium.
I heard there was a trade rumor going on. I heard Tabata, and Pavano for A.J. Burnett. Anybody hear this also?
“what do you guys think the chances are of the angels not exercising their option on vlad next yr? I would love Vlad to replace abreu in the new stadium.”
Vlad is going to be a DH, and soon. Given the number of other aging vets on the team, he sounds like exactly the wrong kind of signing.
Dave,
I’d say exactly a 0% chance on the angels not exercising their option on vlad next year
yankeesfan4eva,
Why exactly would the jays take pavano off our hands? He wont even pitch this season and then, his contract is over. That deal is pretty much tabata for Burnett – I highly doubt it. When he is healthy, he dominates.
This will be as tough a ticket to get as the All-Star Game.
I wonder if YES will run the game.
That’s a wonderful idea! No way I can make it, but if they do it again and I can, I’ll certainly be there!
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Whozat,
What are u talking about? Vlad is two yrs younger than abreu and at 33, he is still one of the top three most feared hitters in the game at his worst. Our choices next off season are re-sign abreu, sign vlad if there is any chance the angels let him go or plug a 20 yr old into right field. This isnt even really a discussion – i agree with glen, he is going to stay with the angels and we are going to be forced to give abreu a 3 plus yr contract.
You’re correct Dave. Is there anything more sickening than having a right fielder that hits about 20 homers, knocks in 100 and scores 100 runs and steals 30 bases? Horrible.
I agree with Whozat.
Anyway, barring any catastrophic injury or trade, we’re stacked at the OF for years to come.
i think a vlad signing has ‘mo vaughn’ written all over it.
DAVE,
I have to agree with whozat on this one. They have been talking about giving him more time as dh since last year. He legs seem to be giving out on him. So if you asked me if i want him to replace Giambi. I would say hell ya!! But as far as a right fielder i wouldnt count on more than 60 games. Just think of him as a Giambi. Where you would not want him on the field because you need his bat in the lineup and dont want to risk injury. Playing the field could be a huge risk. I still think he has one of the top 3 arms in the league. Again its his legs that are in question.
Guerrero hasn’t been a good outfielder in years. FA of .963 against a league average of .981.
“i agree with glen, he is going to stay with the angels”
He is going to stay with the Angels, that’s true. But, given how beat up his legs have become (have you seen him run lately?), SOS is pretty close with respect to vlad in the field. He’s just not going to hold up out there for more than part-time play. And we have enough guys that will benefit from DH time over the next several years that I don’t think adding another is wise.
lets face it, the yank’s DH money is already commited to posada
Unless they give him a first base glove. Which i still think Jeter should end up playing their after 09. I think the dh spot will be used as a half day off position. Rather than bringing in a full time player there. You have Matsui,Damon,Arod,Posada and maybe even Jeter that will either be banged up at some time or just needs a break from playing the field.
not sure if you meant posada at 1b or vlad, but with posada’s ball-in-the-dirt problems, its not a sure thing he can do it. same for vlad, he’s got 2 bad knees. Also vlad’s productivity has been high in recent seasons you’d be paying through the nose for a declining talent player
Sorry meant Posada. I dont think he would do good not as much because his glove but for his lack of quickness moving side to side. Seriously, who would win in a race to second Molina or Posada?
If I were a betting man my money would be on Trenton in that game.
i love vlad but i think he’s going to drop off quick b/c of his swing-at-anything batting style.
If you sign him to a 4 year deal after this year, you’d have to put more than $60M for ages 33-36.
i hope he goes back to the NL , maybe ‘back’ to wash, so i can watch him. But i wouldn’t sign him
I think they should take it one step further and have the Scranton and Trenten all stars combined go up against the Yankees in a pre season game.
I love Posada but I would hard pressed to think about who might be worst at 1st then Po. Fogetaboutit. C and DH. Jeter, OTOH, could be at least average and maybe better at 1st.
Again, Abreu is two yrs older than Vlad. One should take that into account when talking about how vlad will soon be on the decline. Where do you think abreu is going when we sign him from the ages of 36 on. And Abreu wont accept anything less than 2-3 yrs next off season. And the choices outside of Abreu and Vlad are slim to none. I guess its abreu for three more yrs from the ages of 36 to 39. You dont think that will be signing a decling player?!
Cant wait til that day…….Ill be there.
Why cant we just shift Melky to right and either have Damon in center or bring up Jackson? Its not like we will have any type of power outage.
a center and rightfielder with almost no power in either position?
“Again, Abreu is two yrs older than Vlad. One should take that into account when talking about how vlad will soon be on the decline.”
Again, Vlad ALREADY has problems playing in the field on a regular basis. Abreu may be a bit older, but at least he’s healthy.
Also, given his age, it should be a lot easier to get him on a shorter deal. And Vlad won’t be on the market anyway.
“Why cant we just shift Melky to right and either have Damon in center or bring up Jackson? Its not like we will have any type of power outage.”
because then the whole outfield would be average or below on both offense and defense. Except maybe Matsui on offense in LF. And it’s pretty unlikely that Jackson will be ready.
Not hard replacing 16 home runs from our current right fielder. Actually it would be 8. Melky only had 8 less homers in less games.Plus we might actually steal some homers from the opposition. By having someone their that doesnt have FENCEAPHOBIA.
“Not hard replacing 16 home runs from our current right fielder.”
Given that he’d hit 20+ in most seasons before this one — and had an EPIC slump, he’s a good rebound candidate. Also, he’ll only be 34 this year. Signing him for his 35-36 year old seasons is really not that big a deal.
Defense Melky >Abreu
Jackson is compared to a Hunter. I had no idea that his defense was lacking. As far as his offense. Im assuming that he continues to progress. Who knows if Abreu’s offense doesnt decline this year. I for one, wouldnt re-sign him. Maybe sign Camaron for a year if our youngins arent ready.
whozat,
im usually on your side. But on this i have to disagree. His homeruns have declined every year since 04. 30 in 04
24 in 05 15 in 06 16 in 07.
“Jackson is compared to a Hunter. I had no idea that his defense was lacking. As far as his offense. Im assuming that he continues to progress.”
The dude had part of one good year. In high-A ball. He turns 21 in about two weeks.
The likelihood of him being ready next year is very, very low. I was ignoring that possibility in my analysis. If Abreu goes and they sign no one else, it’ll be Matsui, Damon, Melky. Melky’s possibly an above-average right fielder, but he hasn’t played there much and his biggest weakness is getting reads on balls so he can get a good jump.
Abreu’s HRs dropped precipitously in 06, yes. But, given that he was all-around awful for two months last year and then good to AMAZING for the rest of the season, I figure he’s a good rebound candidate.
it’s also odd that you’d sign Cameron, who’s older and an inferior player. I’d much rather have Bobby at 35-36 than Cameron at 36.
Wow, I’ve been out all day, and trying to catch-up backwards. Hmm, it’s interesting how this post has progressed from Trenton playing SWB to the Yankees outfield lineup.
Sure wish I could go to a Tuesday night game – this sounds like a fantastic idea!