Comments on: Tabata returns from suspension http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/ A New York Yankees blog by Chad Jennings and the staff of The Journal News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:06:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: NJ in Tampa http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/comment-page-2/#comment-338092 NJ in Tampa Mon, 05 May 2008 04:18:47 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/#comment-338092 He went 2-4 on Sunday. He went 2-4 on Sunday.

]]> By: Brandon (supporting "Alex being Alex") (J.Santana HR allowed count: 7) http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/comment-page-2/#comment-337764 Brandon (supporting "Alex being Alex") (J.Santana HR allowed count: 7) Sun, 04 May 2008 19:01:15 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/#comment-337764 <blockquote>johnblacksox May 4th, 2008 at 10:11 am Question: Someone mentioned Tabata is being rushed…Doesn’t he have the same sort of contract that Wily Mo Pena had with the Yankees? WMP had to be on the big league roster by a certain time or he could become a free agent. And it was something crazy aggressive, like when he was 21 or something. That’s why NY had to trade him. I thought Tabata had the same deal. Second, he’s not “a kid”, he’s 19 and married. You can say he’s “immature”, but not a “kid”. Regardless, the Yankees once top prospect is having another disappointing year, and now has some major character/emotional issues. This has to be a huge downer for the farm system.</blockquote> 1. Willy Mo Pena was paid $2.3 million by the Yankees Amateur scouting team, those scouts are no longer w/ us. Jose Tabata recieved $500,000 (chump change buddy) 2. WMP had effort issues and word around was he partied, and drank alot. Also didn't take his full game serious (character issues) 3. How is Tabata having a disappointing anything, he's one of the youngest position players in AA ball 4. he was scouted at 14, drafted at 16, flown away as a kid, missed most of his childhood to persue his dream, Jetes at 22 was as fragile as he was the only difference is he had an older mentor in Darryl Strawberry 5. no it's not a huge downer to the farm either. I hate these types of comments.

johnblacksox
May 4th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Question: Someone mentioned Tabata is being rushed…Doesn’t he have the same sort of contract that Wily Mo Pena had with the Yankees? WMP had to be on the big league roster by a certain time or he could become a free agent. And it was something crazy aggressive, like when he was 21 or something. That’s why NY had to trade him. I thought Tabata had the same deal.

Second, he’s not “a kid”, he’s 19 and married. You can say he’s “immature”, but not a “kid”.

Regardless, the Yankees once top prospect is having another disappointing year, and now has some major character/emotional issues. This has to be a huge downer for the farm system.

1. Willy Mo Pena was paid $2.3 million by the Yankees Amateur scouting team, those scouts are no longer w/ us. Jose Tabata recieved $500,000 (chump change buddy)

2. WMP had effort issues and word around was he partied, and drank alot. Also didn’t take his full game serious (character issues)

3. How is Tabata having a disappointing anything, he’s one of the youngest position players in AA ball

4. he was scouted at 14, drafted at 16, flown away as a kid, missed most of his childhood to persue his dream, Jetes at 22 was as fragile as he was the only difference is he had an older mentor in Darryl Strawberry

5. no it’s not a huge downer to the farm either. I hate these types of comments.

]]> By: Hideki Balboni http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/comment-page-2/#comment-337579 Hideki Balboni Sun, 04 May 2008 17:45:03 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/#comment-337579 Some prospects leave the game without permission when they are struggling. Others break a rib. Some prospects leave the game without permission when they are struggling. Others break a rib.

]]> By: Mike S. http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/comment-page-2/#comment-337426 Mike S. Sun, 04 May 2008 15:55:25 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/#comment-337426 ...if ever. That is a little harsh. He's only 19, and it's probably the first time he has struggled to this extent. It's a little disturbing since maturity is needed in NY more than anywhere else. But aren't we FORGETTING HISTORY HERE???? At the same age, 19, Mickey Mantle was sent down to KC by the Yanks (KC at that time was a minor league team. Not the KC Royals or the KC A's). Mantle continued to struggle at KC. He considered quitting. His father Mutt had to tell him, "if that's all the guts you have, then it's for the best. Come back home and work in the mines like me." Forget that story? It happened to Mantle. Give the kid a break. He's just 19 and in AA. If he needs to stay in AA in 2009 (or 2010) so be it. Even if he is in AA at 21, hopefully he then gets his act together...21 and AA? That's not too bad at all, is it? …if ever. That is a little harsh. He’s only 19, and it’s probably the first time he has struggled to this extent.

It’s a little disturbing since maturity is needed in NY more than anywhere else.

But aren’t we FORGETTING HISTORY HERE????

At the same age, 19, Mickey Mantle was sent down to KC by the Yanks (KC at that time was a minor league team. Not the KC Royals or the KC A’s). Mantle continued to struggle at KC. He considered quitting. His father Mutt had to tell him, “if that’s all the guts you have, then it’s for the best. Come back home and work in the mines like me.”

Forget that story? It happened to Mantle. Give the kid a break. He’s just 19 and in AA. If he needs to stay in AA in 2009 (or 2010) so be it. Even if he is in AA at 21, hopefully he then gets his act together…21 and AA? That’s not too bad at all, is it?

]]> By: bigjf http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/comment-page-2/#comment-337421 bigjf Sun, 04 May 2008 15:51:05 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/#comment-337421 I agree with you, bodhisattva, the "if ever" comment is a bit strong. I was very impressed with what I saw from this kid last year. He's got a great swing, and I began to understand some of the comparisons to Manny Ramirez as a hitter. But he is only 19, so it puts a ton of pressure on him when he hears that he's supposed to put up Manny-like numbers. As far as considering asking for his release, we've all had moments of self-doubt like that. Hopefully he serves his suspension, takes that time to think things over (hopefully he's got some good family support behind him), and he comes back with some perspective and matures from this. I have high hopes for this kid, but he needs to realize that it's ok to slump for a while. Just work hard at it, and if you have the talent to make it in this game (which I believe he does), then your work is going to pay off. I agree with you, bodhisattva, the “if ever” comment is a bit strong. I was very impressed with what I saw from this kid last year. He’s got a great swing, and I began to understand some of the comparisons to Manny Ramirez as a hitter. But he is only 19, so it puts a ton of pressure on him when he hears that he’s supposed to put up Manny-like numbers. As far as considering asking for his release, we’ve all had moments of self-doubt like that. Hopefully he serves his suspension, takes that time to think things over (hopefully he’s got some good family support behind him), and he comes back with some perspective and matures from this. I have high hopes for this kid, but he needs to realize that it’s ok to slump for a while. Just work hard at it, and if you have the talent to make it in this game (which I believe he does), then your work is going to pay off.

]]> By: bodhisattva http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/comment-page-2/#comment-337384 bodhisattva Sun, 04 May 2008 14:52:53 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/#comment-337384 To say that Tabata won't make it anytime soon "if ever" seems an irresponsible comment. "If ever" has absolutelly no value, unless you back it up w/something. I've seen him play enough to know he certainly has a special bat. I wish writers would avoid the grandiose. To say that Tabata won’t make it anytime soon “if ever” seems an irresponsible comment.

“If ever” has absolutelly no value, unless you back it up w/something. I’ve seen him play enough to know he certainly has a special bat. I wish writers would avoid the grandiose.

]]> By: Mike Ashmore http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/comment-page-2/#comment-337380 Mike Ashmore Sun, 04 May 2008 14:45:43 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/#comment-337380 You can be 19 and married and still be a kid. Trying to rush the process of becoming an adult doesn't change the fact that he can't even drink a beer in the clubhouse yet. You can be 19 and married and still be a kid. Trying to rush the process of becoming an adult doesn’t change the fact that he can’t even drink a beer in the clubhouse yet.

]]> By: Jonathon http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/comment-page-2/#comment-337376 Jonathon Sun, 04 May 2008 14:27:15 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/#comment-337376 Also, he took accountability for himself and his actions. The statement he gave showed some level of maturity...maybe this will clear his head and he comes back and plays within himself. Also, he took accountability for himself and his actions. The statement he gave showed some level of maturity…maybe this will clear his head and he comes back and plays within himself.

]]> By: Jonathon http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/comment-page-2/#comment-337375 Jonathon Sun, 04 May 2008 14:25:17 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/#comment-337375 "If ever." That's a little rash...this is a 19 year old kid. Even it takes him 4 years to reach the Bronx...he's still only 22. “If ever.”

That’s a little rash…this is a 19 year old kid. Even it takes him 4 years to reach the Bronx…he’s still only 22.

]]> By: bru http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/comment-page-2/#comment-337374 bru Sun, 04 May 2008 14:23:21 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/05/03/tabata-returns-from-suspension/#comment-337374 give tabata 2 yrs,he will be only 22 yrs old.there is so much pressure on this kid and he thought about it,realized he made a mistake,came back,wen't 2-4.don't judge someone unless you are in his shoes.he hurt nobody,he is in a foreign country,speaks little english and has no family here,i am assuming. give tabata 2 yrs,he will be only 22 yrs old.there is so much pressure on this kid and he thought about it,realized he made a mistake,came back,wen’t 2-4.don’t judge someone unless you are in his shoes.he hurt nobody,he is in a foreign country,speaks little english and has no family here,i am assuming.

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