Comments on: Britton on his way to Texas http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/ A New York Yankees blog by Chad Jennings and the staff of The Journal News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:29:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: waterdog http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/comment-page-5/#comment-481419 waterdog Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:15:25 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/#comment-481419 I just think Britton is mediocre at best. Wasn’t he supposed to be pretty decent when we traded for him? I also take the 60 innings he pitched with Baltimore, with a grain of salt, considering they suck and probably rushed him to the majors. You aren't looking at this right...He played AGAINST New York and others and did very well. Like Edwar and the others, he needs to play to keep it together. My next question to anyone....Could he possibly hold the record for the most call-up/call-downs in a single season??? LOL I just think Britton is mediocre at best. Wasn’t he supposed to be pretty decent when we traded for him? I also take the 60 innings he pitched with Baltimore, with a grain of salt, considering they suck and probably rushed him to the majors.

You aren’t looking at this right…He played AGAINST New York and others and did very well. Like Edwar and the others, he needs to play to keep it together.

My next question to anyone….Could he possibly hold the record for the most call-up/call-downs in a single season??? LOL

]]> By: LathamJoe http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/comment-page-5/#comment-481358 LathamJoe Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:40:29 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/#comment-481358 7 1/3 for Karstens so far! 7 1/3 for Karstens so far!

]]> By: Michael http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/comment-page-5/#comment-481207 Michael Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:06:40 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/#comment-481207 SIX PERFECT FOR KARSTENS SIX PERFECT FOR KARSTENS

]]> By: rconn23 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/comment-page-5/#comment-481198 rconn23 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:04:46 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/#comment-481198 The next starting pitcher that the minor league system will produce as an actual "prospect"" - and not a fill in such as Wright, Aceves - is Zach McCallister. He'll be in AA next year and will move quickly, much more quickly than Betances, who is as raw as hell. McCallister has tons of polish. The next starting pitcher that the minor league system will produce as an actual “prospect”" – and not a fill in such as Wright, Aceves – is Zach McCallister. He’ll be in AA next year and will move quickly, much more quickly than Betances, who is as raw as hell.

McCallister has tons of polish.

]]> By: Michael http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/comment-page-5/#comment-481163 Michael Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:52:22 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/#comment-481163 Meanwhile in Arizona, Jeff Karstens is perfect through five innings Meanwhile in Arizona, Jeff Karstens is perfect through five innings

]]> By: jake http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/comment-page-5/#comment-481149 jake Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:50:03 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/#comment-481149 oh, and let's not forget Brackman. A couple of scouts have actually said that he's got better raw stuff than Beckett or Joba. Really. oh, and let’s not forget Brackman. A couple of scouts have actually said that he’s got better raw stuff than Beckett or Joba. Really.

]]> By: jake http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/comment-page-5/#comment-481138 jake Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:48:22 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/#comment-481138 Top Ten Yankees Prospects (in no particular order): 1. Austin Jackson-OF...speed, hits, emerging power 2. Mark Melancon-RH relief pitcher extraordinaire 3. Manny Banuelos-LHP. short in stature, but throws hard, and has great "pitchability" 4. Wilkins DeLaRosa-LHP. converted OF, has only been pitching for 18months, but is ++ 5. Dellin Betances-RHP. 6'9. Overpowering fastball. Learning quickly. 6. Jesus Montero-monstrous homerun power from the right side. C? 1B? Who cares? 7. Brad Suttle-3B. Does everything well. Mature bat for an A-player. 8. Gerald Laird.-probably a future 1B. Really good RH power. 9. Abe Almonte-think Tim Raines-type of potential. 10.Kevin Romine-a future ML catcher. And then there's still Gardner, and Hughes, and Kennedy, and Cervelli, and Coke, and Wright, and others of greater or lesser quality. These guys are at varied stages in their development and range in age from 17 (Banuelos) to 24 (Gardner). But, if they stay healthy, and continue to develop (always an "if"), they all have legit ML potential. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!!!! Top Ten Yankees Prospects (in no particular order):
1. Austin Jackson-OF…speed, hits, emerging power
2. Mark Melancon-RH relief pitcher extraordinaire
3. Manny Banuelos-LHP. short in stature, but throws hard, and has great “pitchability”
4. Wilkins DeLaRosa-LHP. converted OF, has only been pitching for 18months, but is ++
5. Dellin Betances-RHP. 6’9. Overpowering fastball. Learning quickly.
6. Jesus Montero-monstrous homerun power from the right side. C? 1B? Who cares?
7. Brad Suttle-3B. Does everything well. Mature bat for an A-player.
8. Gerald Laird.-probably a future 1B. Really good RH power.
9. Abe Almonte-think Tim Raines-type of potential.
10.Kevin Romine-a future ML catcher.

And then there’s still Gardner, and Hughes, and Kennedy, and Cervelli, and Coke, and Wright, and others of greater or lesser quality. These guys are at varied stages in their development and range in age from 17 (Banuelos) to 24 (Gardner). But, if they stay healthy, and continue to develop (always an “if”), they all have legit ML potential. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!!!!

]]> By: LathamJoe http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/comment-page-5/#comment-481115 LathamJoe Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:39:15 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/#comment-481115 Chris Britton will be used as the "DBP" (Designated Blowout Pitcher) until Kennedy/Hughes or another starter is recalled. Tough news about Joba. I don't even think the vaunted Yankee late season magic can overcome this blow. The Rays have a tough stretch starting in September. Then we'll see what they're made of.... Chris Britton will be used as the “DBP” (Designated Blowout Pitcher) until Kennedy/Hughes or another starter is recalled.

Tough news about Joba. I don’t even think the vaunted Yankee late season magic can overcome this blow.

The Rays have a tough stretch starting in September. Then we’ll see what they’re made of….

]]> By: sunny615 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/comment-page-5/#comment-481106 sunny615 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:32:08 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/#comment-481106 how many options does Britton have left? It feels like he's used up all of his and have of the AAA teams... how many options does Britton have left? It feels like he’s used up all of his and have of the AAA teams…

]]> By: andrew http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/comment-page-5/#comment-481089 andrew Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:23:15 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2008/08/06/britton-on-his-way-to-texas/#comment-481089 well they just said it on the fan joba is on the 15 day DL and who called in and reported it first me and who did i give the credit to on air mr abraham and russo made a stupid comment well they just said it on the fan
joba is on the 15 day DL
and who called in and reported it first
me
and who did i give the credit to on air
mr abraham
and russo made a stupid comment

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