Comments on: A few minor-league moves

By: saucY

saucY — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:23:51 +0000

Tom K, well put. i was going to post something similar, but now i don’t have to bother

By: 86w183

86w183 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:38:25 +0000

First of all EVERY pitcher would be better off in the National League because the lineups are weaker when you trade a DH for a P at the plate.

Yes the Yanks are hurting for positional prospects above single-A. I pointed this out prior to the June draft and was told I was an idiot for suggesting the draft should focus on such players. Well, they chose pitchers with the first three picks, only signed one and he has an iffy injury history.

Fortunately the Yanks did very well choosing some fine position players after round three, taking advantage of signablity issues, but those guys won’t likely help until 2011.

Can’t wait to watch the prospects form the Charleston team as they mature.

By: SportsGeek

SportsGeek — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:26:08 +0000

1. Definitely a need for position players.
2. Kennedy- wow.. I don’t know.. I wonder if he should spend some time with Mussina and get a few lessons in how to get guys out… how to deal with batters who keep hitting foul balls.
3. Definitely need a strategy to deal with possible Rule V impacts.

I wonder about basically admitting that this season is over, and using the rest of September to play lots of prospects- give them the experience, and give the top brass a chance to see them and begin thinking about the future of the company.

By: Tom K

Tom K — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:33:32 +0000

I never really understood the whole “he must pitch in a bigger ballpark!” stuff. Everything is relative, at the end of the day. A bad pitcher is a bad pitcher no matter where you put him.

The Padres wouldn’t take Darrel Rasner just because his ERA would drop by half a run in San Diego – it means nothing, as he will still be mediocre compared to the average pitcher in Petco Park. Same with Giese, Kennedy, or whoever you come up with. Teams aren’t going to trade for these guys just because they play in big ballparks. They’d trade for them if they felt they had true major league ability.

I don’t care if they trade Kennedy or not – but like with Hughes, there is no way of saying that he can’t pitch for the Yankees. We just don’t know that yet – if a fair offer comes along for a package that includes kennedy, sure – deal him. But I wouldn’t be practically giving him away. There’s talent in that arm.

By: bigjf

bigjf — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:21:07 +0000

Sure hope that mean Humberto is going to be competing for a spot in the rotation come spring training…

By: GreenBeret7

GreenBeret7 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:07:16 +0000

$13, I don’t really it’s any pressure on Kennedy, it’s just that it’s taking him a while to learn that he can pitch, but, in the majors, he has to minimize his pitching mistakes. He can get away with it in the minors, but, not in the majors, especially in the AL East. It’s the amount of foul balls that kill him. There are so many, he just can’t get deep into games. His stuff is better than what Mussina throws now….he’s justy not as smart as Mussina has become since last year.

You can add Rasner and Geise to those that need to pitch in the bigger NL West parks.

By: GreenBeret7

GreenBeret7 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:00:49 +0000

Igawa has pitched a really fine game, so far. His throwing error was the big mistake, though.

By: For $13 I'll be a Macadamia Nut

For $13 I'll be a Macadamia Nut — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:55:09 +0000

GB7, I agree that Kennedy would seem to be a better fit in the NL. He might even do better in a smaller market team in the AL. Less pressure.

I think the Yankees have a number of arms to deal as well, and hope they can bring back some position players, even if they are minor league level.

The Yankees seem to over stock on pitching but don’t have enough position players in the minors. This may be the opportunity to correct that a bit.

By: GreenBeret7

GreenBeret7 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:52:10 +0000

Tom, McAllister and Betances have great possibilities. I saw them pitch in about half of their games this season. They were probably the 2nd and 3rd best starters on that team. De La Rosa only started about 10 games, but, WOW….what an arm, and being left handed makes it so much better. The closer, Jonathan Ortiz was impressive all year long. There were others, especially Ryan Zink from the pitcher’s side. Some outstanding speed and and big time power bats.

By: zellyanks91

zellyanks91 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:48:38 +0000

I’m excited to see Sanchez play. His injuries have really set him back.

Kevin