Yankees minor leaguer among three suspended
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Jan 08, 2010 
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Here’s the official release from Major League Baseball.
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that three Minor League players have received 50-game suspensions after each tested positive for substances in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program:
• Pitcher Rony Bautista of the New York Yankees organization (Dominican Summer League) has been suspended after testing positive for a metabolite of Boldenone.
• Pitcher Roberto Toribio of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization (Dominican Summer League) has been suspended after testing positive for metabolites of Stanozolol.
• Outfielder Miguel Negron of the Chicago White Sox organization (Triple-A Charlotte of the International League) has been suspended for a second positive test for a drug of abuse.
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I can’t find a single record of any pitcher named Bautista pitching anywhere in the Yankees system last year. The Yankees have two DSL teams, and Rony Bautista doesn’t appear in the season stats for either team. He doesn’t show up in 2008 either, and the team’s media guide doesn’t list him among the Yankees minor leaguers. I don’t doubt Bautista has signed a contract with the Yankees, it just seems that he’s a long, long way from being especially active in the organization. I’ve certainly never heard of him.
Never heard of em
What’s a “drug of abuse”?
Jimbo January 8th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
What’s a “drug of abuse”?
Probably the drug he was suspended for the first time.
Chad, c’mon. This was worth it’s own entry?
Your blog, you may do as you like, but this is a stretch, and a questionable one at that.
I think “drug of abuse” means a recreational drug. Not a performance enhancing drug.
Rony Bautista was pretty much my favorite Yankee.
Crestfallen…
Never heard of the guy, who cares…
Why on earth would Pete Carroll even think about leaving USC?
Stuckey,
What in the heck are you talking about?
Really? Is there something huge going on with the Yankees today?
Had this been during the postseason, or the day Andy Pettitte signed, or the day of the Javy Vazquez trade, maybe this wouldn’t be its own post. But a random Friday in early January, people might as well be aware of it. I don’t think it’s a big deal, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth posting.
last i checked he showed up in the 2009/10 winter league stats.
or not. jose baustista is listed above ronny pualino… maybe mlb its a typo?
Boldenone is a horse steroid.
Can you say “Boli, boli, boli” like Mr. Ed?
Chad,
I appreciate you bringing up this type of information. Like you already pointed out, nothing is going on today.
Some pinheads will complain about anything.
Chad, don’t stop posting these news items. What’s the big deal? People can’t take their Denzel Washington talk to this thread?
well this is a dark day for the Yankee organization. Wow. This changes everything.
I may actually need to take a break from this blog for awhile after hearing this devastating news. I may make a big return down the road. Don’t know. We’ll see.
Chad, what are some potential trades for a LF’er that might be out there?
Drug of abuse?
Probably coke or weed.
For his sake, I hope it’s weed.
On the other hand, it’s silly if it is weed. Lincecum got caught with an eighth in his car but possession apparently isn’t against the rules of MLB.
What’s with picking on Chad?
What’s wrong with posting relevant baseball news?
Chad
Were there problems with the site about an hour ago? Like it being down?
I can’t find a single record of any pitcher named Bautista pitching anywhere in the Yankees system last year.
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Buatista is the OCTOBER surprise. Stealth is keeping him on the dl(down low). He’s our left fielder for the playoffs.
Remember a wise man told me once. They only tell you what they want you to hear.
stuckey
January 8th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Chad, c’mon. This was worth it’s own entry?
Your blog, you may do as you like, but this is a stretch, and a questionable one at that.
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a little factoid in case you have not read the bulletin board
this bolg is the best one on the planet because of the 24/7 interaction & multiple posts a day
let’s hear your posts of the day
beyond stupid
Not any blog problems that I’m aware of.
As for a left fielder to trade for, how much are you willing to give up? Might be able to get Ryan Braun for Montero, Hughes and Chamberlain!
Why on earth would Pete Carroll even think about leaving USC?
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Maybe becuace USC is on its way down and he wants to sell high.
Still crushed from the loss last night. There will always be the what if??? Cant say the best team won. BTW, Saben is classless running up the score with 40 seconds left in the game.
Chad,
Keep doing what your doing bro. Tomorrow lets go with best Dicaprio movies. Scratch that. Monday.
Since it’s quiet I got three things I’d like to get an opinion on :
1) What’s everyone’s take on Eiland – good/bad pitching coach ?
2) Since D-Rob seems to have aptitude for pitching, and good stuff if he was taught a changeup could he be a starter ?
3) Like GB, I am gonna miss having Phil Coke. Anyone else feel that way ?
opinions welcome.
Chad,
What does your day consist of when news is slow like it is today?
Chad
Or we could get Jason Michaels for Robinson Cano and Chien Ming Wang!
Gotta love the trade demands that are put on the Yanks by other teams.
About an hour ago, (this is the only site I had a problem with) it said Fatal System Error and had just script on the screen.
i read a barbie doll conversation on this blog & stuckey is complaining about c h a d posting about a suspended yankee minor leaguer in january when every possible subject has been burnt out?
how about going to a blog & finding the last time it was updated was 2 days ago?
Chad-
On slow news days do you sit and consider possible future GTLU submissions?
CR9
January 8th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Chad
Or we could get Jason Michaels for Robinson Cano and Chien Ming Wang!
Gotta love the trade demands that are put on the Yanks by other teams.
About an hour ago, (this is the only site I had a problem with) it said Fatal System Error and had just script on the screen.
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Got the same thing around 4. I thought it was the evil computer demons trying to tell me to lay off while I was at work.
Chad, you are doing a great job. It is your blog and you and Sam have really cranked it up a notch or more.
I thought this type of post is why you come here.
One of my favorite memories about this blog was the post about Mussina’s window. I wouldn’t have known this unless I read the blog.
CR9
January 8th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
About an hour ago, (this is the only site I had a problem with) it said Fatal System Error and had just script on the screen.
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Me too. I got scared thinking the powers that be at work had shut off access or something. lol
Slow days have a way of becoming busy days in a hurry! Today I’ve tried to take care of little things around my apartment — cleaning and such — and I’ve been reading through a lot of the guest post ideas that have been emailed.
One more thing about trade speculations, I generally don’t like to do it because it seems impossible to know what exactly a team is looking for. The perceived value of players is very different for different teams, and each team has it’s own goals in mind. Plus, I think just about anyone is available if you’re willing to give up enough to make it happen.
What they need to do is trade Gardner (for whatever they can get) to open up a spot for a low cost RH backup OF (one more proven than Hoffmann). Then sign Damon.
I say this because the Yanks were interested in DeRosa (after the Vazquez trade). They were going to spend bucks on LF and they weren’t giving the job to Gardner. With DeRosa and Byrd off the market, there is no one worth spending on except Damon. But having lefty Gardner as the main backup to Damon and Granderson isn’t a good setup, as Cashman points out. So the way to go is trade Gardner.
Chad-
I’ll ask you.
Do you think D-Rob could be converted to a starter with the addition of a changeup to along with his FB and curve ?
The blog was indeed down for a few minutes, perhaps struggling to cipe with geeky LOST talk.
S.o.S.: I did feel slightly bad for Colt McCoy until I remembered that he had been accused of having unkind thoughts about St. Tebow. Clearly Colt was struck down from above.
You’re right, Saban is not the classiest of individuals. Poor Mack Brown!
Chad do you live in NYC or?
“One of my favorite memories about this blog was the post about Mussina’s window. I wouldn’t have known this unless I read the blog.”
I remember that post too. It’s that type of information that makes this blog stand out. If all you want is big news then ESPN or almost any other sports website has you covered.
timo,
I wish we can play mr.patatoe head with Gardner and Damon. Give Damon, Gardners legs
Give Gardner Damons bat
Give Damon Gardners arm
Give Gardner Damons wife
o.k. i was running out of stuff.
Point is. Im unconfortable seeing Damon in left field. He looked scary at times last year and who knows if his avg. will drop even more this year. Like some have suggested. Bring in players like Rocco and others. Throw them all against the wall and see what sticks.
Can someone enlighten me about what happened to Mike Mussina’s window? I may not have been a loyal blog reader at the time….
S.o.S-
I wouldn’t try throwing Baldelli against the wall.
S.O.S
Tough loss. Garrett …. would have been a hero if they won. If not for that INT TD, things might have been different.
Look at the bright side though; Alabama has creeped closer to the Celtics.
I guess Robertson could be converted, but I wouldn’t really see the point in trying it. He’s been a reliever all through college and through the minors, and he’s found big league success in that role.
I live up in White Plains, just north of the city.
http://74.125.47.132/search?q=.....#038;gl=us
Erica, the Mussina Window!
lol. Nick. Not sure if the devilish look is for Saben or Brown. Ill take it your not a fan of Saben either. Gotta admit, if Colt was in there. Its Texas kissing the crystal and Brown getting dosed with that dark gatorade.
Lose any money on the game?
D-Rob is on track to be a closer. I don’t think it makes sense to think about him as a starter.
Chad-
I understand that the Yankees aren’t looking to do that at this time but after the way hepicked up the curve ?
He has a sneaky fast fastball, a great curve, and with the possible addition of a changeup he might blossom even further.
My only concern is his control. he sometimes looses the plate a bit but not so much lately.
thanks for the response.
Rich-
It’s just a hypothetical.
CR9
January 8th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
http://74.125.47.132/search?q=…..&gl=us
Erica, the Mussina Window!
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Thank you!
Thanks CR9. A.B.B.(anyone but boston)all the time. Its just frustrating to watch a handicaped team hang in there knowing the title is their for the taking. I hate to say it but i almost wish they didnt make that comeback. I thought it was Texas USC all over again. It was a total tease.
MTU,
Good point. How about a very well padded wall instead.
“Can someone enlighten me about what happened to Mike Mussina’s window? I may not have been a loyal blog reader at the time….”
Several years back, Pete had a post during spring training about the spring training facility. As I recall, there are no windows in the clubhouse, so Mussina brought in a poster of a window and hung it on the wall next to his locker.
The post showed a lighter, more humorous side of Mussina that you don’t normally hear about.
Chad
How exactly do 50 game suspension work in the minors? Do winter league or spring training games count towards it? Obviously Low-A teams only play something like 75 games a year.. so how does that work?
Thanks Chad, keep up the good work!
S.o.S-
Any opinions on the items I posted earlier ?
S.o.S.: No, I was betting Alabama all the way. I had them in a bunch of teasers and on the Money Line (just to win) plus the -4.5 point spread. For entertainment purposes only, of course.
Not the hugest Nick Saban fan, but I dated into an Alabama family for a while. It’s Mack Brown I really don’t like.
I feel like I dodged a bullet but I’ll take it.
If it wasnt for these type of threads. We would have never knows about the championship belts. I wonder if they ingrave #27 on that REAL belt that was giver to them.
I say get one made with an interlocking n.y. and all the title years on the outside of it. Forget W.W.E., we can do one better!!
As I understand it, the player is assigned to a team and has to sit out 50 of that team’s games. I believe that’s why Sergio Mitre was technically assigned to Scranton at the start of the season. He sat out 50 games of the Triple-A season before beginning to pitch in Tampa at the end of May.
MTU,
Im still leary about Robertson. All i can think about is all the hype Bruney got before last year and it all went up in smoke. Hes had arm trouble and im hoping it doesnt decrease his speed on the heater. Keep him in the bullpen for sure.
Off topic, but related to the Leno theme of the last post:
http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.a.....;gt1=28103
According to this it’s definite that Leno is going back to his original time slot, and they’ve given O’Brien an ultimatum
Chad
What minor leaguers do you think can come up and contribute this year if needed(Robertson-like)?
S.o.S.-
I really like the guy but I am still a little concerned about his control.
He seemed to be getting together last year.
He’s got great stuff, and only recently learned that curve of his. Can you imagine.
I have always wanted the Yanks to have a pitching coach more in the Peterson/Duncan mold.
Someone who not only can teach pitching but has more knowledge on what might help prevent injury during pitching.
Science of Motion type stuff.
JMO
Sad news today….
The Togo football team was attacked and shot at on their way via bus to the African Nations Cup.
Luckily, no players were killed, and Adebayor was not injured.
Does Melancon still count as a minor leaguer? I think he could have an impact. And I wouldn’t rule out Ivan Nova. Last year, when he was good, he was VERY good. I’m also a believer in Kevin Russo’s bat.
chad-
What’s your take on colin curtis ?
All the tools are there — he does everything well, but no one thing overwhelmingly well — and it seems to be a matter of putting up numbers. I thought he played well in Triple-A last season, but the numbers weren’t great. I’ll be interested to see if his Fall League adjustments carry into next season.
Chad-
and one more.
your take on Z-Mac( Hint: I love the guy) ?
I don’t want anyone to think I’m ignoring a question, but I need to step away for a bit to run some errands. Have a good night everyone.
OK, one more…
I only saw McAllister once, so I’m hardly an expert on him. He’s a lot bigger than I expected, which seems to be a plus. And he certainly didn’t seem bothered by stepping into a Triple-A playoff game. All of his stuff seemed to move, so if he keeps locating, he could be pretty effective.
I think Pete Abe’s best post was the one comparing D Rob to Bard.
Chad-
Thank you. I appreciate your input.
Rich-
What’s your take on Z-Mac ? have you seen him pitch ?
Rich
I think Pete Abe’s best post was the one in which he announced his departure from Yankees Lohud!
And his best post with the Globe (via Twitter) that accurately reflects who he is as a person was the one in which he insulted Lohud.
What did Pete say about Lohud then?
Chad -
Keep post whatever you want to.
As one can probably tell from my own posts, I need variety. It’s a great break to be able to “talk” about Denzel Washington’s movies, a never-heard-of-before Yankee’s problems with a banned substance, or even 60′s and 70′s (oy & 80′s) nostalgia. It’s one of the best features of this blog. Nothing is really off-limits, topic-wise, on a slow news day.
No, I haven’t MTU, but based on looking at his peripherals, it looks like he projects to be a #4, maybe a #3 if he can maintain a GB% of 50% and a K/9 of like 7.5.
what did pete say about lohud on twitter?
CR9
That’s an alternative way to look at it…….
Rich-
I think Z-mac is slated for AAA this year ?
JMO but I think he is really gonna continue to open eyes.;)
Rich
I was just trying to be funny.
He made a snide derogatory comment in re: to Lohud being a small paper that cannot be found at an airport. (Maybe about 2 weeks after leaving)
MTU
I think that’s right.
CR9
I know.
I didn’t post here because of his antipathy toward A-Rod, so I don’t disagree with anything you said.
Strictly a class remark from Epstein. No doubt that this is way of sweet talking FAs and players to stay.
“Beltre’s empathy for Lowell’s predicament goes beyond the fact that he will be replacing Lowell at third base for the Red Sox, which he said would have troubled him even more if Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein hadn’t told him that Lowell wasn’t going to be the Red Sox’s third baseman under any circumstances.”
http://sports.espn.go.com/bost.....id=4808346
Anybody else a bit peeved that we didn’t go after Podsesnik for one year-$2M deal?
He is fast, has more experience on the basepaths and can hit better than Gardy.
Thoughts?
So id Beltre gets hurt and Lowell is healthy, they still won’t play Lowell at 3B? Some people are soooo gullible.
GB7 -
What???
That’s is an “interesting” quote, to say the least.
And what’s Lowell supposed to think? I guess he’s been turned into wallpaper or something? Wow.
Boston isn’t keeping Lowell around to ride the bench for 12 mil.
“There is only one solution–making the much discussed deal for Adrian Gonzalez. Obviously, Jacoby Ellsbury can no longer be included in the deal, but Buchholz and two elite prospects (Josh Bard?/Casey Kelly?/Ryan Westmorland?) are probably enough to pry away someone who can play Gold Glove first base (allowing Youk to move to third) and clout in excess of 40 home runs a year.
Theo, do the deal. Now.”
This from a Red Sox blog linked by MLBTR.
This is the arrogance that is so distasteful.
At least get Bard’s name right!
And, we’re supposed to feel bad for Beltre or good for Beltre? I’m not sure of the vibe of this whole thing? Poor Beltre? He wouldn’t have taken the Red Sox money if Theo didn’t assure him that the once esteemed Lowell didn’t have a job, even though he’s still on the team? Whatever.
Doreen
January 8th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
GB7 -
What???
That’s is an “interesting” quote, to say the least.
And what’s Lowell supposed to think? I guess he’s been turned into wallpaper or something? Wow.
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Whatever the plans are for Lowell, that’s not a remark that will go over well in the clubhouse.
“Anybody else a bit peeved that we didn’t go after Podsesnik for one year-$2M deal?”
Nope.
His OPS+ has been > 95 only once since 2003, and despite his speed, he is an average defender at best, and probably below average.
“Boston isn’t keeping Lowell around to ride the bench for 12 mil.”
Players get hurt in ST. It’s hardly a certainty that Lowell will be traded before he proves that he is healthy.
Podsednick is not much different IMO than what we already have in Gardner. They can have him. Thats what my spider sences are telling me that Cashman will pull a trade off by next week.
Gardner is likely much better defensively, and has more offensive upside.
I think Lowell and Beltre should meet under the rats piss here banner and settle this once and for all.
“January 8th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
I think Lowell and Beltre should meet under the rats piss here banner and settle this once and for all.”
I’ve seen a lot of smelly ballparks Mr. Fenway, but your ballpark is by far the smelliest.
If I was Lowell, I might be tempted to be vindictive enough to take a little extra time with my rehab to make sure I was good and healthy before stepping back on a field.
It’s not like they need him to play 3rd base.
I cannot believe that Epstein said that about Lowell. What a way to treat a player. No class whatsoever.
pat
January 8th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
If I was Lowell, I might be tempted to be vindictive enough to take a little extra time with my rehab to make sure I was good and healthy before stepping back on a field.
It’s not like they need him to play 3rd base.
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You have to think that he’d accelerate his rehab, just to get out of there, though. I can’t see him going to Texas, though, with Michael Young at third. I wouldn’t mind seeing Young in NY and let him take over left field. He has the talent to do it, and, gotta love that bat and attitude.
Did anyone else notice that at one point in the big game last night Gilbert threw a pick to Arenas(they’re cousins BTW). You can’t make that stuff up!
“I think ‘drug of abuse’ means a recreational drug. Not a performance enhancing drug.”
Thanks Chad. I don’t believe I’d ever heard that term.
Terrific work, btw. Ya know how they say NY fans are the most knowledgeable? I’ve always found that hard to believe – I’m a dunce, for example – but I think the insightful content you guys provide could make it come true over time.
I think Pete actually said he was happy to be working for a newspaper he can find at the airport. That’s a bit differnt he was saying something positive about his new job. You can feel free to interpret it as something negative about his old job but I didn’t see it that way.