Hughes takes another step forward in extended spring
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Jun 14, 2011 
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Phil Hughes pitched in extended spring training this morning. Although the AP story has him at 50 pitches, the Yankees official line has him throwing 49 pitches, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out six. There’s no official innings count because it was intrasquad, but the AP has him throwing three innings, one of which included five outs.
Here’s the AP story out of Tampa.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees starter Phil Hughes took another step forward in his rehabilitation program for a shoulder injury, throwing 50 pitches Tuesday against minor leaguers in a camp game.
Hughes has been out since April 15 because of inflammation in his right shoulder. He threw 36 strikes in an outing at the Yankees’ spring training complex.
Hughes pitched three scoreless innings, including a five-out second. He struck out six, walked one and allowed two hits. His fastball reached 93 mph and averaged around 91.
The right-hander said the current plan is for him to throw 65 pitches Sunday for Class-A Staten Island.
“I thought it was encouraging today,” Hughes said. “I’m happy about that. I was throwing strikes. The other thing, and the biggest thing, is velocity and making sure that I feel good. So, I was satisfied with those three major concerns that I have.”
An All-Star last year when he went 18-8, Hughes was 0-1 with a 13.94 ERA in three starts this year. He struggled to reach 90 mph with his fastball, though the team initially chalked it up to the cold weather and his penchant for slow starts.
“Feeling a lot better,” Hughes said. “Feel like the ball is coming out pretty good. So that’s all I can ask for at this point. Just trying to build up. Make sure I don’t have any setbacks and have a positive day everyday.”
Hughes was counted on to anchor the starting rotation this year with CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett. He had a 4.19 ERA last year, but his performance dipped in the second half and carried over into this season.
# mick June 14th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Montero in a slump at AAA is bogus.
There has to be another reason for not bringing him up.
The Montero Rules?
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He can only bat against AAA hitters no matter how much they need him in the major leagues.
Hughes is (at times, brutally) honest about how he’s feeling. So when he says he’s happy with his outing and that he feels good and likes how the ball is coming out of his hand, then I can feel confident that’s absolutely good news.
Fingers crossed on any setbacks, but this is great.
# mick June 14th, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Dropping Cano to 2nd would be a wakeup call. He would be forced to take more pitches and Gardy would be given the chance to run. Grandy is more suited for a power spot, up 5th.
I enjoy reading some positive news around here for a change. Let’s hope Hughes can continue building up his arm and return to the game around the all-star break
Thats a good assessment m, Hughes doesn’t sugarcoat his own performance. I hope by July 4th he has 1 more mph on his average fastball.
Reasons for Not Bringing Montero Up:
1) Looking to trade him,
2) Don’t want to expose him,
3) He’s not ready,
4) Some other logistical BS.
Just bought my ticket for the Staten Island/Brooklyn game on Sunday. Looking forward to watching Phil in person!
3) He’s not ready
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Probably the most likely, though I’m not sure how much it differs w/ #2.
Very good news.
Tarheel, I am going too! How was your Banuelos Trenton game?
By exposing him I mean if he’s not ready that would hurt his trade value.
Wasn’t the fact that Hughes’ fastball was sitting at 91 the problem in the first place? I’m confused as to why this is a step forward rather than just more of the same.
Mick-Nice list. I am going to vote for #3.
I don’t want him traded(unless the players in return are HOF caliber)
I don’t want him exposed. Then again, nobody does
Could be some other logistical BS. What goes on behind the scenes are things we will never know.
Of course I believe he can help the team when by playing BUC and DH’ing occasionally.
Montero still being in AAA right now could just be a part of a plan already vaguely in place. I didnt envision the guy making it to the bigs before the All-Star break anyway..
I understand the thinking that we “need” him now, but I’m not sure that need will fade within 4-8 weeks. I really think their plan all along was to give him as much time in AAA this year as possible knowing its highly likely he’d be in the majors by the end of the year.
Wasn’t the fact that Hughes’ fastball was sitting at 91 the problem in the first place?
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No, his average fastball was 89 and he could barely get it up over 90
To put that in perspective, with some rest followed by a bit of rehab, Hughes has gained 2 mph on his fastball
I don’t think Hughes was sitting 91. Wasn’t he hitting 91-91, but sitting 89? Anyway, this is like the beginning of ST for him. Should get stronger.
You need to add this to your list, mick:
5)Don’t want to stunt his development at this point in time.
I’m no pitching guru, but I’d think Phil’s arm strength still has a ways to go, hence, his velo should increase.
“…but the AP has him throwing three innings, one of which included five outs.”
Imaginary Swisher be-bopped and scatted a couple more plays???
By exposing him I mean if he’s not ready that would hurt his trade value
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Scouts are everywhere, Mick. Every team out there undoubedtly has some thoughts as to whether he’s a catcher or something else. They’re going to have those thoughts whether he’s in the bigs or the minors. Were he to come up to the big club and struggle offensively, it’s not going to hurt his trade value anymore than Justin Smoak hurt his when he came up and stunk out the joint. Teams know Montero will hit at this level sooner or later.
Nick in SF June 14th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
??but the AP has him throwing three innings, one of which included five outs.?
Imaginary Swisher be-bopped and scatted a couple more plays???
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Joe from LI:
Good point. I would not be surprised to see another increase in his velocity.
Looking forward to his return.
Who’s place will he take in the rotation now???
I’m not advocating bringing Montero up but if they DL Martin, I see no choice.
Why is it forcefeeding ? It seems like the perfect opportunity to give him a look for at least 2 weeks.
He won’t play every day unless he comes up on fire.
It sounds like something is up if they don’t do it.
5)Don’t want to stunt his development at this point in time.
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m………Are these the new Jesus Rules?
If they are waiting for him to get hot at the aaa level, what about a dropoff in the Majors?
Babying him is one thing, I think there is more to it.
# mick June 14th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Montero in a slump at AAA is bogus.
There has to be another reason for not bringing him up.
The Montero Rules?
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They are testing him. His final test is he has to walk across the Hudson River to YS.
It sounds like something is up if they don’t do it.
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I agree. With Martin wearing down AND now with a bad back they have to bring Montero up. Its the perfect opportunity. Once Martin is healthy they can send him back if they want without it being a demotion for playing poorly. They can run the media narrative that he is just up here to get a taste while Martin is on the DL. It doesnt have to be a big thing.
Mick-All I am trying to say is, the last thing the Yankees want is for Montero to struggle.
IMO, calling him up for two weeks and then being forced to send him back down because he is only hitting .150 is stunting his growth.
The guy is a top prospect. The Yankees don’t want anything to happen that will put his ability in doubt=Once he’s called up, he will never be sent down again.
I think Montero will add a lot more to this team versus Cervelli.
I only want Montero to be 100% ready when he’s eventually promoted.
IMO, calling him up for two weeks and then being forced to send him back down because he is only hitting .150 is stunting his growth.
The guy is a top prospect. The Yankees don’t want anything to happen that will put his ability in doubt
I only want Montero to be 100% ready when he’s eventually promoted.
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Disagree, calling him up and giving him a taste and if he fails and is sent down shows him what he needs to work on. Leaving him against inferior competition stunts his growth and puts his ability in doubt. If you are a 20 year old in AAA and you OPS 1.000 in the 2nd half, your ability is in doubt if you’re not in the majors pretty soon after that. Especially when you have a track record.
You can NEVER tell when a prospect is 100% ready. And even bringing him up at 100% ready is not a guarantee that he will succeed, and mentally they may have lost him at 75% readiness or 90% readiness because he was sitting down in the minors being passed over by anyone and everyone.
WarningTrackPower – I think it’s premature to think about who Phil would replace. He’s still a few weeks away, and, as we’ve seen, anything can happen. Garcia could fall apart, Nova could pull who know’s what…..impossible to predict. We should have the “problem” of every starter pitching well.
Off to work.
El Nino sighting:
RiverAveBlues RT @Joelsherman1: More hints Jeter to DL: My colleague, George King, says Ramiro Pena is at Stadium #Yankees
Velocity with control is the key for Phil Hughes
mick,
I’m going to post something that’s sure to kick up a bleep-storm.
First, Montero is not as proficient at fielding his position as Cano or Jeter or whomever else you want to bring up.
Second, He’s had some mental setbacks. Not unusual for a prospect. In fact, it’s to be expected.
The Yankees must feel he’s not ready yet. And that’s more likely than not wanting to expose him imo. I can’t think of a time they hid a prospect because they wanted to protect his trade value.
Ramiro Pena at the Stadium per J. Sherman.
Heyman-like Looks REALLY likely that Jeter goes on the DL
I only want Montero to be 100% ready when he’s eventually promoted.
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There are no guarantees WTP.
Mantle was sent down as many others who went on to stardom.
He would not play fulltime unless he catches fire and split time with Cervelli if not ready.
Again, this is if Martin goes DL.
What is wrong with some struggle, it is almost inevitable, but will lead to growth.
El Nino has returned.
We gain some on the defensive side of the game, but we lose a lot on the offensive side
of the game with Jeter going on the DL.
Not even Pena can match Jeter’s offensive contributions.
They called Jeter up in ’95, he got to whet his appetite at the major league level.
Then they sent him back down when Tony Fernandez came of the d.l..
Pena’s hitting well this season, no? Amazing what a little development can do.
Not even Pena can match Jeter’s offensive contributions.
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Nunez will be the starter.
Mell-Jeter has to go on the DL. I don’t care how close he is to 3,000 hits.
ARod had a similar injury last year and he landed on the DL.
Safe play is to DL Jete, let the calf heal properly with zero chance of a setback and return to the diamond at 100% in two weeks
Jeter has been about a .250 hitter this year with no power, I think Pena or Nunez could provide that. The reason to keep playing Jeter is the tantalizing quality of Jeter’s ceiling theoretically being higher.
WTF:
I don’t care all that much about where or when he reaches 3000 hits, but I agree he should go to the DL.
Montero could be getting bored in the minors. Maybe this is why he slumped. Hitting should not be an issue, fielding might.
They got Martin for the job but only for a year.
He seems to be breaking down, give him a rest.
This is the perfect time for Montero if they DL Martin.
if Martin gets to DL….no way Montero comes up
if Martin gets to DL….no way Montero comes up
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care to elaborate?
does anyone think that hughes velocity will continue to go up a tick..by the time he comes back? I’m not suggestion that he will throw 97 but i was wondering.
does anyone think that hughes velocity will continue to go up a tick..by the time he comes back?
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Yes when he comes up I expect him to be throwing 92 avg
I hope Hughes continues to long toss.
# mick June 14th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
if Martin gets to DL….no way Montero comes up
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care to elaborate?
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they are going to trade him before they bring him up
El Nino up, emergency catcher problem solved!
why was montero benched twice by aaa mgr last week?
jonmorosi #BlueJays send Kyle Drabek to minors, call up Zach Stewart. #MLB
It’s at the point where you have to honestly believe Montero will be traded
they are going to trade him before they bring him up
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inside info or your opinion?
why was montero benched twice by aaa mgr last week?
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Eye infection was the scuttlebut.
Mick-I could be wrong, but I believe the reason was Montero is immature and he acted out=forcing the manager to bench him.
So much for the Jays young pitching. Love to hear about them every spring.
the eye infection was separate from the benching at mgr’s discretion.
Waiting for the “False alarm, it was just a new bat boy” tweet…
it was reported that they had him( Montero) in a trade three times..looks to me they rather have a pitcher than him
it was reported that they had him( Montero) in a trade three times..looks to me they rather have a pitcher than him
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For Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee. Now find a pitcher of that quality available.
That was also before half the yankee lineup crashed.
what pitcher other than felix , josh johnson are you talking about?….nobody is available.
So quick to DL Jeter, but continue to let Martin sit on the bench injured, when there are other catching options, on the team AND AAA.
Doesn’t jive with the whole, we dont want a short bench in NL parks thought.
# Jerkface June 14th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
it was reported that they had him( Montero) in a trade three times..looks to me they rather have a pitcher than him
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For Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee. Now find a pitcher of that quality available.
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Soria also
Soria also
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Nope
The three pitchers worth trading him for aren’t on the market.
I can’t see trading away our blue chip hitting prospect, something we haven’t had in a long time, for pitching. Of which we seem to have a surplus of.
what pitcher other than felix , josh johnson are you talking about?….nobody is available.
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Wouldn’t even want Johnson at this point.
He is always on the DL.
Montero was never in a deal for Soria, that was just an ESPN blogger taking a ‘yankees are looking into Soria’ rumor and speculating that they might trade Jesus Montero for him. But if Jesus Montero were ever offered for Joakim Soria the trade would have been made already.
Bringing Montero up for a few weeks isn’t going to hurt his trade value. Scouts don’t turn on a 21-year old prospect that quickly.
Justin Smoak was hitting .209/.316/.353 in 235 ABs for Texas when the Mariners fell over themselves trying to acquire him for Cliff Lee.
Carlos Gomez hit .232/.288/.304 in 125 ABs for the Mets before he became the centerpiece of the Santana trade
Carlos Gonzalez hit .242/.273/.361 in 302 ABs for the Athletics before he was traded for Rockies franchise player Matt Holliday
Cameron Maybin hit .143/.208/.265 in 49 ABs and Andrew Miller had a 5.69 ERA in 74.1 ip for Detroit before they were traded for Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis
clearly a top prospect sucking it up in the majors for 1/3 of a season does nothing to hurt their trade value. In fact, prospects who come up and rake right away have no reason to be traded in the first place, so teams looking to sell really only get to pick from prospects who have never touched the majors, or have struggled in the early going
# Jerkface June 14th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Soria also
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Nope
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was reported they offered JM for Soria
was reported they offered JM for Soria
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No it wasn’t.
# m June 14th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
The three pitchers worth trading him for aren’t on the market.
I can’t see trading away our blue chip hitting prospect, something we haven’t had in a long time, for pitching. Of which we seem to have a surplus of.
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just what he is …a prospect
espn with some stuff on “Prospect Month”.
Here’s a link of callups for those that like to track minor leaguers (from other teams, haha).
http://espn.go.com/mlb/debuts
# joeman June 14th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
# Jerkface June 14th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Soria also
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Nope
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was reported they offered JM for Soria
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it wasn’t true
Jerk check this out
headlines
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Yankees Trade Rumors: Jesus Montero for Joakim Soria Refused by Royals
# joeman June 14th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
# m June 14th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
The three pitchers worth trading him for aren’t on the market.
I can’t see trading away our blue chip hitting prospect, something we haven’t had in a long time, for pitching. Of which we seem to have a surplus of.
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just what he is …a prospect
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a prospect on a team that desperately needs young players like him now and going forward
The Yankees unwillingness to bring up Montero does suggest he is trade bait
http://www.theyankeeu.com/2010.....osal-20064
Jayson Stark bites off a Heymanism and thinks it means Jesus Montero was offered. Then he steps back on his own statement in his chat. Fake.
According to Jayson Stark of ESPN , the Royals don’t seem like they are going to part with their closer, Joakim Soria , and they have even turned down an offer by the Yankees that included their top prospect, catcher Jesus Montero .
Here’s more from Stark:
“Lots of Zack Greinke and Joakim Soria rumors flying in Kansas City. But teams we’ve surveyed say they see no sign that either is going anywhere. The Yankees just made another run at Soria, as first reported by SI.com —even dangling Jesus Montero. But the Royals weren’t interested.”
The Yankees haven’t been impressed with the relievers available on the trade market, so it seems like they are going for the big fish rather than give up prospects for mediocre players.
They might eventually settle on some less than spectacular relievers, but not until they make sure they haven’t passed up a chance to get a Soria-caliber player.
The Yankees must have been serious about trying to land Soria, though. Up until this point, the Yankees have only offered Montero in deals that included Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee .
Yankees Trade Rumors: Jesus Montero for Joakim Soria Refused by Royals
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Read my link, turns out its bogus.
It took about 30 seconds, after the Royals made Soria their ex-closer, for baseball people to resume second-guessing K.C.’s disinterest in even listening to offers to trade him last year. But here’s the deal on one Soria myth that’s out there: The Yankees never “offered” Jesus Montero for Soria at any point. But they were clearly among the teams that dialed Dayton Moore’s number to ask about Soria, both at the 2010 trading deadline and last winter. And would they have been willing to discuss a Montero-for-Soria trade on both occasions? Executives all over the game are convinced they would.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....BHeadlines
Basically, why would you believe Jayson Stark (who is clearly biting off of a Heyman article) over any of the NY media that have actual inside sources (like Sherman)
Of course that was bogus.
NEXT!!!
Montero has been in trade talks since this time last season. Montero provides the biggest bat of the three; as he is ranked #3 prospect by Baseball America and is currently hitting .311 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre.
Of course he is in trade talks. Phil Hughes was in trade talks since he was signed.
Why would the Yanks trade Montero?
Just because Jason Stark says that executives think that the Yankees would have offered Montero for Soria doesn’t make it so…..
Why would the Yanks trade Montero?”
Especially when we’re short on ML catching!
a short time ago SF was asking about him
# mick June 14th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Why would the Yanks trade Montero?
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for SPing
# mick June 14th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
Why would the Yanks trade Montero?
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because many ppl believe they are a pitcher away from being on the top again
a short time ago SF was asking about him
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Everyone who trades with the Yankees asks him about, and banuelos, and betances, and every prospect. Whats your angle here?
# m June 14th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Why would the Yanks trade Montero?”
Especially when we’re short on ML catching!
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and they’re old
because many ppl believe they are a pitcher away from being on the top again
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who is this pitcher?
would you trade Montero straight up for Matt Cain
“would you trade Montero straight up for Matt Cain”
No ….id take my chances at having them both in a couple years.
if Martin gets to DL ..possible AR gets the call
i trade him for lincecum
Aren’t there other Yankee catching prospects that project to be better bets as an all-around catcher? I can see some of those guys going in a trade, because beyond Cervelli and another year (maybe) of Martin we have no short to intermediate solutions.
romine is on the dl
A K per game at The AAA Level is the concern right now with Montero….He has to cut down the whiffs and stop chasing
Id love it if the Yanks could sign Hamels after 2012.
# blake June 14th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
“would you trade Montero straight up for Matt Cain”
No ….id take my chances at having them both in a couple years.
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he’s a FA after the 12 season…no way SF signs him & Yankees could use him now
Pat M…Montero as a power hitter will strike out. It seems they are babying him.
# mick June 14th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
because many ppl believe they are a pitcher away from being on the top again
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who is this pitcher?
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The usual suspects JJ or the King. There are Yankee fans that believe one of those guys will be in pinstripes at some point in the season.
Montero has already learned wax on/wax off and paint the fence. He still has one more hurdle to climb. Thats obviously perfecting the CRANE before being called up. Shouldnt be much longer.
A K per game at The AAA Level is the concern right now with Montero….He has to cut down the whiffs and stop chasing
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Not any more of a concern than any big bat that comes up.
Cashman coming up on Michael Kay right now.
he’s a FA after the 12 season…no way SF signs him & Yankees could use him now
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Flyball right hander, not a good fit.
Cash on with K
# mick June 14th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
romine is on the dl
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didn’t know that…well say hello again to Molina
When Montero notices that R. Pena’s locker is empty, the guy is going to be so upset.
Hopefully he can use that anger in a positive way by hitting a couple HR’s in his next game.
Part of the reason Id like to take a swipe at Liriano is because he could give them a potential upside Lefty for next year. Then they could left him walk after the 2012 season and dip their toes into a pretty good FA class for starting pitching if they need to.
Tom-Please provide some notes from the interview if you can
thanks for the heads up Bad Scooter.
Here’s the link:
http://espn.go.com/espnradio/p.....ign=WEPNAM
Cliff Lee seems to be the only player the Yankees legitimately offered Montero for. I don’t even believe the Montero for Halladay straight-up offer was a serious effort, as there’s no way the Yankees could have believed the Blue Jays would take it. Obviously if you can get the #1 pitcher in baseball for ONE 19-year old prospect you’d do it, but they weren’t going to package him with other prospects like they did for Lee.
Remember, the Yankees also “offered” Hughes for Santana, but that doesn’t mean they were ever shopping him around. And they certainly didn’t care about him not being ready or hurting his trade value when they promoted him in April of 2007, when he was all of 20 years old.
Martin: Day to day, not looking at D.L. right now.
did’n it look like Jeter hurt his calf on the swing
RS,
I think Hughes was in the serious offer for Halladay. Very short term.
Sounds like they’re still going to the “process” of deciding what roster moves they’re going to make. lol.
AndrewMarchand Cashman on with Kay just said that they will let Jeter try to change his mind, but it sounds unlikely
Pena’s coming up. Be it for a few days while Jete ‘rests’ or for a few weeks if Jeet DL’d.
Just because Pena is here doesn’t mean Jeter is going on DL. Pena will be activated, so someone else might go on DL. Waiting to see what Jeter shows them.
Martin is day-to-day. Doesn’t think it’s a DL thing.
I can’t believe they think Montero’s bat isn’t ready . That is bogus. Maybe the glove, but the bat, no way.
In fact, if they didn’t get Martin, he would have been up already.
Martin is day-to-day. Doesn’t think it’s a DL thing.
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Infuriating. You can’t tell me anyone watched him swinging the bat 2 days ago and thought he looked day to day. He couldnt go back to back!
AndrewMarchand Cashman said it is “always better safe than sorry.”
AndrewMarchand Cashman said chase for 3K has “no relevance” into their final decision.
Jeter should have tagged up last night. Rare bad decision on his part. Big run in a 1-0 loss.
WFAN saying that Jeter has been placed on the DL. Pena scratched at Scranton apparently for an anticipated call up.
Jorge if there’s injuries, he’ll catch.
Phil was good, up to ’93 sat ’92. It was a good day. He looked good.
blake June 14th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Just because Jason Stark says that executives think that the Yankees would have offered Montero for Soria doesn’t make it so…
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But doesn’t it blake? DOESN’T IT?!!!!
Hughes pitched mostly at 92 today per Cash.
Martin had a setback, I would just DL him.
Cash is talking about Montero. Doesn’t think Montero will be in play because he doesn’t think Martin will go to the DL.
# mick June 14th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
I can’t believe they think Montero’s bat isn’t ready . That is bogus. Maybe the glove, but the bat, no way.
In fact, if they didn’t get Martin, he would have been up already.
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Translation we’re going to trade him
AndrewMarchand Cashman said it is “always better safe than sorry.”
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Lol right. Like with Martin?
Heres an outside the boxer…..What if they offered Montero for Jose Bautista? AA is a big picture thinker and the Jays aren’t good enough right now to win the division. The Jays could convert him to 1B. Never happen but the Yanks should only trade Montero for an impact bat like that or a handful of starting pitchers…..Bautista is kinda old though.
Yankeefem –
You’ve got a great memory!! I had a great time at the game. I got to the stadium with no problem, and I thought it was a beautiful setting. Very exciting to see Manny B. up close and personal. Can’t wait to see him some day in the Bronx!
Where are you sitting on Sunday? I sprung for a box seat. I’m in Section 7.
Cashman throwing out some new slang. Looking to get that V-lo up. haha.
Hughes is a starter, easier to patch up the bullpen than rotation.
Cash: Have not talked about Montero; Martin isn’t a D.L. thing.
Hughes a starter. Easier to patch a BP together.
Feliciano is a ‘wing and prayer’
Brackman, no to BP roll on Yanks. Bumped to SWB BP because he’s in ‘timeout’
Bautista is kinda old though.
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Ugh and not a guarantee and just signed a big contract. And he has a penis face. I don’t want to look at him for 162 games.
Doesn’t think Montero will be in play because he doesn’t think Martin will go to the DL.
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which means he would bring him up if they did DL him…good sign.
Phelps: “leaning to call him up”
They are handling this Martin thing ridiculous.
He is too important to this team for them to be messing around like this.
Possible, but highly unlikely that Feliciano returns.
Brackman is not an option for bullpen now (obviously), “he’s struggling.” Won’t see him in big leagues this year.
This team is so annoying when it comes to prospects. They’ll let a 21-year old Melky replace Hideki Matsui in LF, but they can’t let a 21-year old Montero replace Cervelli and Jones as a BUC/occasional DH
Leaning to Phelps. But leaving options open. Might consider starting Noesi.
JF,
Lol.
BloggingBombers Cashman just said on the Michael Kay Show that Brackman is struggling badly at Triple-A and is not an option now & probably not this year.
Montero is “doing fine”.
Jerkface June 14th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Bautista is kinda old though.
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Ugh and not a guarantee and just signed a big contract. And he has a penis face. I don?t want to look at him for 162 games.
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Ugh and not a guarantee and just signed a big contract. And he has a penis face. I don’t want to look at him for 162 games.
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Would some Igawa shades fix the problem? Maybe a rubber mask?
Manny and Dellin: Not ruled out in BP roll.
Not on Radar, but not ruled out.
I hope they are certain about Martin…..because screwing around and playing him every other day and then having to wind up putting him on the DL anyway would be bad.
Tom-Thanks for all the updates. I appreciate that.
Listening to the program right now myself.
Sad to hear what Cash said about Brackman. Sounds like he’s going in the wrong direction.
RS,
Makes you wonder how Cano slipped between the cracks.
Kay: “It worked for Joba”
BloggingBombers Cashman also just said the Yankees are leaning toward bringing up Phelps for Thursday, though Noesi is still an option.
Phelps better get the memo that he has to pitch a great game on my birthday.
# mick June 14th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Doesn’t think Montero will be in play because he doesn’t think Martin will go to the DL.
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which means he would bring him up if they did DL him…good sign.
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did he say that
Brackman was always a long shot for the rotation. Tall and raw, put him in the BP.
WTP, NP.
# Tom in N.J. June 14th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Manny and Dellin: Not ruled out in BP roll.
Not on Radar, but not ruled out.
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*gulps*
Cashman just said “process”.
I had a drink a shot.
# Tom in N.J. June 14th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
Kay: “It worked for Joba”
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Kay trying to tweak those still holding out hope
Took 6:53 to use the word “process”
Threw in “development”, too.
Confident we can make playoffs even if we don’t make a single external move. I feel the same way.
So you put Jeter and Martin on the DL, Posada doesn’t have a position the play with 6 games coming up in NL parks and management saying he is not an option to catch due to prior concussion issues.
So who is your backup catcher and who do the Yanks call up going forward ?
# SoS June 14th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
RS,
Makes you wonder how Cano slipped between the cracks.
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pure luck they tried to move him more than once like Montero. Hey maybe Jesus will be like but mash more when he gets here
If we didn’t sign Martin is Montero on the big club opening day? I’m sure in his mind he thought so. I think he was down when he was sent back to AAA and that contributed to his slow (for him) start. He was dreaming of an unreal clubhouse and flights to games and had to go back to bus rides and and dumpy clubhouses.
Confident we can make playoffs even if we don’t make a single external move.
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Bubba is our centerfielder. Officially in Stealth Mode.
m June 14th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Took 6:53 to use the word “process”
Threw in “development”, too.
Confident we can make playoffs even if we don’t make a single external move. I feel the same way
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playoffs are a given but who just wants to make the playoffs….a # 1A or 2 SP is needed
JackCurryYES Cashman said the Yankees will be “hard pressed” not to put Jeter on the d.l. If Yanks make mistake w calf injury, it could be major problem
Cash said they didn’t take and hide Jorge’s catching equipment. He’s the emergency catcher and isn’t ruled out as putting the gear on this year. I think that’s what he said. Tom?
Bad Scooter,
Montero was on his way to being on the Opening Day roster when Cervelli got injured in ST. But it seems like he went away from his game and the opportunity slipped away.
I may be wrong, but didn’t Montero start off well, but dropped off since then?
nofn way, Martin not playing again just put him on the DL I can’t take more Cervelli PAs
Joelsherman1 Near-daily occurrence now: Tony Pena out early with Cervelli working on throwing #Yankees
New Post w/lineup
Erin-Brian is 100% correct. Taking a chance to run Jeter out there with the injury could be a major problem.
I agree with Cash regarding the two kids down in the minors.
Betances and Manny are not the answers to the pitching problem.
Those 2 are being groomed as starters for now. What they need are more innings and additional experience down in the minors.
Martin not in the lineup again tonight. Gardner up top, Swisher/Nunez/Cervelli the lower third.
eboland11 Martin out of lineup once again. Sixth time in seven games
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Great, I can’t wait to watch Texas run wild on Cervelli and I love watching him play catch with Granderson.
No, I agree, you want to make noise in the playoffs.
But we have a 1, and potentially three 2′s in Colon, Burnett, and Hughes. That and this offense could get it done.
Not seeing any 1A or 2SP headed this way. I think everyone’s going to hold on to their pitching.
Can Pena catch!? I wouldnt mind in game training if we have to. Please no more Eyes wide shut behind the plate.
Russell Martin (back) is not in the Yankees’ lineup on Tuesday night against the Rangers.
It’s the sixth time in seven games that Martin has not been penciled into the Yankees’ batting order. He’s still having trouble with his back and could be placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday night.
It’s amazing how terrible some of the decisions are coming out of this front office. If Jeter is in fact DL’ed then the most obvious call up would be Montero. He could get some abs @ DH against LHP with Posada on the bench, catch a game or 2 to give Martin who’s obviously playing @ 75% right now a blow and get maybe 40-50abs over the next 2 weeks.
The only thing Ramiro Pena should be doing @ the stadium is dropping off Monteros’ bats,glove and jockstraps!
Girardi’s mancrushing really annoys me….
So is this going to be the new thing with every top pitching prospect we have coming up and being put in the pen.
Joba,Hughes and now Betances and Banuelos