Look Back: 2007 Top 30 Prospects
by Brandon C. on Dec 26, 2009 1:15 PM EST
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Every year, Mike Ashmore releases a Look Back at the Baseball America Top Prospects List. I thought it would be interesting to look back at his look back and see which Yankees have stuck in the system.
1. Phil Hughes, P
I think we know what happened with Hughes. Hughes will go into spring training fighting for a spot in the rotation.
2. Jose Tabata, OF
Traded to the Pirates in the Xavier Nady trade. Still a top prospect.
3. Humberto Sanchez, P
Interesting story. Sanchez made it to the bigs as a September Call-Up in 2008. After struggling with injuries and rocky pitching in 2009 the Yankees released him. The Yankees would later re-sign him, as they hope he recovers his prospect status.
4. Dellin Betances, P
Still with the Yankees in the lower levels of the farm system.
5. Joba Chamberlain, P
Never heard of this guy, so I can't review his prospect status. Just kidding! Joba will compete for a starting job in 2010 Spring Training.
6. Ian Kennedy, P
After a promising start to his MLB career, Kennedy struggled in 2008. 2009 brought Kennedy back to the bigs for an inning. Kennedy was traded to the Tigers in the Curtis Granderson trade.
7. Tyler Clippard, P
Traded to the Nationals for Jon Albaladejo back in 2008.
8. J. Brent Cox, P
Up in air former prospect turned batting practice pitcher. Cox struggled in 2009 in a major way. Last we've heard of him he was considering quitting baseball.
9. Kevin Whelan, P
Still a prospect reliever who last pitched for AAA Scranton. Very well could make his MLB debut in 2010.
10. Brett Gardner, OF
The Yankees current left-fielder.
11. Marcos Vechionacci, 3B
Struggled in 2009, I THINK he was let go as a minor-league free agent
12. Jeff Marquez, P
Traded to the White Sox in the Nick Swisher trade.
13. Eric Duncan, 1B/3B
Never made it to the bigs with the Yankees, had a horrible 2009 season for Scranton. Let go as a minor-league free agent, signed by the Braves.
14. Chris Garcia, P
Often-injured prospect is still with the Yankees.
15. Mark Melancon, P
Will compete for a spot on the Yankees roster in 2010. Still a pretty good prospect.
16. Alan Horne, P
Often injured pitcher that has probably lost his prospect status. If he regains his health, he might still have the talent.
17. Angel Reyes, P
After googling him, this was all I could find. The only player on this list that I have never heard of.
18. Austin Jackson, OF
Traded to the Tigers in the Curtis Granderson trade. Might open the 2010 season as the Tigers starting center-fielder.
19. Chase Wright, P
Best known for giving up four straight home runs on Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN against the Red Sox. Was traded to the Brewers for a single-A ball player.
20. George Kontos, P
Made it to AAA and pitched well before having surgery on his arm.
21. Jesus Montero, C
Will likely start the 2010 season in AAA. Could make it to the bigs this year, but more likely next year.
22. Steven White, P
Struggled with the Yankees in 2008 and was released.
23. T.J. Beam, P
Bounced around in AAA and MLB with other teams after rejecting an offer to re-sign with the Yankees in 2007.
24. Zach McAllister, P
Top pitching prospect will start the year in AAA.
25. Colin Curtis, OF
Top outfield prospect will start the year in AAA.
26. Jeff Karstens, P
Traded to the Pirates in the Xavier Nady trade.
27. Josue Calzado, OF
Last I've heard of him he hit .179 in Tampa in 2008.
28. Bronson Sardinha, OF
Made the Yankees postseason roster back in 2007. Became a free agent that postseason and after two unsuccessful minor-league stints is currently a free agent.
29. Tim Norton, P
Couldn't find anything on Norton.
30. Daniel McCutchen, P
Traded to the Pirates in the Xavier Nady trade.
Interesting to see that only 12 of the 30 prospects are still with the Yankees. Also interesting to look back at the 2004, 2005, and 2006 versions. Enjoy!
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Am i allowed to request
a little more detailed breakdown of Chad Curtis, now that he is our top OF prospect?
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Chad Curtis was the OF who played for the Yanks during the 90’s dynasty who called out Jeter for chatting with Arod while there was a brawl going on (meaning guys were standing around and looking at each other).
Colin Curtis is nothing to get excited about. If he reaches his potential he’ll be a 4th outfielder. He’ll be 25 next season and didn’t fair well in Scranton. Not much power and not much speed. He can play all 3 outfield spots.
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Basically what Jscape said
I worded it wrong in my post. When I said “top outfield prospect” I meant top level outfield prospect. He is the only real outfield prospect left in AAA and if you still consider him a prospect after some rocky performances than he is the highest level prospect. Overall, he is not the top outfield prospect, however.
If anyone's interested
I broke down the top 30 2006 Yankee prospects and went pretty indepth during the season.
http://mvn.com/pendingpinstripes/2009/06/where-are-they-now-2006-yankees-prospects-21-30/
http://mvn.com/pendingpinstripes/2009/06/where-are-they-now-2006-yankees-prospects-11-20/
http://mvn.com/pendingpinstripes/2009/06/where-are-they-now-2006-yankees-prospects-1-10/
The farm system has come along way, even when considering the recent trades.
Greg F.
http://pendingpinstripes.net
Angel Reyes
Was a Dominican pitcher. Last pitched in Charleston in 2008 for 7 innings. Either released or injured, I assume; he had an 11.74 ERA in 7 innings. In 118 minor league innings over 3 seasons, he has 121 K’s. He’ll only be 23 at the start of the 2010, so if he’s still healthy, somebody could give him a chance.
Timothy Norton is 26, and played this year at Florida (he seems to have missed 2008). Decent numbers (2.75 ERA, 30 K, 36 innings), but he’s 26, so his chance of becoming a Major Leaguer is nil.
So this post really has nothing to do with the story but I really wanted to share this with everybody that reads this blog. I live in the phili area and I am a die-hard Yankee fan. I am so sick and tired of hearing phillies fans pass off their recent loss to our new York Yankees. I wear my hat with pride every day and all I hear is, “well we won it last year so you guys just bought it this year”. We won the world series this year with pride and a never say die attitude. I never speak up and say my team is going to win but these phili fans constantly predict wins and go on and on about thir team and I don’t say a word but if I were to predict a win once I would get bashed. Thank you for all who read my rant, I just wanted to get that out(it does feel good to rub 27 in their face tho). Thank you for everyone who puts this blog together and gives me a place to go to find people who love this team as much as me. Merry Christmas everybody and go Yankees .
by Gmen78 on Dec 26, 2009 7:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Can i ask one question im sort of confused about...
Joba is off the leash this year….Hughes is on it….how are they fighting for a spot on the Ro w
Ithout hendering each other development?..I mean we already have cc, andy a.j. and javy….
Ain’t somebody gonna get screwed here?….
Great post really a great way to get someone started with their own prospect research….
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by NYYWinsRings27 on Dec 26, 2009 8:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Interesting Question
I did put some thought into this and I think that while it can hurt the performances, in reality it can actually help the two to be a part of such a thing. Fighting for your rotation spot can prove to be an important experience and it can really help the person that wins the spot. As for the loser of the spot, he moves to the bullpen OR AAA (more likely bullpen) and regains his confidence (hopefully) by pitching well in the bullpen.
well
a simple look back to any random season in modern times and you’ll realize that every year probably only 1-2 teams manage to go through the year with 5 starters starting over 90% of their games. which is the key here, they want some serious depth and not be caught with Sidney Ponson + Kei Igawa in their rotation (again)
by RollingWave on Dec 26, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
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