Scranton heading to the finals

by Travis G on Sep 13, 2009 11:14 PM EDT in Minors

After downing the Gwinnett Braves, three games to one, the Scranton Yankees will play in the Governors' Cup finals -

Making his Triple-A debut, McAllister pitched 5 strong innings, holding the Gwinnett Braves scoreless until the Yankees built a big lead that became a 12-3 win.

"He was good," Yankees manager Dave Miley said. "For his first Triple-A start in that environment in the playoffs, he gave us exactly what we needed.

The victory clinched the first-round series and secured a return trip to the championship round, where the Yankees will face [the] Durham [Bulls].

However, the team and league's MVP, Shelley Duncan, will not be with the squad since he's currently in the Bronx. The International League's Rookie of the Year will stay with Scranton though.

Some other minor league news:

According to Baseball America, Jesus Montero would have been the Minor League Player of the Year if not for a broken finger that sidelined him the last month of the season. Instead, the award went to the Braves' 20-year-old Jason Heyward, who hit .323/.408/.555 between three levels.
It's fitting that the surgery is named after a one-time Yankee, because another just went through it. This time it was Dellin Betances, who may not pitch again until late next season or possibly 2011.
Ian Kennedy reappeared, upholding his vow to pitch again this year after suffering an aneurysm in May. He threw two scoreless innings for the Tampa Yankees in game one of the Florida State League finals.

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I'm just stunned

They didn’t keep Shelley down there with AJax. Thats one BIG AAA bat for them this year.

-I'm the straw that stirs the drink.........Then I drink the drink too.------You're Welcome.

by ReggieARodJeter on Sep 14, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions

I'm sure he doesn't mind being on a big leagues expanded roster right now

If Shelley could only make better ball contact.

Ian Kennedy throwing again is encouraging. Let’s get some poor sucker to take him and Igawa.

by BigSlim on Sep 14, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Poor Shelley

What will he have to do to get on an MLB roster. He was MVP of the International League this year, I am sure there are a few teams in the bigs that would take his bat.

by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Sep 14, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

Another TJ surgery on Cashman's resume...

…hooray for risk/reward drafting.

by New York Sports Jerk on Sep 14, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

sigh...

by NumberSeven on Sep 14, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

If someone thinks TJ is unique to Cashman

they’re not paying attention.

by Peter Lacock on Sep 14, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

but NYSJ is referring (and i’m agreeing) to the fact the that Cash has taken on a few arms in recent history with the knowledge that they may need TJ surgery- See: Brackman, Andrew or Sanchez, Humberto…

by NumberSeven on Sep 14, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you...

…somebody, for understanding.

by New York Sports Jerk on Sep 14, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions

We're so low in the draft queue yearly

These are mistakes that the deep-pocketed Yankees can afford to make for every Joba Chamberlain they find. He was battling weight problems and triceps tendonitis when the Yankees drafted him.

by BigSlim on Sep 14, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

the Yanks tend to get a pitcher who has “fallen” in the draft because of their signability or health concerns. So the Yankees end up getting higher end talent in a lower draft position. Most of these guys end up being busts anyway, so I don’t see what’s so terrible about having someone who may need to go through TJ.

If you’re the Rays, and you suck every year, sure go out and get a “solid” top pick (like Josh Hamilton, Delmon Young, Baldelli…..those guys all panned out just as the Rays wanted). From a low draft spot, why not take a chance? It’s a crapshoot anyways.

Facial LaFleur, total facial.

by Lord Duggan on Sep 15, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions