Minor League Mondays: More of the Same

by Lord Duggan on Jul 4, 2011 2:05 PM EDT in Minors

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As the minor league seasons also approach their halfway points, there are a few story-lines that an avid follower of the Yankees should be aware of:

Graham Stoneburner has returned from the DL (neck), and is currently rehabbing and getting stretched back out in rookie ball. In five innings, spanning two short stars, Stoneburner has given up one run, striking out eight and walking one. If everything goes to plan, he should be able to rejoin the rotation in AA Trenton very soon. Stoneburner was one of the prospects that I was most excited to watch this season, but his hot start was derailed by this trip to the DL. Hopefully he can pick up where he left off.
After nearly being called up to the Yankees before Brian Gordon was acquired, David Phelps was placed on the disabled list after his June 21st start with tightness in his shoulder. Although Phelps and the medical staff do not seem to think the injury is overly serious, it is an unfortunate setback in a terrific AAA campaign for Phelps.
Since June 13th, Jesus Montero is hitting .292/.378/.444 with 3 HR. During that same timeframe, Russell Martin is hitting .188/.291/.271 with 1 HR. So...you know....call him up. Also worthy of note, in recent weeks, Montero has been much more selective at the plate, resulting in a lot of favorable counts, hard hit balls, and walks.
Bryce Harper was promoted to Double-A Harrisburg. In before Manny Banuelos strikes him out.

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Mr."Should Move to Second and Give Up Batting Lefty"

Is hitting .386/.417/.500 w/5 doubles in his last 10 games at Staten Island. He might not have to quit baseball just yet.

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Jul 4, 2011 2:12 PM EDT reply actions

Un-workable.

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by Lord Duggan on Jul 4, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Since June 13th, Jesus Montero is hitting .292/.378/.444 with 3 HR. During that same timeframe, Russell Martin is hitting .188/.291/.271 with 1 HR. So…you know….call him up.

But… but… the Yankees are in first place and thus don’t have to do anything to fix problems!!!

Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.

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by Andrew GM on Jul 4, 2011 2:17 PM EDT reply actions

Russell Martin is an all-star.

What more do you want?

by Briceratops on Jul 4, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions

totally logical argument

martin and jeter are better than tex and cc because they are all-stars

Remember when I was Lance Pendleton's biggest fan? Back to reality.

by ZigKitsune on Jul 4, 2011 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I dont care how many all stars there are, if you need room, kick out jeet

No offense to DJ, but if I had to choose I would put CC Sabathia in over him. You just don’t leave out a guy with 11 wins, 3.05 ERA, 106 K

by yanksrule on Jul 4, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Harrisburg vs. Trenton

Sadly, they don’t play in Trenton again next year, but the Thunder visit Hburg August 12-14. That’s right before I go back to school so I’m tempted to check it out…

Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.

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by Andrew GM on Jul 4, 2011 2:18 PM EDT reply actions

OT: Toronto putting the BoSox away early today.

7 – 0 in the 3rd. Lackey taken out. Wheeler in.

Also. No. No Bautista homers today. :(
On that note, I never thought I would root for a player so much on a division rival’s team.

by ultimate913 on Jul 4, 2011 2:32 PM EDT reply actions

OldHossRadbourn Old Hoss Radbourn
“This is deep-cover agent Lohn Jackey reporting in to Boss Brashman. Operation Rotation Kill is a smashing success. Over and out.”

Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.

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by Andrew GM on Jul 4, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I love this so much.

It's like being a huge fan of winning, which we do, relentlessly.

by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jul 4, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Except worse. AJ wound up with an ERA+ of 81 last season, finishing with a 10-15 record and 5.26 ERA. So far this season, and not counting today’s stellar 2.1 IP and 7 runs allowed, Lackey is sporting a 5-7 record, 6.81 ERA, and a ridiculous ERA+ of 59.

by waw on Jul 4, 2011 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Love it.

by CoachKennyBuford on Jul 4, 2011 2:54 PM EDT reply actions

The catching situation

is ridiculous. Martin has totally stopped hitting (for months now), and Girardi doesn’t even trust Cervelli. Martin played every inning in the last series, despite a day game after a night game – and is starting tonight after a 10-inning affair yesterday.

And it’s BS about how Montero would need to “play everyday” to justify a promotion. He’d get plenty of experience splitting DH/C this year while helping the ML team, something that both Cashman and Newman have expressed is the Yankees’ top concern, not “refining” a prospect’s game. (While they do the opposite with Noesi, Nunez, Joba, etc.)

by Travis G on Jul 4, 2011 3:21 PM EDT reply actions

All part of his plan to work Martin to death and force Cash-money to send up Montero

by pastor2b on Jul 4, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Up until a few weeks ago Montero wasn't hitting that well

And had some alleged “effort” concerns. You can’t promote a kid who thinks he can just show up and play when he wants. I honestly don’t blame Montero one bit for getting frustrated, but if he wants to be a championship caliber professional baseball player he needs to learn to pay his dues before he can be a star.

Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by CasanovaWong on Jul 4, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

Should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be facing a finality beyond your comprehension, and you will not be counting days, or months, or years, but milleniums in a place with no doors.

by YankeesJets on Jul 4, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Except

that he has “paid his dues.” He’s had 800 PA at AAA in 200 games. This is more than seasoning. It makes you think they’re keeping him down in order to trade him. But then the question is: for who?

by Travis G on Jul 5, 2011 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Here's hoping Stoneburner comes back to form after this DL stint

I really want him to succeed!

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by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 4, 2011 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

Disaster averted.

A-Gon GIDP with 2 on and tying runner on deck.

I have a feeling I’ll be hearing the same thing later on when a certain captain comes back. sigh

by ultimate913 on Jul 4, 2011 4:21 PM EDT reply actions

And Youk left in 5th after HBP

"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel

by tnredneckyankeesfan on Jul 4, 2011 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Baffling Player Moves!

It seems like we keep winning despite management’s best efforts to sabotage us. I can’t believe Pena is the best infielder we can come up with besides Nunez. Why in God’s name is Cervelli still in pinstripes? And how the hell did Mitre come back to almost throw away a win for us? Why??? What happened to Eric Chavez? Jorge Vasquez? And I guess it’s getting silly to even mention Montero.

by alouishes on Jul 4, 2011 4:39 PM EDT reply actions