NY Yankees Prospect Mason Williams Delivers on High Bonus
For some Yankee fans the 2010 draft was a failure before the players even received their assignments. The big over-slot signing was Mason Williams, who got first round money as a fourth round pick. And as always the case, with big money there are substantial expectations whether it is in the draft, international free [...]
New York Yankees World Series Dreams Rest on Ivan Nova’s Shoulders
“…and the further I investigated, the nearer the terrifying image appeared. Where I’d begun my search, the apparition had returned, staring sharply, if only to ridicule me once the results of my inquiries were unearthed.” No, those aren’t the grumblings uttered by Dr. Frankenstein, nor are they the lamentations of a bemoaned Red Sox fan [...]
Has Improved Conditioning Helped Yankees Jesus Montero?
A leaner Jesus Montero has been on display by the New York Yankees recently and Jake Hopkins takes the time to notice his physique in the most manly of ways.
Yankees Prospect Brett Marshall Still Flying Under The Radar
In his first piece at Scouting The Sally, Jake Hopkins reflects on New York Yankees prospect Brett Marshall and his 2011 season in Tampa.
Jesus Montero Behind The Dish Poses Significant Risk For Yankees
Yankees catching prospect Jesus Montero continues to wear the tools of ignorance even though the injury risk of remaining behind the plate far outweighs the added value of his remaining at the position.
Game Report: J.R. Murphy, C, New York Yankees
If you have yet to check out the program down at IMG Academy in Florida, it’s worth becoming familiar with as they have produced a number of draft picks over the past few years including J.R. Murphy, Tyler Pastornicky of the Atlanta Braves, and Kyle Allen of the New York Mets. Murphy can be considered the “crown jewel” of the program thus far as his 1.25 million signing bonus is to my knowledge the highest total any IMG product has received. But does Murphy have the game to back up the price tag? Like so many catching prospects in the “Sally”, his value hinges on his remaining behind the plate which in my mind will be an uphill battle.
Game Report: Brett Marshall, P, New York Yankees
After a successful 2010 season, New York Yankees pitching prospect Brett Marshall continues to be somewhat of a forgotten man. After returning from Tommy John Surgery, Marshall posted a 2.57 ERA over 84 innings pitched with impressive peripherals. As good as those numbers are, his August in the “Sally” was downright ridiculous as he surrendered only two earned runs over his final thirty-six innings of work at the level and did not walk a single batter in five of his final six starts overall. Having been left off the Baseball America New York Yankees top-10 list, I asked Jim Callis what he thought of the young pitcher;
Swing Analysis: Slade Heathcott, OF, New York Yankees
Earlier this week, Scouting the Sally posted a game report with video on New York Yankees prospect Slade Heathcott. As a follow up piece, Mike Diaz spends a little time breaking down the swing of the young outfield prospect. It’s safe to say one Mike (Diaz) is a bit more bullish on Heathcott than the [...]
Game Report: Slade Heathcott, OF, New York Yankees
Entering the 2010 season, New York Yankees centerfield prospect Slade Heathcott was considered a darling of the system after being their first round draft pick in 2009. After a season in which he scuffled a bit, how much, if any, of a hit has his prospect value taken? A .258/.359/.352 line is in the neighborhood of league average, but is it fair to expect more from a premium prospect even though he spent the entire year as a teenager at the level?
Game Report: Corban Joseph, 2B, New York Yankees
A former 4th round pick in the 2008 draft, Corban Joseph has received Chase Utley comparisons as an offense-minded second baseman. In 2009, Joseph rebounded from a slow start to post a .300/.381/.418 line showing the ability to both take a walk and limit strikeouts at an early age. Why not use Scouting the Sally [...]