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.
Scouting The Sally Top-25 Baseball Players Scouted: August Edition
The August update to my Scouting The Sally Top-25 Baseball Players Scouted ranks current and former prospects seen in person over the live of Scouting The Sally.
American League Prospects Who Could Change Teams At The Trade Deadline
With the trade deadline fast approaching, here’s the rundown of American League prospects scouted at Scouting The Sally who could change hands.
Sally Stock Watch: Allen, Heathcott, Middlebrooks, Thompson
In this edition of Sally Stock Watch, we look at the growth or lack thereof of a quartet of prospects including Mets Kyle Allen, Yankees Slade Heathcott, Red Sox Will Middlebrooks and Rangers Matt Thompson.
Scouting The Sally Top-25 Baseball Players Scouted: July Edition
The July update to my Scouting The Sally Top-25 Baseball Players Scouted ranks current and former prospects seen in person over the live of Scouting The Sally.
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.