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06-11-2008, 04:10 PM
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For Storm Cadet and other fans of the Evil Empire
New York Yankees Draft Philosophy: Take the best player available in the first round, regardless of bonus issues, then play it surprisingly close to the vest. First Pick: Gerrit Cole, RHP, Orange Lutheran HS (CA) (28th overall) How High He Could Have Gone: While he was arguably the best pure arm among prep players, some anticipated financial demands and some attitude issues dropped him. Detroit thought about taking a stab at him at 21, and a few mid-first round teams kicked the tires on him. On pure talent alone, however, he’s much better than the 28th-best prospect in the draft. Path To The Big Leagues: Cole is an incredible raw talent, but a bit of a project. His mechanics are a little violent, and despite the velocity he currently has, some might consider trying to raise his arm angle in order to give him more depth and spin on his breaking stuff, and hopefully improve his command. Rest of the First Day: 1. Jeremy Bleich, LHP, Stanford: An overdraft to possibly make up for the cost of Cole, Bleich is a strike-thrower low on stuff and ceiling who most project as a reliever. 2. Scott Bittle, RHP, Mississippi: Some of the best numbers in college baseball (70 2/3 IP, 35 H, 130 K), but some see him as no more than a trick pitcher who won’t close in the big leagues. 3. David Adams, 2B, Virginia: Possibly a first-round talent entering the spring, he could be a steal if he returns to earlier form. 4. Corban Joseph, SS, Franklin HS (TN): Good-not-great athlete with middle-infield skills. 5. Chris Smith, OF, Centennial HS (CA): High-ceiling bat with plus power who needs some refinement. 6. Brett Marshall, RHP, Sterling HS (TX): The only other big-budget pick they picked on day one, Marshall delivers pure power stuff out of a smallish frame, but will go to college unless he gets a big bonus. Best Second-Day Selections: 7. Kyle Higashioka, C, Edison HS (CA): A big catcher with great defense and a power bat, but he will be costly. 12. Luke Greinke, RHP, Auburn: Zach’s brother isn’t nearly in his brother’s class, but like his kin, he’s an outstanding athlete, so there’s some projection there. 20. Pat Venditte, RHP/LHP, Creighton: One of the most fascinating prospects around, Venditte pitches from both sides, but the stuff isn’t especially impressive either way. 30. Ben McMahon, C, Bishop Moore HS (FL): One of the better high school catchers in the country is likely unsignable 
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06-11-2008, 10:37 PM
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06-22-2008, 04:11 PM
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Here is Pat Venditte pitching. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U2xkHOTvvw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkPbJV2dffI&NR=1
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06-22-2008, 04:57 PM
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Prospect update
47. Austin Jackson, OF, Yankees Eligible Next Year? Yes Production: .285/.361/.448 at Double-A (67 G) Stock Report: Unchanged. He recently went deep in four straight games to answer some questions about where the power had gone. 48. Jose Tabata, OF, Yankees Eligible Next Year? Yes Production: .241/.319/.298 at Double-A (66 G) Stock Report: Down considerably. Beyond the poor performance is a swing that no longer looks good, and questions are being asked about his conditioning and makeup.
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06-22-2008, 06:25 PM
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Boston Red Sox (47-31)
INJURIES Date Player Status Injury 06/18/2008 Coco Crisp Day-to-Day Left game - leg injury 06/17/2008 Mike Timlin 15-Day DL Left knee tendinitis 06/17/2008 Bartolo Colon 15-Day DL Back stiffness 06/14/2008 Julio Lugo Day-to-Day Upset stomach 06/05/2008 Jacoby Ellsbury Day-to-Day Left game - strained right wrist 06/05/2008 Manny Ramirez Day-to-Day Left game--Right knee stiffness 06/01/2008 David Ortiz 15-Day DL Torn tendon sheath in left wrist 06/01/2008 David Ortiz Day-to-Day Torn tendon sheath in left wrist 05/30/2008 J.D. Drew Day-to-Day Vertigo 05/28/2008 Daisuke Matsuzaka 15-Day DL Mild right rotator cuff strain 05/21/2008 J.D. Drew Day-to-Day Bruised right knee 05/13/2008 Clay Buchholz 15-Day DL Broken nail, right middle finger 05/10/2008 Julio Lugo Day-to-Day Concussion 05/04/2008 David Ortiz Day-to-Day Right knee tightness 05/03/2008 Brandon Moss 15-Day DL Appendectomy 04/29/2008 J.D. Drew Day-to-Day Left game - left quadriceps 04/29/2008 Jacoby Ellsbury Day-to-Day Sore groin 04/26/2008 David Ortiz Day-to-Day Bruised right knee 04/26/2008 Sean Casey 15-Day DL Right hip flexor strain 04/25/2008 Sean Casey Day-to-Day Left game - right hip flexor 04/23/2008 Daisuke Matsuzaka Day-to-Day Flu-like symptoms 04/23/2008 Kevin Youkilis Day-to-Day Back stiffness 04/10/2008 Mike Lowell 15-Day DL Sprained left thumb 04/10/2008 Alex Cora 15-Day DL Sore right elbow 03/25/2008 J.D. Drew Day-to-Day Lower back tightness 03/23/2008 Sean Casey Day-to-Day Neck stiffness 03/20/2008 Mike Timlin 15-Day DL Contusion, right index finger 03/19/2008 Josh Beckett 15-Day DL Recurring back spasms 03/13/2008 Curt Schilling 60-Day DL Right shoulder surgery - out for season 02/07/2008 Curt Schilling Day-to-Day Right shoulder strain - out 4-6 months Think THIS team needs a New Trainer? 
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06-23-2008, 07:44 AM
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Btw- The Yankees have not exactly been a picture of health either... Arod, Posada, Kennedy, Farnsworth, Hughes, wang, Bruney...
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