MINOR LEAGUE NOTES: 11-11 BigGuy
FALL LEAGUE NOTES: Arizona Fall League: Juan Miranda--Hit his 5th home run of the season, tying him for the league lead. He's batting .295, .423 OBP. It was his first homer against a lefty pitcher. He's struggled against lefties, going just 5-23 with 1 HR and 2 doubles. Against righties he's 18-45, 4 homers, 3 doubles, 12 BB, 12 K's........Brett Gardner--in 22 games, batting .333, .406 OBP, 14 stolen bases. He's working on using his lower body to drive the ball more.......Ross Ohlendorf----in 4 games so far, 5.2 IP, 1 ER, 5 hits, 2 K's, 2 BB, .227 BAA. He's on the taxi roster and only available to pitch on Wed. and Sundays........Eric Wordekemper---pitching very well in the AFL so far. Not overpowering, but gets outs. 90-91 FB and slider. Working on splitter. 8.1 IP, 4 runs, 8 hits, 5 K's, 1 BB. BAA. .250.....Steven White---had 1st good game after 5 bad games. Threw 4 scoreless innings in relief with 3 K's. 14.1 IP, 11ER, 16 Hits, 10 K's. BAA .276.
Hawaii League: Austin Jackson-- in 31 gams so far, batting .290, .384 OBP, 3 HR, 10 doubles, 3 triples. Working on balance & stride to cut down on K's. 31 K's in 107 ABs......Brad Suttle-----2007 draft pick still struggling at the plate batting just .091. Hit his first homer in 22 games...... George Kontos-----After 6 good starts he made a relief appearance and gave up a HR. 29 IP, 39K's, 3.41 ERA. He's in the top 5 in the league in ERA........Anthony Claggett---Relieved in 11 games. 16.1 IP, 13 ER, 12 K's, BAA .319.
Carribean Leagues: Marcos Vechionacci---Had a walk off hit the other day. The 3rd baseman should start at AA Trenton next year. In 20 games. hitting .309, .380 OBP, 2 HR, 10 rbi......Scott Patterson-----FA reliever coming off his best year at AA has 12 scoreless innings. 9 hits, 0 BB, BAA .209....... Justin Pope----Finished at AAA SWB in 07. Pitched very well in relief so far. 13 games, 15.1 IP, BAA .160
Dominican Instructional League Notes: Jesus Montero--17 year old catcher. According to Yankees Latin Scout Victor Mata, he's noticed a much better work approach from Montero so far and he's in better shape. Montero is making more contact and is working on his swing. Still has a hitch in his swing to get rid of. .......Dellin Betances----Nardi Contreras working with him on throwing his secondary pitches from same arm slot as his fastball. Pitched the other day and loaded the bases twice in 2 innings......Austin Romine----2007 draft--catcher---Singled in his first AB. Showing lots of power in batting practice......Carmen Angelini---2007 draft pick--infielder--suffering from minor wrist tendinitis. Not swinging a bat, but taking ground balls.....Chase Weems-2007 draft---catcher--got on base 6 times in first 2 games, mostly on walks.....Jairo Heredia---pitcher----Most impressive pitcher in the first game. Fastball was only 89 so far, but showed a very good curve.
Highlights--Gary Denbo Interview....w/PinstripePlus: Gary Denbo was the 2007 minor league hitting guru for the Yankees. He was just hired by the Toronto Blue Jays to be their hitting coach in 08. Jose Tabata----Denbo feels he'll always hit for a good average, and his power will be the last thing to come to his game. As it is, for most young players.....Jesus Montero---Working on more consistent stride & action. Very good power. Denbo feels he can be a big rbi guy......Eric Duncan---showed better at bats as the season went along. He has to trust his swing with inside pitches.......Kyle Anson---recently converted to catcher. Expects his offense to come after a year or two of learning the new position.......Mitch Hilligoss----3rd base. Has strength & power. Swings at too many balls out of the zone right now. Needs more plate discipline.
NOTES: Shelly Duncan was named to the Topps 2007 AAA All-Star Team. Not bad considering Duncan was in NY the last 6 weeks of the season.
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