It’s good to see the minor leagues back in action. Expect lots of great coverage of the Yankees farm system in 2008 from guys like Chad Jennings who covers the Triple-A team for The Times-Tribune in Scranton/W-B and Mike Ashmore who does an excellent job down in Trenton at the Double-A level. I will of course due a daily update and link to both of their blogs with any breaking news.
| Triple-A - Scranton/W-B Yankees |
| S/WB 4, Lehigh Valley 0 |
| BOX | RECAP |
| HITTERS |
| Brett Gardner CF: 1-4, 1 R, 1 3B, 1 SB, 1 K |
| Justin Christian LF: 1-4, 1RBI |
| Cody Ransom 3B: 0-4, 2 K |
| Jason Lane RF: 1-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 K |
| Juan Miranda 1B: 0-3 |
| Alex Gonzalez SS: 1-2, 1 R |
| Eric Duncan DH: 2-3, 1R, 1 3B, 1RBI, 1 K |
| Nick Green 2B: 1-3, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 K |
| Chad Moeller C: 1-3 |
| PITCHERS |
| Kei Igawa SP: 6 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0BB, 7 K |
| Scott Patterson P: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB |
| Edwar Ramirez P: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K |
| Jose Veras P: 1 IP, 0ER, 0BB, 1 K |
Jennings has a live-blog here. Among the highlights: Gardner’s speed is game changing. In the bottom of the fifth he beat out a dp ball, stole second, then scored a bloop single by Christian. He also had a stand-up triple in the eighth. Gardner will be up with the club before the summer.
Jennings was impressed with Igawa whom he said “looked great”. Hey, pitch six innings of no-hit ball with 7 Ks and 0 walks, I would hope he didn’t look mediocre. He was yanked in the sixth after 60 pitches because his limit was 70. Reliever Jose Veras touched 94 on the radar.
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| Double A - Trenton Thunder |
| Trenton 0, Binghamton 2 |
| BOX | RECAP |
| HITTERS |
| Ramiro Pena SS: 0-3, 1 BB |
| Austin Jackson CF:0-4 |
| Jose Tabata RF: 1-4, 1K, 1 SB |
| Colin Curtis LF: 0-3, 1 BB, 1 K |
| Matt Carson DH: 1-4, 1 K |
| Cody Ehlers, C/1B: 0-4, 3 K |
| P.J. Pilittere C: 0-2, 1 BB |
| Marcos Vechionacci 3B: 0-2, 1 BB |
| Reggie Corona 2B: 0-2, 1 BB |
| PITCHERS |
| Chase Wright SP: 6 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 HB |
| David Robertson RP: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K |
Ashmore has a live blog of the game here. He wasn’t actually at the game but he did do in-game updates. Nice work Mike! Also, check out Mike’s 2008 Trenton Thunder season preview here.
Also, via Mike, a roster move was made:
Kevin Russo was moved to the GCL.
Carlos Mendoza was transferred to Trenton.
Brett Smitt has been added to the DL.
Chase Wright had a nice outing. Three hits, no walks and four Ks through six looks solid. No real offense to speak of, but you gotta like the outfield of Jackson, Tabata and Curtis. Now that’s some talent.
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| High-A: Tampa Yankees |
| Tampa 1, Lakeland 4 |
| BOX | HITTERS |
| Damon Sublett 2B: 0-3, 1 BB, 1 K |
| Edwar Nunez SS: 1-4 |
| Mitch Hilligoss 3B: 0-4, 1 K |
| Edwar Gonzalez CF: 1-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB |
| Seth Fortenberry DH:0-4, 3 K |
| Josue Calzado RF: 0-4, 1 K |
| Kyle Anson C: 0-1, 3 BB, 1 CS |
| Kevin Smith 1B: 1-4, 1 RBI |
| Tim Battle LF: 1-2, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP |
| PITCHERS |
| Eric Hacker SP: 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 BB, 6 K |
| Mark Mealncon RP: 0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K |
| Wilkins Arias RP: 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K |
| Steven Artz RP: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K |
Not a whole lot of offense in this game either as Tampa pounded out only four hits.
Mark Melancon was warming in the bullpen with the intent of coming in but he never made it to the mound. Update to come.
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| Low-A: Charleston RiverDogs |
| Charleston 10, Binghamton 4 |
| BOX | RECAP |
| HITTERS |
| Abe Almonte CF: 1-4, 2 R, 1 2B, 1 BB, 1 K |
| Justin Snyder 2B: 1-5, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 K, 1 Error (Throwing) |
| Bradley Suttle 3B: 3-5, 1 R, 1 3B, 1 RBI, 1 K |
| Jesus Montero C: 1-5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 K, 1 Error (Fielding) |
| Brandon Laird 1B: 1-5, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 K |
| Austin Romine DH: 1-5, 1 R, 1 K |
| Wady Rufino RF: 1-5, 2 R, 1 2B |
| Carmen Angelini SS: 1-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 K |
| Austin Krum LF:2-3, 1 3B, 4 RBI, 1 K |
| PITCHERS |
| Dellin Betances SP: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K |
| Wilkins DeLaRosa RP: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K |
| Chase Vacek RP: 2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K |
Nice game from Abe Almonte. Deliin Betances must have been dealin’ as he struck out eight and gave up only three hits. Nice line from DeLaRosa as well except for the the two walks.