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Yankees: A Look at the Non-Roster Invitees
One of my favorite posts every year is an analysis of the non-roster invitees to spring training. The odds that one of these players will make the team are low, but it’s happened many times before. As a reminder, anyone on the 40-man roster is automatically invited and is not considered “non-roster.” Hence, Elmer Rodriguez and […]
Yankees Notes for 2/4, Part 2
Other recent articles: Cody Bellinger thoughts Ryan Weathers acquisition 2/4, Part 1 1. The Yankees claim OF Yanquiel Fernandez from the Rockies If you don’t know the drill by now, you should. This is more musical chairs at the bottom of the 40-man roster. To make room for him, they designated RHP Dom Hamel for assignment. The Yankees claimed […]
Yankees Notes for 2/4
Other posts: Cody Bellinger thoughts Ryan Weathers acquisition 2/4, Part 2 I am working on a Top 30 prospects list. I hope to finish that before Spring Training. Depends how motivated I am every day. 1. Update on players designated for assignment Outfielder Michael Siani was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers. This will be his second stint with […]
NCAA Basketball Top 25 for 2/2
FYI: All ratings, including SOS, Offensive Efficiency, and Defensive Efficiency, are courtesy of the KenPom. Top 25: 1. Arizona (22-0) (1) – After their games against Oklahoma State this week: Kansas (road), Texas Tech, BYU, Houston (road), Baylor (road), Kansas, Iowa State (only meeting this season). If they survive that gauntlet… 2. Michigan (20-1) (2) – The […]
A Look at David Robertson’s Career
The Yankees had a fun draft in 2006. In the first round, they nabbed Ian Kennedy and Joba Chamberlain. Rounds 8 and 9 produced Dellin Betances and Mark Melancon. But when you go down the full 50-round list, another name stands out: Alabama reliever David Robertson, chosen in the 17th round. Pitchers the Yankees chose before him include Tim Norton, Casey Erickson, Nicholas […]
Yankees Notes for 1/28
1. The Yankees acquire RHP Angel Chivilli from the Rockies for 1B T.J. Rumfield As I said the other day, I was a card-carrying member of the “Free Colter Bean!” club. While I was never in such a club for Rumfield, he likely deserves at least a chance to show what he can do. That […]
My Take: Thoughts on Keith Law & Prospects
There was a time in my life when I was anti-Keith Law. I wasn’t a fan of his rankings or takes. A few years ago, I decided to take a deeper look into why. Why is it that everyone downplays what Law says while propping up Baseball America, Fangraphs, Pipeline, etc? It dawned on me: People […]
NCAA Basketball Top 25 for 1/26
FYI: All ratings, including SOS, Offensive Efficiency, and Defensive Efficiency, are courtesy of the KenPom. Top 25: 1. Arizona (20-0) (1) – One of two teams with a top-five offense and defense, the Wildcats squeaked past Michigan into the top spot in the KenPom. 2. Michigan (18-1) (2) – The wins haven’t been as impressive lately, […]
Yankees Notes for 1/23
Other posts: Cody Bellinger thoughts Ryan Weathers acquisition 1/22/26 1. The Yankees claim OF Michael Siani, designate RHP Kaleb Ort for assignment The 26-year-old Siani was the Reds’ 4th round pick in the 2018 draft. He has played in 160 games over the last five seasons with the Reds and Cardinals. The Cardinals gave him an extended […]