Tag: Spencer Jones
Yankees MILB 7/6: Spencer Jones Launches a Bomb
Notes: The Yankees traded veteran catcher Alex Jackson to the Orioles for international bonus pool money. Yesterday, the Yankees released Ronaldo Hernandez. Their catching depth has taken a (minor) hit, but they are comfortable with Ben Rice. Their Scranton depth now consists of Jesus Rodriguez and Edinson Duran, a 22-year-old who has appeared in three games this season. Rafael Flores and Omar Martinez provide […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 7/6: Spencer Jones Launches a BombYankees MILB 7/5: Everson Pereira Completes the Cycle
Notes: 1B/3B Jeimer Candelario was signed to a minor league deal after being released by the Cincinnati Reds. Candelario, a 31-year-old switch-hitter, hit a robust .113/.198/.213 (10 wRC+ – they give you nine points just for spelling your name right) in 91 plate appearances for the Reds this season. Yay. In an ill-advised deal, the […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 7/5: Everson Pereira Completes the CycleYankees MILB 7/3: Griffin Herring Continues to Cruise
Notes: The Yankees have signed veteran infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league deal. This comes a couple of days after he opted out of his minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Yankees likely offered him more money. The 30-year-old Lopez played in 18 games for the Angels and Cubs this season, hitting .042/.179/.042 (1-for-24). […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 7/3: Griffin Herring Continues to CruiseYankees MILB 7/2: Spencer Jones Homers Again
Notes: RHP Colten Brewer, on his third tour with the Yankees organization, was released. In 22 games for Scranton, he pitched to a 3.94 ERA and 32/15 K/BB over 29.2 innings. A lot happened on the farm today, as the affiliates went 6-0 while scoring 46 runs. Injury Log Scranton (44-35) (Outlasted Lehigh Valley, 9-8) […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 7/2: Spencer Jones Homers AgainYankees MILB 6/29: Spencer Jones Homers Again
Notes: A slow weekend for news in the Yankees organization. Injury Log Scranton (43-35) (Defeated Worcester, 6-1) 2B Jorbit Vivas: 0-for-5 DH Jesus Rodriguez: 0-for-3, CS (5), BB, K A late slump crushed his June numbers: .247/.362/.315. He is in a 3-for-35 slide (which followed four games where he went 8-for-18. Baseball!) LF Spencer Jones: 2-for-4, HR (2), […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 6/29: Spencer Jones Homers AgainYankees MILB 6/27: Spencer Jones Homers in First Scranton AB
Notes: OF Everson Pereira, the top choice to come up when J.C. Escarra went on paternity leave, is also on the paternity list. The Yankees decided to go with a 25-man roster instead of calling up someone from the Jorbit Vivas, Jesus Rodriguez, CJ Alexander pool (all three are on the 40-man). Another player on the 40-man, Braden Shewmake, […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 6/27: Spencer Jones Homers in First Scranton ABYankees MILB 6/25: Cam Schlittler: Cheat Code?
Notes: RHP Ben Hess, last year’s first-round pick, magically made his way back to the mound tonight after missing nearly a month for (?) reasons. Injury Log Scranton (40-34) (Defeated Worcester, 4-0) C Jesus Rodriguez: 0-for-4 Cam Schlittler ran into a little trouble in the 6th inning tonight (allowed three baserunners). Rodriguez helped out his battery […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 6/25: Cam Schlittler: Cheat Code?