Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 30/12/2008
John Sickels, editor of Minor League Ball and author of the annual ‘Baseball Prospect Book’ has released his list of the Top 20 New York Yankees’ prospects. Sickels lists catcher Jesus Montero as the No. 1 prospect in the organization. Here is Sickels’ top 10. Jesus Montero, C Austin Jackson, OF Dellin Betances, RHP Austin Romine, C Zach MacAllister, RHP Mark Melancon, [...]
iYankees (Free subscription) | 18/12/2008
If a Mike Cameron trade were to occur, then it would be based upon the notion that OF prospect, Austin Jackson, will be ready for the 2010 season. However, I figured I’d ask the inevitable question: what if Jackson isn’t ready? It’s a realistic question, really, since Jackson spent the entire ‘08 season in AA [...]
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Was Watching (Free subscription) | 06/12/2008
In case you missed it, Jonathan Mayo has posted his “Top 50 Prospects” at MiLB.com. Austin Jackson came in at #27 and Jesus Montero came in at #40 for the Yankees. This ties into what Baseball America shared last month: Jackson and Montero are the two-best prospects in the Yankees system at this [...]
River Ave. Blues (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
The fine folks at milb.com have started to release their list of the top 50 prospects in the game. As the title says, Austin Jackson came in at number 27, right alongside some big names like Tommy Hanson, Lars Anderson and Eric Hosmer. Jesus Montero was ranked #40, between Jeremy Hellickson and Adam Miller. No [...]
Was Watching (Free subscription) | 24/11/2008
Austin Jackson more than held his own in Double-A during 2008 playing in a home park that somewhat favors pitchers. However, this off-season, in the AFL, he posted a BA/OBA/SLG line of .246/.298/.377 in 114 AB. Yankees GM Brian Cashman called Jackson one of two positional prospects in his system closest to helping the [...]
MY BASEBALL BIAS (Free subscription) | yesterday
... 52 CC Sabathia (Signed as FA) 34 Anthony Claggett – Wilkin de la Rosa 40 Chien-Ming Wang 16 Steven Jackson 28 Eric Hacker 34 A.J. Burnett (Signed as FA) 48 Phil Coke – Michael Dunn 62 Joba Chamberlain 31 Ian Kennedy – Andrew Brackman 65 Phil Hughes 30 David Robertson 65 Chase Wright 42 Mariano Rivera 38 Dan Geise – Christian Garcia 34 Damaso Marte (Re-signed) 77 Humberto Sanchez – Brett...
MY BASEBALL BIAS (Free subscription) | 01/01/2009
... 2010. A lot of what happens to the Yankees outfield in 2010 will be decided by the development of Austin Jackson, Brett Gardner and Melky Cabrera in 2009. Many believe Jackson will be big-league ready by 2010. And Gardner, although not graced with an abundance of power, may just cement a spot in center and at the top of the order with his speed and adept glove. Melky has a...
MY BASEBALL BIAS (Free subscription) | 28/12/2008
John Sickels has released his top 20 Yankees prospects for 2009. Lots of pitchers, especially bullpen guys. Catchers Jesus Montero and Austine Romine occupy two of the top four spots. Austin Jackson ranks #2. Rather predictable list that shows a lack of quality hitters in the system.
Was Watching (Free subscription) | 27/12/2008
John Sickels has published his “New York Yankees Top 20 Prospects for 2009” list. Here’s his “top ten” for the Yanks: 1] Jesus Montero, C 2] Austin Jackson, OF 3] Dellin Betances, RHP 4] Austin Romine, C 5] Zach McAllister, RHP 6] Mark Melancon, RHP 7] Jairo Heredia 8] Andrew Brackman 9] Phil Coke, LHP 10] Alfredo Aceves Further, here’s what he has to say [...]
Minor League Ball (Free subscription) | 23/12/2008
I'm working on the Giants now. The next team on the list is the New York Yankees, so here is a thread to discuss Bronx prospects. I like Austin Jackson and Jesus Montero, and Brackman is certainly intriguing, but after that I see a lot of question marks. Who are the sleepers here?
River Ave. Blues (Free subscription) | 22/12/2008
The Yanks have been hot on Brewers’ centerfielder Mike Cameron this offseason, at least until the deal was deemed “officially dead” last week. With Brett Gardner unproven and Melky Cabrera perpetually underperforming (see, I was nice about it), it’s hard to blame the Yanks for seeking out a short term upgrade until Austin Jackson is [...]
Zell's Pinstripe Blog (Free subscription) | 19/12/2008
... or Gardner will earn the starting job in center field come Spring Training, barring a trade. Austin Jackson could also be in the mix, but I doubt he will get the job immediately. The organization wants to give him more time in the minors before calling him up.
Zell's Pinstripe Blog (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
Top 50 Prospects in MLB Austin Jackson made the list and he is ranked 27th overall. Jesus Montero was ranked 40th on the list. These two guys are pretty much the top 2 prospects in the farm system, so I doubt any other Yankees will make the list ahead of them. Austin Jackson Scouting Report: 2008 Season Team League AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO SB CS OBP SLG OPS TRE...
iYankees (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
A few quick items on the day: 1. Bryan Hoch talks about Phil Hughes’ Arizona season, noting that the pitcher, despite a few rocky moments, had a solid campaign. Hoch also runs through other Yankees’ respective winter/fall league performances, thus far, including Austin Jackson, Melky Cabrera and Robinson Cano. 2. The Milwaukee Brewers, the only team along [...]
