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Category: Analyzing the Future

Analyzing the Future / Columns / Major Leagues / New York Yankees / slider

Fleming Aims to Continue Solid Play in 2016

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerDecember 31, 2015
Scouts feel Billy Fleming's best position is first base. He will likely start 2016 at Trenton.

The Yankees and Billy Fleming are both anxiously looking ahead to 2016. What both the player and the club what …Read More

Analyzing the Future / Columns / Major Leagues / New York Yankees / slider

Cortes Yet Another Lefty Ready to Emerge

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerDecember 27, 2015
Nestor Cortes is emerging as a southpaw starting-pitching prospect. (Bryan Green)

His name is beginning to be mentioned, perhaps because he is a lefty and has a sinking fastball that often …Read More

Analyzing the Future / Major Leagues / New York Yankees / slider

For Greg, Rookie Status is Bye Bye Birdie

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerDecember 23, 2015
Greg Bird exceeded MLB's Rookie Limits in 2015. (Jessica Kovalcin)

Somebody recently asked me whether Greg Bird would still be considered an MLB Rookie in 2016. Knowing the rule, Ann-Margret’s …Read More

Analyzing the Future / Major Leagues / New York Yankees / slider

Clarkin Remains Key to Yankees Mound Future

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerDecember 20, 2015
Lefty Ian Clarkin is poised to make major strides on 2016.

Both infielder Greg Bird and reliever Andrew Bailey saw a lot more of Yankees left-handed pitching prospect Ian Clarkin than …Read More

Analyzing the Future / Major Leagues / New York Yankees / slider

Wade Finds Himself in a Tough Spot

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerDecember 16, 2015
Tyler Wade needs to step up in 2016. (Bryan Green)

Tyler Wade is a great guy to talk to. Honest with answers to questions. Introspective about his play and what …Read More

Analyzing the Future / Major Leagues / New York Yankees / slider

Trading Refsnyder is Best Solution for Yankees

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerDecember 13, 2015
With the acquisition of Starlin Castro, it is time for the Yankees to trade Rob Refsnyder.

Rob Refsnyder had a good run, especially with some fans, but it is time for him to go. It is …Read More

Analyzing the Future / Major Leagues / New York Yankees / slider

Cessa, Green Add Depth to Yankees Organization

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerDecember 9, 2015
Luis Cessa is the better of the two prospects the Yankees got for Justin Wilson. (Bryan Green)

Lefty reliever Justin Wilson, who actually is more effective against right-handers, was 5-0, 3.10 in 74 appearances out of the …Read More

Analyzing the Future / Major Leagues / New York Yankees / slider

Yankees Must Develop Their Own Starting Pitching

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerDecember 6, 2015
Now armed with a cutter, it will be interesting to see where Ian Clarkin is in Spring Training.(Charleston RiverDogs)

Right-hander Luis Severino’s drop-and-deliver motion was a picture to watch at three levels in 2015. After going 9-2, 2.45 combined …Read More

Analyzing the Future / Major Leagues / New York Yankees / slider

Don’t Judge Aaron Judge Before His Time

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerDecember 2, 2015
Even with a bit of scuffling, Aaron Judge hit 20 home runs in 2015. (Cheryl Pursell)

Yankees power prospect Aaron Judge is a pleasure to deal with. He’s cooperative, modest, easy to like and easy to …Read More

Analyzing the Future / Major Leagues / New York Yankees / slider

Yankees Will Need to Trade a Shortstop Prospect or Two

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerNovember 29, 2015
Tyler Wade will get a fresh start at Double-A Trenton in 2016.

Over the past few years, the Yankees system’s strength was definitely in the catching department, with players such as Gary …Read More

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