Morrissey Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 So in the last week the Yankees traded Shawn Kelley (RHP) to the Padres for 21 year old minor league closer Johnny Barbato (RHP). Then yesterday they traded minor league starter Manny Banuelos (LHP) to the Atlanta Braves for relievers David Carpenter (RHP) and Chasen Shreve (LHP). I dig both these moves, first Shawn Kelley is a jag with only 1 year left on his deal, Getting Barbato (who might need TJ surgery) but has high upside with a plus power fastball, above average curve, good control. It's a no brainer. Probably start the year in AA Trenton if his health checks out. On to the other move. Manny Banuelos who's turning 24 was at one point the Yankees best pitching prospect, but sub par performance and injury has really took a tole on that bloom. He could still become a solid back end starter, especially in the NL, but his size was always a concern. The Yankee got in return a guy in Carpenter, 29, who is your classic hard thrower, whipping slider guy, a clear upgrade over Kelley in my view. Sure McCann gave Cashman a recommendation, had his best season with McCann behind the dish. Left handed Shreve who is 24 got his first taste of the majors last year and did not disappoint, he's not a left specialist, he can get out both left and right handed batters. With these moves, plus trading Cervelli to Pittsburg for the LHP Justin Wilson, the Yankees can stock two bullpens with all the options they have. Here is my guess how the pen shapes out baring any more moves (No idea who closes yet though) Betances RHP Miller LHP Carpenter RHP Wilson LHP Shreve LHP or Lindgren LHP (camp battle, loser goes to AAA) Rogers RHP, Whitley RHP, or Mitchell RHP (camp battle long reliever, my assumption is Adam Warren has the inside track for that 5th spot in the rotation. Losers should be starting in AAA) That's a strong bullpen, and will have many other options stuffed in the minors. One of Shreve/Lindgren, Jose Ramirez, Mark Montgomery, Branden Pinder, Tyler Webb, Gonzalez Germen, Jose DePaula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincenzo69 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Our bullpen will continue to be the strength of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 So in the last week the Yankees traded Shawn Kelley (RHP) to the Padres for 21 year old minor league closer Johnny Barbato (RHP). Then yesterday they traded minor league starter Manny Banuelos (LHP) to the Atlanta Braves for relievers David Carpenter (RHP) and Chasen Shreve (LHP). I dig both these moves, first Shawn Kelley is a jag with only 1 year left on his deal, Getting Barbato (who might need TJ surgery) but has high upside with a plus power fastball, above average curve, good control. It's a no brainer. Probably start the year in AA Trenton if his health checks out. On to the other move. Manny Banuelos who's turning 24 was at one point the Yankees best pitching prospect, but sub par performance and injury has really took a tole on that bloom. He could still become a solid back end starter, especially in the NL, but his size was always a concern. The Yankee got in return a guy in Carpenter, 29, who is your classic hard thrower, whipping slider guy, a clear upgrade over Kelley in my view. Sure McCann gave Cashman a recommendation, had his best season with McCann behind the dish. Left handed Shreve who is 24 got his first taste of the majors last year and did not disappoint, he's not a left specialist, he can get out both left and right handed batters. With these moves, plus trading Cervelli to Pittsburg for the LHP Justin Wilson, the Yankees can stock two bullpens with all the options they have. Here is my guess how the pen shapes out baring any more moves (No idea who closes yet though) Betances RHP Miller LHP Carpenter RHP Wilson LHP Shreve LHP or Lindgren LHP (camp battle, loser goes to AAA) Rogers RHP, Whitley RHP, or Mitchell RHP (camp battle long reliever, my assumption is Adam Warren has the inside track for that 5th spot in the rotation. Losers should be starting in AAA) That's a strong bullpen, and will have many other options stuffed in the minors. One of Shreve/Lindgren, Jose Ramirez, Mark Montgomery, Branden Pinder, Tyler Webb, Gonzalez Germen, Jose DePaula. Pitching prospects will break your heart. manny banuelos was at one point the crown jewel of the farm system. Injuries derailed his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Is Montgomery still with the Yanks? For some reason I thought we had gotten rid of him. Guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Is Montgomery still with the Yanks? For some reason I thought we had gotten rid of him. Guess not. you know, you might be right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 you know, you might be right... From what I'm finding on the Internet he's still in Trenton. Says he's taken some major steps back however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 From what I'm finding on the Internet he's still in Trenton. Says he's taken some major steps back however. heard that too, but his numbers were pretty good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 heard that too, but his numbers were pretty good... Says he started the season at AAA and got demoted to Trenton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Add Chris Martin to the list ( no not from Coldplay) they got him for cash from the Rockies. 6'8" hard thrower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Wilson was a really clever pickup. Good arm on a lefty, and maybe not just a LOOGY. Huge fan of what the Yankees' offseason in general, but the bullpen in particular...What they should do next is trade Webb and some lottery ticket for Welington Castillo and Travis Wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Wilson was a really clever pickup. Good arm on a lefty, and maybe not just a LOOGY. Huge fan of what the Yankees' offseason in general, but the bullpen in particular...What they should do next is trade Webb and some lottery ticket for Welington Castillo and Travis Wood. What we gonna do with another catcher? We already traded Fransicso Cervelli, we still have Brian McCann, John Ryan Murphy, Austin Romine, Gary Sanchez, Luis Torrens. Wouldn't be surprised to see Romine traded or DFA, no room for him with Murphy having the inside track at backup catcher on the big club and Gary Sanchez playing everyday in AAA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Castillo is better than everyone but McCann right now. A cheap backup who can hit a little and has starting experience. Could flip him arbitrage style. I'd take JRM but Theo already paid another former Red Sox player for the job. Romine isn't good, Sanchez needs at least another year in the minors. Huge fan of Sanchez THO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Rather keep John Ryan Murphy (23 years old) over Castillo (27). Think Murphy can be an everyday catcher. Murphy isnt a former Red Sox btw, Yankees drafted him out of high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Rather keep John Ryan Murphy (23 years old) over Castillo (27). Think Murphy can be an everyday catcher. Murphy isnt a former Red Sox btw, Yankees drafted him out of high school. Prime age with a track record vs. Unproven. While Murphy can theoretically be a starter he profiles best as a backup. I was talking about Theo signing David Ross to play backup for the Cubs. I do like Murphy as mid tier catching prospects go. Not to mention the cost...both in prospects (Webb is the Yankees fourth pen lefty)...and dollars...works in the Yankees favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 What we gonna do with another catcher? We already traded Fransicso Cervelli, we still have Brian McCann, John Ryan Murphy, Austin Romine, Gary Sanchez, Luis Torrens. Wouldn't be surprised to see Romine traded or DFA, no room for him with Murphy having the inside track at backup catcher on the big club and Gary Sanchez playing everyday in AAA. Fully expect JR Murphy to be the back up catcher. The Yankees will hold another "ST competition" where they know the winner before the competition even begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Wilson was a really clever pickup. Good arm on a lefty, and maybe not just a LOOGY. Huge fan of what the Yankees' offseason in general, but the bullpen in particular...What they should do next is trade Webb and some lottery ticket for Welington Castillo and Travis Wood. I was a fan of Cervelli's but we have depth at catcher and was happy with Wilson coming back. I agree with you, I really like what the Yanks have done this offseason. They had two goals, get younger and get better defensively and they've done just that. As far as Castillo goes, I'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Fully expect JR Murphy to be the back up catcher. The Yankees will hold another "ST competition" where they know the winner before the competition even begins. Last time that happened didn't they trade for Chris Stewart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Last time that happened didn't they trade for Chris Stewart? Yeah I think you're right. Wasn't Stewart acquired just a few days before the regular season began lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yeah, right at the end of ST. I don't care *when* they trade Webb for Castillo (and Wood, please) so much that they actually do it. Do it in the butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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