faba Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 NEW YORK -- The Yankees announced on Tuesday that they have invited 26 non-roster players to Spring Training in Tampa, Fla., bringing the total number of players scheduled to report to 66. Two on the list have previously worn pinstripes in New York and will be trying to make the Yankees' Opening Day roster: infielder Nick Green and right-hander Darrell Rasner. Green, 29, saw September action with the Mariners last season after batting .240 with two home runs and four RBIs with New York in 2006. Rasner, 27, made the Yankees' Opening Day roster and went 1-3 with a 4.01 ERA over two stints with the Yankees. His season was interrupted by a fractured right index finger on May 19. The Yankees' invitee list also features seven players who have previously appeared in Major League competition, including outfielder Jason Lane, who slugged a career-high 26 home runs for the Houston Astros in 2005. Signed to a Minor League contract, the 31-year-old Lane is a career .241 hitter in 497 games with the Astros and Padres. The Yankees envision Lane competing for their first-base position, along with Jason Giambi, Wilson Betemit and Shelley Duncan. Other non-roster invitees with big league experience include infielder Bernie Castro, right-hander Daniel Giese, left-hander Heath Phillips, infielder Cody Ransom, right-hander Scott Strickland and left-hander Billy Traber. The Yankees also invited the following players: right-handers Alan Horne, Steven Jackson, Daniel McCutchen and Mark Melancon; catchers Kyle Anson, Jason Brown, Jesus Montero, P.J. Pilittere and Austin Romine; infielders Eric Duncan and Marcos Vechionacci; and outfielders Brett Gardner, Justin Christian, Colin Curtis, Austin Jackson, Greg Porter and Jose Tabata. The Yankees' list of non-roster invitees includes nine pitchers, five catchers, five infielders and seven outfielders. Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to Legends Field on Feb. 14, the first Spring Training under new manager Joe Girardi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Eric Duncan has gone from can't miss to AAAA. Tabata figures to replace Abreu in 2009. He may get here sooner, depending on his progress and injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I like Shelly Duncan's chances at 1b btw. He will add some fire to that clubhouse, some passion. Other than DJ and ARod cuddling by the water cooler that is missing. They need intensity. Girardi will make sure they have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Eric Duncan has gone from can't miss to AAAA. Tabata figures to replace Abreu in 2009. He may get here sooner, depending on his progress and injuries. Actually, Austin Jackson may be here sooner than Tabata. His strides last year were breathtaking. Tabata will be concentrating on staying healthy in 2008. In 2009, he will be in AAA. His arrival time should be 2010. Jackson could be here as early as 2009, even late 2008 as a Sept. call-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I like Shelly Duncan's chances at 1b btw. He will add some fire to that clubhouse, some passion. Other than DJ and ARod cuddling by the water cooler that is missing. They need intensity. Girardi will make sure they have it. I like your avatar's chances at my bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I like your avatar's chances at my bed. Unless she works in Housekeeping at the Holiday Inn, I doubt she will ever see your bed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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