Saturday, December 30, 2006

It's Moving Time!

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The new blog is complete, so it's time to move. I've enjoyed my time here at Fire Joe Torre. I sincerely believe that Joe Torre stil...
Friday, December 29, 2006

Randy Johnson Trade

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I haven't weighed in on the Randy Johnson trade because it's been mostly rumor. For awhile it seemed like there was a decent market ...
Thursday, December 28, 2006

Works in Progress: The New Site!

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I'm currently building the new blog site right now. It can be found at: http://yankeeprospects.blogspot.com/ If you have any comments or...
Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Works in Progress: Daniel McCutchen

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Age: 24 (turned in September) Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 lbs Drafted: 13th Round in 2006 out of the University of Oklahoma Position: ...
Sunday, December 24, 2006

Can Wang Repeat?

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I've got a few free minutes, so I figure that I would address the subject of Chien-Ming Wang. I know that I promised a profile on Dan Mc...

Don't Fear the Reaper

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I've heard a lot of speculation about the quality of the Red Sox team lately, both in the comments of this site and on other message bo...

Merry Christmas

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I hope you all have a family-filled and happy holiday. I've been so busy in preparation for the season that I have been unable to update...
Tuesday, December 19, 2006

New Name - You Vote

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Yeah, it's probably time to rename the blog. From posts on this blog and talking to others, it has quickly become clear to me that the ...
Monday, December 18, 2006

Works in Progress: Justin Christian

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Age: 26 Height: 6'1" Weight: 190 lbs Drafted: Signed in 2004 out of Independent League River City Position: 2b/CF Bats: Right Throw...
Sunday, December 17, 2006

Yankee Fan Club Radio

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My interview with Ty and Uncle Joe on Yankee Fan Club Radio is currently airing. If you miss it, it is also available via podcast. These g...
Friday, December 15, 2006

Works in Progress: Brett Smith

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Age: 23 (24 next August) Height: 6'5" Weight: 220 lbs Drafted: 2nd Round in 2004 out of the University of California-Irvine Positio...
Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Apology

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I must apologize for the lack of updates on this site. Usually I'm dedicated to adding something meaningful every day. Unfortunately, I...
Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Kind of Cool

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I will be appearing on the weekly broadcast of http://www.yankeefanclubradio.com/ on Sunday, December 17th between 6 and 7 PM. We will be ...
Sunday, December 10, 2006

Up and Coming: Gerardo Rodriguez

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Age: 19 Height: 6'1" Height: 195 lbs Drafted: Signed as an international free agent in 2005 Position: 1st Base Throws: Right Bats: ...
Saturday, December 09, 2006

Andy Pettitte

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Did anyone expect Andy Pettitte to land a 16 million dollar contract two months ago? I certainly did not. Of course, I didn't envision T...
Thursday, December 07, 2006

Work in Progress: P.J. Pilittere

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Age: 25 (just turned) Height: 6'0" Weight: 205 lbs Drafted: 13th Round in 2004 out of Cal State University Position: Catcher Hits: ...
Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Salvage Projects: Matt DeSalvo

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Age: 26 (just turned) Height: 6'0" Weight: 170 lbs Drafted: Undrafted Free Agent in 2003 out of Marietta College (Division III) Pos...
Saturday, December 02, 2006

Works in Progress: Chase Wright

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Age: 23 Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 lbs Drafted: 3rd Round in 2001 out of High School Position: Starting Pitcher Throws: Left Stuff: ...
Friday, December 01, 2006

Bernie Williams, 25 Men, and Newsday

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I'm about to leave for the weekend (well, I'll be back late tomorrow), and so I'd like to talk a little bit about the actual New...
Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Top 30 Prospects list

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1. Phil Hughes (SP, 20, AA) 2. Jose Tabata (OF, 18, A-) 3. Joba Chamberlain (SP, 22, A+) 4. Tyler Clippard (SP, 21, AA) 5. Dellin Betances ...

Prospect Profile: Phil Hughes (#1)

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Age: 20 Height: 6'5" Weight: 220 lbs Drafted: 1st Round in 2004 out of High School Position: Starting Pitcher Throws: Right Fastbal...
Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Kei Igawa

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Looks like we won the bid on Japan's lefty Kei Igawa. It took 26 million dollars. I'm not a big fan of bringing pitchers over from J...

Prospect Profile: Jose Tabata (#2)

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Age: 18 Height: 5'11" Weight: 160 lbs Drafted: Signed Out of Venezuela in 2005 for 500,000 dollars Position: Outfield (Where is yet...
Monday, November 27, 2006

Prospect Profile: Joba Chamberlain (#3)

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Age: 22 Height: 6'3" Weight: 230 Drafted: 1st Supplemental Round in 2006 out of University of Nebraska Position: Starting Pitcher T...