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Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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Fantasy Baseball: Who are the San Diego Padres?
This time last year we were all talking about the new look San Diego Padres and the absolutely aggressive offseason that new GM AJ Preller oversaw. This time around we see an entirely different story as these same San Diego Padres led by this same GM have sold off pieces for prospects this winter as they try to rebuild a bit on the fly. James Shields is still here and so are Tyson Ross and Andrew Cashner but it’s the new cast of characters that were brought in from trades such as the one for Yonder Alonso and Craig Kimbrel we will focus on during this post. It is Prospects Month after all but we’re still going to try and win you your fantasy league for you regardless. We’re nice guys like that.
It feels like Wil Myers has been in the majors forever now
and his AL Rookie of the Year Award in 2013 seems like so far ago but injuries
will do that to a guy. Myers, still only 25-years old, will look to rebound
from a wrist injury that cost him almost four months of his 2015 campaign. That
alone will scare some fantasy owners away but I prefer to focus on his
.291/.340/.493 slash before the injury rather than what he did in September
when he returned. Myers is eligible at first base and the outfield making him a
dual threat for your team and your lineup. Just don’t expect a ton of home runs
from anyone who calls Petco Park home for 82 games a season.
I don’t believe in Fernando Rodney, I’m sorry but I don’t. I
think what he did two years back shooting all those arrows into the sky was an
anomaly and I think the 2015 season showed that. For that reason I can see
setup man Kevin Quackenbush getting a true shot sometime this season. Rodney
lost his closing job in Seattle after posting a 4.74 ERA and wasn’t all that
much better in Chicago in limited innings with the Cubs. I don’t expect him to
stay in the closer’s role all season long.
Finally you have two of the major prospects acquired in the
Craig Kimbrel deal from the Boston Red Sox; outfielder Manuel Margot and
shortstop Javier Guerra. These are the Padres #1 and #2 prospects respectively
although neither is expected to reach the Major Leagues this season but hey,
you never know. At least keep an eye out for them because it won’t hurt.
So there you have it, the young guys and prospects from the
San Diego Padres that can help you win your fantasy leagues and drafts. Enjoy
and I hope the information helps.
TGP Prospects Month Top 29 Prospects List - #20 Chance Adams
So you don't know the name Chance Adams, huh? Don't worry, you will. This is the great thing about doing a Prospects Month here on the blog. I get to do the research for you and bring you the knowledge and information that a lot of places, especially places that don't focus solely on prospects, won't do. Everyone talks about Jorge Mateo, Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and James Kaprielian but how many will tell you about the next relief pitcher to fly through the system and reach the Major Leagues as soon as the 2016 season? Not many, but we will, and that's why Chance Adams is the 20th best prospect on our Top 29 (30) Prospects List.
Adams was drafted just last year but may be the first 2015 draft pick to reach the Major Leagues. Not Kyle Holder, not James Kaprielian and not a guy like Jeff Degano or Will Carter. Adams pitched for three minor league affiliates last season beginning his professional career in Staten Island before finishing his season in High-A with the Tampa Yankees. Adams pitched to a 1.00 WHIP or below in all three affiliates and had a combined 11.5 K/9 average in his first professional season. Adams doesn't walk many and he didn't give up a home run all season long.
Adams could be the right-handed arm the Yankees need for their second half push and if his first season is an indicator of his future I believe he will be up to the task. 100%.
20. Chance Adams
21. Miguel Andujar
22. Jonathan Holder
23. Tyler Wade
24. Nick Rumbelow
25.Jordan Montgomery
26.Trey Amburgey
27. Ben Gamel
28. Austin DeCarr
29. Thairo Estrada
30. James Pazos
Meet a Prospect: Ronald Torreyes
Ronaldo Alcides Torreyes Solorsano (say that five times fast) was born on September 2, 1992 in Venezuela where he learned and fell in love with the game of baseball. Torreyes worked hard in his native country before catching the eyes of the Major Leagues and the Cincinnati Reds specifically who signed him to his first professional contract as an international free agent in February of 2010. Torreyes was 18 years old at the time and was immediately assigned to the Reds Venezuelan Summer League team. Torreyes was not long for the Summer League though as he was called up to A-Ball where he played in 91 games for the Reds hitting .370 with five home runs, 46 RBI and 25 stolen bases. Torreyes repeated A-Ball in 2011 before being traded to the Chicago Cubs in early 2012 alongside Dave Sappelt and Travis Wood for Sean Marshall.
Torreyes did well in High-A Ball for the Cubs in 2012 hittig .264 with six home runs and 47 RBI before being promoted to Double-A for the 2013 season. That 2013 season did not last long for Torreyes in Chicago though as he found himself on the move again, this time to the Houston Astros on July 2 for two international signing bonus slots. Torreyes had a typical season in 2013 which earned him a promotion to Triple-A in 2014. Torreyes repeated Triple-A in 2015 but it wasn’t as a member of the Fresno Grizzlies, the Astros Triple-A affiliate, but it was as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Another year and another trade for Torreyes.
Torreyes was traded to Toronto on May 15 of 2015 for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The Blue Jays stuck him in Double-A before once again trading him to the Los Angeles Dodgers in another cash considerations or PTBNL trade. Five years in the league professionally and five trades. This trade may have finally worked out for Torreyes though as he finally got the call he has been waiting for his entire life, Torreyes was called up to the Major Leagues on September 13 of 2015. Torreyes only got eight at-bats with the big club but he has two hits while being used primarily as a pinch runner and late inning defensive replacement. Just when Torreyes got his feet wet in the Major Leagues the season was over and it was time for yet another
trade. This time the Dodgers, after designating him for assignment, traded him to the New York Yankees.
Torreyes is now on the Yankees 40 man roster and will presumably fight for a roster spot and the final bench piece out of Spring Training in the Bronx. Let me be the first to welcome you not only to the organization and the team but the to the Yankees family as well.
Guest Post: Can You Lose Hair From Wearing Your Yankees Cap Too Much?
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When someone looks in your closet do they see a collection
of baseball caps? Do you choose which cap to wear based on how you are feeling?
However, lately you have been a little disturbed. You have observed, to your
horror, your hair is getting thinner. How could this be? You’re in your
thirties.
You think to yourself could it be your beloved Yankees cap
causing you to go bald? Say it ain’t so! The thought of losing your hair and
going bald is frightening. What’s more, you have been wearing baseball caps
since you were a kid. Do you really need to give up your cap?
Panic sets in and you start researching ways to reverse the
hair loss or at the very least stop it from falling out. According to U.S. News
and World Report, American men spend more than a $1 billion every year on hair
products to keep a full head of hair. But then you calm down because…
Hair loss doctor, Dr. Ballon has said, “It is a myth that
you will loss hair or have premature baldness if you wear a cap.” There is no
medical research to support the belief wearing baseball caps contribute to hair
fall. So, why do so many guys think this
is possible?
Simple, when you take off your cap you might see hair left. Your mind starts playing tricks on
you and you assume you’re losing hair when, in fact, it is normal to lose 100
hairs a day.
However, there is one way for your baseball cap to cause
hair loss. For this to happen, you would need to wear your cap so tight that it
cuts off circulation to your hair follicles. Continuous blood flow is vital to
the growth of a normal hair follicle. Obstructing this flow causes your hair to
become damaged, which leads to thinning hair or baldness.
So, if you want to keep wearing your Yankees baseball cap
for years to come without worrying about losing your hair, there are some
precautions you can take.
- · Wash your hair often to stop the buildup of bacteria and oil.
- · Wash your baseball cap regularly to kill bacteria as well as to remove excess oils.
- · Wear your baseball cap loose. Remember, if it is too snug it could cut off blood flow to your hair follicles.
About the author:
Sherry Harris owns the blog Sherry's Life which helps people with their stylish hair needs around the world. Check out her blog at Sherryslife.com
This Day in New York Yankees History 2/10: Another Day Another Steroid Apology
Also on this day in 1971 the Yankees announced that Bill White would be joining Phil Rizzuto and Frank Messer on the WPIX broadcast team, becoming the first black man to do play by play regularly for a Major League team. White was a former All Star first basemen and would stay in the booth for 18 seasons before leaving in 1989 to be the president of the National League.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
TGP Prospects Month Open Thread featuring James Kaprielian
We don't have much professional work to go on with Yankees 2015 first round pick but we do have a few innings from his time at Staten Island so I bring that to you tonight. Kaprielian was drafted out of college considered to be Major League ready already and the young right-hander did nothing to make scouts and doubters think any differently in 2015. Here are just a few of the impressive pitches that Kaprielian threw during his professional debut with the Yankees. Enjoy.
What about CJ Riefenhauser?
The New York Yankees already have what many would consider to be a super bullpen and one of the best bullpen trios possibly in Major League history so why would the team be potentially looking at adding yet another arm to the mix? Because they are the Yankees and I’m only suggesting it because we put the “greedy” in The Greedy Pinstripes. On a serious note though while the Yankees likely don’t need another relief pitcher one just became available that makes a bit of sense for a team that’s looking towards the future and looking to get younger. His name is CJ Riefenhauser.
While I don’t look forward to typing out Riefenhauser for
the next few seasons in New York I would put that on the backburner if the
Yankees were to sign him. The Baltimore Orioles recently designated
Riefenhauser for assignment to make room for Odrisamer Despaigne leaving the
26-year old up for grabs for the other 29 teams in the league. The draft order
goes according to record and puts whatever league the player is in at the
forefront so the Yankees would pick in front of 17 other teams but why would
they take him? His stats surely don’t make him look like an attractive piece
but does he have a saving grace?
First and foremost the Yankees have shown an uncanny ability
to take anyone and everyone and make them better in their bullpen. New York is
to bullpen pitchers what the St. Louis Cardinals are to starting pitchers and
Riefenhauser already has the talent necessary to make him a great bullpen arm,
he just needs the confidence to back it up. Riefenhauser is left-handed and
while he’s struggled in a small sample size in the majors he was brilliant down
in Triple-A. Riefenhauser boasts a 2.15 career MiLB ERA in three seasons and
has been especially good against left-handed bats. Riefenhauser won’t blow
anyone away, he stays around 89-90 MPH, but he can keep hitters guessing with
his slider and changeup.
The Yankees need another southpaw and LOOGY type like they
need another hole in the head but the talent is there and the production has been
there in the minor leagues. He may be one of those you take a flyer on and see
what you get. If it’s little to nothing then you lose little to nothing but if
he and the Yankees were able to catch lightning in a bottle… well this bullpen
just becomes silly.
Fantasy Baseball: Who are the St. Louis Cardinals?
The St. Louis Cardinals are one of those teams you have to either love or hate, there probably isn’t much room for middle ground. It seems like no injury, down season or loss in free agency affects this team and it seems like the Cardinals are always right there in the thick of things in the National League. This is done by building a team around depth, versatility and through a trusted and strong farm system. This is something the New York Yankees have just recently tried to do inside their own organization and this is something that you can use to your advantage while playing Fantasy Baseball if you use your head and a little bit of patience.
Since it’s Prospects Month here on the blog we won’t be
talking about the new arrival of Mike Leake or the return of Adam Wainwright.
We will instead focus on their young core of players and/or their prospects
that could make a big splash around June or July when the next wave of the
future usually comes around.
Matt Carpenter is a huge fantasy player that still a lot of
people don’t know about for whatever reason. Carpenter found a power stroke he
hasn’t seen before in his career during the 2015 campaign and should regress a
bit. That doesn’t mean he will hit less than 20 home runs this season which
could be a great addition to your squad. Same can be said for Kolten Wong and
his potential 20 home run and 20 stolen base potential next season.
Speaking of home runs the Cardinals young outfielder Randal
Grichuk can give you 30 home run power in St. Louis with enough at bats next
season. The problem is he’s likely to hit around .250 - .260 doing it so he
shouldn’t be relied upon there. If you need the home runs and RBI though
Grichuk should be an interesting later round pick up.
Finally we have a long shot but still someone you should
keep your eye on for that second half push, Alex Reyes. Reyes will serve a 50
game suspension next season and begin his season in Double-A but he is one of
the best, if not the best, minor league pitcher in the minor leagues right now
and could be up throwing heat later in the year. Keep an eye out for him as the
long summer begins to take its toll on some pitchers as he could be the
reinforcements your team needs late for that final push to the postseason.
There you have it, the young guys and prospects from the St.
Louis Cardinals organization that can help you win your fantasy league. If this
helps you out then give it a share and help someone else out too, I would just
advise against sharing it with people within your own league. Just a thought J
TGP Prospects Month Top 29 Prospects List - #21 Miguel Andujar
Miguel Andujar is finally starting to make a name for himself inside the Yankees farm system at age 20. Andujar, a third baseman and designated hitter according to Baseball Reference, finally reached Tampa with the Tampa Yankees last season and di not look overwhelmed by the jump up from Charleston. Andujar looks like he may be the Yankees third baseman of the future, especially if he can cut down on his strikeout numbers, and for those reasons and more are why I have Andujar as my 21st best prospect in the Yankees impressive farm system this season.
Andujar is just now growing into his 6'0" and 175 lb. frame and could add more power to his game the closer he gets to the major leagues. Andujar has shown double digit home run power as a teenager which could grow into 20+ home run power as he eases into his 20's and beyond. His defense is suspect at this point as he makes a ton of errors every season but his feet seem solid and quick and his arm is strong. He will get away with a lot with that throwing arm and may become a guy that gets everything he can get to rather than trying to do too much, and that's okay.
Andujar has enough speed to hit double digit doubles every season and steal some bases. He's not a leadoff hitter though as he projects to be a middle of the order type hitter at his ceiling, something every team is looking for. Andujar has an awful long way to go but if he gets there and reaches his potential the rest of the league needs to watch out. Andujar could be something special but he's still got at least two seasons to go.
21. Miguel Andujar
22. Jonathan Holder
23. Tyler Wade
24. Nick Rumbelow
25.Jordan Montgomery
26.Trey Amburgey
27. Ben Gamel
28. Austin DeCarr
29. Thairo Estrada
30. James Pazos
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