Andrew Brackman Added To Yanks September Roster
Via a Cincy HS Sports Blog –
Former Moeller standout Andrew Brackman was called up by the Yankees today. He reports to New York on Tuesday.
Brackman was selected by the Yankees in the first round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft after playing baseball at N.C. State.
He’s come a long way considering Brackman underwent reconstructive elbow surgery on Aug. 24, 2007.
Brackman was 10-11 with a 3.90 ERA this season at Tampa (A+ ball) and Trenton (AA ball), but he has continued to progress during the season.
According to the Trentonian, over his last six regular-season starts, Brackman appears to be on the verge of putting it all together. He allowed just three earned runs over his final six starts, and spun a brilliant five innings in relief of Andy Pettitte in the first game of the Eastern League Championship Series.
As a senior at Moeller, Brackman went 7-0 with a 0.58 ERA. In 48 innings, he allowed 21 hits and struck out 83. Was named Ohio Division I player of the year, leading Moeller to a 28-3 record and a state title.
Brackman was the 31st Moeller player coached by Mike Cameron to be drafted or signed to a pro contract.
So, who’s going to pitch more often for the Yankees between now and season end – Andrew “Big Country” Brackman or Javy “Mr. Doghouse” Vazquez?
Interesting, Jennings reported that Brackman wasn’t getting called up.
The latest report is that he has not been called up, confirmed by Brackman himself:
http://twitter.com/jnorris427/statuses/25088747223
Hmm…maybe that Cincy blog had a bad report?
Steve Lombardi wrote:
You mean like a blog going on and on about the red sox being in the playoff race and said blog getting it wrong?
I’m shocked!!!
http://tinyurl.com/3ymarxv
Looks like he’s going to be in New York, but not active.
Just saw this on Twitter -
To make it all clear: Andrew Brackman and Dellin Betances are headed to NY to get a taste of life in the show, not to pitch.
Steve Lombardi wrote:
Makes sense. Kinda like when Ruben Rivera, Jeter and Posada were called up in 1995. They did see game action, IIRC, but they were mainly benchwarmers.
Steve Lombardi wrote:
Brackman is on the 40 man, so technically, he could pitch without a roster move. Betances is not.
My boy Montero is joining Brack and Delin.
Can’t wait for that guy to be in pinstripes.
According to Sweeny Murti, Brackman is active.
http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2010/09/21/yankees-go-with-a-lineup-tonight/