Sickels On State Of The Yankees Farm System
Posted by Steve L. on January 28th, 2013 · Comments (3)
Here is what he said:
Strengths: quartet of young hitters at the top, with Gary Sanchez, Tyler Austin, Mason Williams, and Slade Heathcott all potential impact prospects, though all have some questions. Good depth in C+ types behind them.
Weaknesses: impact pitching. I don’t count Manny Banuelos as an automatic Tommy John recovery. Wildcard: Rafael DePaula, who could vault up lists quickly once he pitches against people his own age.
I wonder how this will stand up seven months from now?
Given the attrition rate of prospects, it would not surprise me if they go bust.
From Bronx Banter 2008
http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2008/11/19/the-rotation-i-believe-the-children-are-our-future/
2011 rotation wound up being
Sabathia-Burnett-Nova-Garcia/Hughes/Colon
To say nothing of guys who’ll get spun off to other organizations.
I agree with this breakdown. For the first time in a long time, the farm system has more positional prospects than pitchers who will generate some buzz.