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Completely Overlooked, But Not Dead Yet

There are always some really interesting players in a farm system who have the possibility of making a splash in the big leagues, but are often overlooked due to some major flaw. Remember some of these names? Josh Schmidt burst on to the scene with one ...

From EJ FAGAN, Most Valuable Network,  18 Feb 2008
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Colter Bean,  Joe Smith,  Shelley Duncan

#5 Dellin Betances

Scouting Report: Betances throws a fastball that tops out at 98 mph. He uses his height to throw on a good plane. His best secondary pitch is a plus knuckle-curve, which he commands very well. He’s spent much of extended spring training working on ...

From EJ FAGAN, Most Valuable Network,  18 Feb 2008
Related Topics: New York Yankees

#6 Alan Horne

Scouting Report: Alan Horne has a power arm, throwing 92-95 mph with his 4-seam fastball. On top of that, Horne posses a plus power curveball. He also throws an effective slider and changeup. He’s always had decent command of his fastball, but has only ...

From EJ FAGAN, Most Valuable Network,  14 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Tommy John,  New York Yankees

#7 Jeff Marquez

Age: 22 Height: 6′2″ Weight: 175 lbs Acquired: Drafted 1st Round Supplemental in 2004 out of Sacramento College Position: Starting Pitcher Throws: Right Scouting Report: Jeff Marquez is all about the live fastball. He throws both 2-seamers and ...

From EJ FAGAN, Most Valuable Network,  13 Feb 2008
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Ian Kennedy,  Phil Hughes

Clemens in Front of Congress

I’m not going to exhaust this topic. I strongly believe that the very fact that media outlets and blogs like this one cover this lends to the problem. I’ve been watching the live hearing of Roger Clemens in front of the House of Representatives. The ...

From EJ FAGAN, Most Valuable Network,  13 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Roger Clemens,  U.S. House of Representatives,  U.S. Congress,  Barry Bonds

#8 Francisco Cervelli

Scouting Report: The first thing to know about Cervelli is that he is an outstanding defensive catcher, in all aspects of playing the position. Cervelli was best in the FSL at stopping the running game (41% kill rate), and fielding percentage (.997, ...

From EJ FAGAN, Most Valuable Network,  10 Feb 2008
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Jorge Posada,  Yadier Molina,  Jason Kendall

#9 Jairo Heredia

Ranking: I have Heredia at #16 while Eric ranks him at #9, and Ashish leaves him off entirely. I’m about as impressed by Heredia as I can be considering his age. Young pitchers very often have flaw after flaw to work out, even the most talented ones, ...

From EJ FAGAN, Most Valuable Network,  8 Feb 2008
Related Topics: New York Yankees

#10 Juan Miranda

Age: 24 (as far as we know) Height: 6′0″ Weight: 220 lbs Position: 1st base Bats: Left Scouting Report: Miranda’s all about hitting. An above-average hitter across the board, Miranda has shown flashes of 30 HR power. He strikes out a lot, but not ...

From EJ FAGAN, Most Valuable Network,  7 Feb 2008
Related Topics: New York Yankees,  Jason Giambi,  Shelley Duncan

#11 Daniel McCutchen

Scouting Report: Daniel McCutchen throws a solid if unspectacular 92 mph fastball. He backs it up with a solid curveball and splitter combination. His control has improved considerably since moving to the starting rotation in college. Previously an ...

From EJ FAGAN, Most Valuable Network,  6 Feb 2008
Related Topics: New York Yankees

Another Prospect List, Phil Hughes, Big Day

- Tomorrow is Super Tuesday. I try to avoid political opinions on this blog, but tomorrow is one of the most important days in American political history. The paths of both the Republican and Democratic parties will most likely be determined tomorrow. ...

From EJ FAGAN, Most Valuable Network,  4 Feb 2008
Related Topics: U.S. Republican Party,  Barack Obama

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