Future Shock: AL East Notebook by Kevin Goldstein

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Bronx Banter: Pen and Tell Us
Published 6/26/2008 at Baseball Toaster
Over at BP, Kevin Goldstein has the lowdown on which Yankee farm hands could replace Joba as Mo's set-up guy. In order of "prospecty goodness": Marc Melancon: Someone didn't give Melancon the note about Tommy John survivors having problems getting their control back. In 54 innings this year, the former University of Arizona star has walked just 10, while limiting opposing batters to a .209 batting average. Both his sinking fastball and his hard curve rate as plus pitches, and with the way he's throwing at Double-A (1.57 ERA in 11 games), he could be in line for a September ...

Minor League Prospect Watch - Matt Wieters
Published 7/6/2008 by Antone (noreply@blogger.com) at Hip 2 Da Game
... a true No. 3 hitter," said the scout. But, don’t get me wrong–he’s a friggin’ stud who conducts himself like a big leaguer." At six-foot-five and 230 pounds, some are concerned about his position long term, but the scout had positive things to say about his defense. "I know some will think he’s too big, but for me, he stays back there," commented the scout. "He receives pretty well and while the feel doesn’t always get in line right, the arm strength more than makes up for it." (Baseball Prospectus) ...