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The loss of Montero, the evolution of Melky
The loss of Montero, the evolution of Melky
CRUSHEDJesus Montero is out for the rest of the year, having broken the middle finger of his left hand on Saturday. If he's out even the minimum expected, four weeks, that takes him right through the end of the Minor...
Yankees prospect Montero out for season
blogs.nypost.com — By GEORGE A. KING III Yankee stud prospect Jesus Montero is done for the season due to... a fractured middle finger on his left (glove) hand. Montero suffered the injury yesterday night catching for Trenton. Montero is expected to be... (more) Yankees prospect Montero out for season
Melky Cabrera Turning It On
mlbbabble.com — The author dissects Yankees outfielder Melky Cabrera's career thus far.... (more) Melky Cabrera Turning It On
Montero Out For The Year
thunderbaseball.wordpress.com — It’s not that I wasn’t trying, but Pete Abraham has it for you guys first…Jesus Montero is... expected to miss the remainder of the season with a broken middle finger on his right hand. This is a relatively small blow for Montero, who ... (more) Montero Out For The Year
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“The Formula”
Zell's Pinstripe Blog — ... Aberdeen / Big week on tap for Bombers Inbox: Why not do more at the Deadline? / Cycle a sign of Cabrera’s growth It could be profitable for Pettitte / The B & B Boys, Where “B” Is For “Bust”? Going after the King / Is Jeter on his was to his first legitimate gold glove? Who have been the most valuable Yankees? (Part II) / Dave Eiland Olney turns around on A-Rod / The loss of Montero, the evolution of Melky Posted in Yankees Opinion, Yankees Outlook, ...

Has The Melk Man Arrived?
YFSF — ... From a Steve Goldman piece about Melky Cabrera: Coming into the season, there was no reason to view Cabrera as much more than a versatile outfield reserve, and given his 2008 performance, perhaps not even that. Even after another hot April and a solid May, it seemed likely that a cold snap would ensue. When it did, it was impossible to tell if it was due to the Texas injury or just Cabrera returning to form. It now appears that the injury was at least partially to blame, and whatever Cabrera does for the rest of the season, he's not heading back to the dark depths ...

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Trenton catcher Jesus Montero is out for the rest of the minor-league season (35 games) after...
pinstripealley.com 8/2/2009 — Trenton catcher Jesus Montero is out for the rest of the minor-league season (35 games) after fracturing the middle finger on his right hand in a game last night. According to Brian Cashman, he will be out 4-6 weeks. From Pete Abe . God, this sucks.
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