River Ave. Blues (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
... averaged 90.66 with his heater, topping out 93.4. MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo named Jesus Montero and Zach McAllister the organization’s Hitter and Pitcher of the Year . I went with Manny Banuelos for Pitcher of the Year , but to each his own. Post from: River Ave. Blues A New York Yankees blog Minor League News Roundup
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
The guys over at Pinstripe Alley had some questions for Frankie Piliere, former SaberScouting writer and former Rangers’ scout. Gotta give credit to them for asking good questions, and it’s nice to see an unbiased take on the farm system. Regarding Zach McAllister, Piliere says, “It would have to be intriguing to see how his [...]
Pinstripe Alley (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
... around mid-season, Jesus Montero has an outside chance at playing a contributing role, as does Zach McAllister. The money the Yankees save by using the likes of Hughes and Joba instead of Kyle Farnsworth and Tom Gordon can be used to acquire elite free agents (Tex, CC), not just good or over-the-hill ones (RJ, Sheff). Hughes and Joba were worth $17 million combined this year. They...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
... power is the last tool to develop. Depending on roster moves, will see time in New York in 2010. 3 Zach McAllister – At 7-5, 2.23 and a strikeout/walk ratio of 96-33, he was named an Eastern League All-Star. Has the pinpoint control and mound manner to be a solid No. 3 starter. Ticketed for Triple-A in 2010. 4 Francisco Cervelli – Hit .298 (28-for-94) in 42 games with Yankees. Fun...
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
This time, from Top Prospect Alert(h/t SG): 1. Jesus Montero 2. Austin Jackson 3. Slade Heathcott 4. Manny Banuelos 5. Zach McAllister 6. Arodys Vizcaino 7. Austin Romine 8. Melky Mesa 9. D.J. Mitchell 10. Dellin Betances I hadn't seen this site before; it seems very spammy, so I wasn't even sure I wanted to link to them. Anyway, Melky Mesa is way too high, Romine [...]
River Ave. Blues (Free subscription) | 10/21/2009
Don’t miss our ALCS Game Three recap. Baseball America posted this year’s minor league pitching leaderboard. Zach McAllister and David Phelps finished 7th and 10th in ERA, respectively. Andrew Brackman issued the 14th most walks. AzFL Surprise (7-3 loss to Scottsdale) Brandon Laird: 1 for 4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 K Colin Curtis: 1 for 4, 1 R Mike [...] Post from: River Ave. Blues...
