First off all, RP Michael Dunn was promoted from Double-A Trenton to Triple Scranton. Dunn had a 3.71 ERA in AA, with 76(!!!) strikeouts and 32 walks in 53.1 innings. Obviously the strikeout rate is incredible, but he clearly needs to fix his control before he can be a useful part of a Major League bullpen. Dunn is a lefty who was converted to pitcher a few years ago. To make room for him, indy league signee RP Paul Bush was demoted to Trenton. Bush had a 4.86 ERA in 9 games, two of which were spot starts.
The Yankees placed AA SP Zach McAllister on the DL with that they are calling a "dead arm." He did get an MRI though. It doesn't seem to serious but you never really know with the Yankees.
MLB voided the contract of recently signed Dominican shortstop Damian Arredondo. He was signed for $850,000. The deal was voided because it was discovered that he was using a fake name and he is older than he claimed to be. I'm sure the Yankees are glad that they were saved $850,000. Perhaps that means that they can go after Miguel Angel Sano. The Yankees recently signed international free agents C Gary Sanchez and RHP Chris Cabrera. Sanchez is supposed to be an elite prospect.
Friday, July 17, 2009
A Bunch of Minor League Notes: Dunn, Bush, McAllister, Arredendo
Posted by Steve S at 11:02 AM
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Doesn't it bother anybody out there that Major League teams can sign 16 year old foriegn players, yet can't sign American kids until they are 18 years old? Doesn't that two years extra of PROFFESSIONAL training give the foriegn born player a huge advantage? Is that why more and more Major League rosters are dominated by Foriegn players? Just wondering.....
I suppose it couldn't hurt, but I really doubt the difference is THAT significant. But then again, the US born players probably had better coaching up until Age 16 along with better nutrition compared to those in poorer countries and regions.
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