SB Nation User Blog: jasvlm

Pettitte Back to Yankees

jasvlm — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:18:54 -0000

ESPN is reporting that Andy Pettitte has agreed to return to the Yankees for 2008. My thoughts on this, in light of the "line in the sand" drawn by Steinbrenner regarding their offer for Johan:
This is pure gamesmanship. They are, in essence, saying to the TWins:
"We have our pitching squared away, and Pettitte coming back makes it far less of a need to get Santana than it did before he agreed. Either take our best, and last offer of Hughes, Cabrera and a B level minor leaguer, or we walk away after Monday."
The timing of the Pettitte announcement must have been orchestrated for specifically this purpose, because he originally stated he wouldn't decide until January at the earliest. The Yankees must have called him, explained the situation, and told him the impact his decision COULD have.
I personally think Steinbrenner made another huge gaffe by making this deadline (as he did by making the #21 mil subsidy from Texas the sticking point for the ARod opt out), but we'll see if it works.
If I'm the Twins, I walk away.
JAS

Greinke

jasvlm — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:20:51 -0000

Does anyone have any insight as to what Greinke's role with the Royals looks like for 2007? He came up at the end of the year and pitched in relief after starting at AA (with fair results). Is he recovered from whatever ailed him earlier in 2006? Is he still considered a potential #1 or #2 starter? He always had great command, but seemed very hittable, but he remains young enough to continue to develop.
Just looking for any information or insight about him going forward...
JAS

What's the story on Scott Lewis, LH starter for the Indians?

jasvlm — Fri, 19 May 2006 21:24:20 -0000

1 1 0.56 8 7 0 0 0 32.0 21 5 2 0 3 45

He's a lefty out of Ohio State that the Indians drafted in the 3rd round in the 2004 draft. He'd pitched brilliantly in 2003, but was hurt sometime in 2004, and didn't pitch except for a few innings in rookie ball last year. He may have had TJ surgery, but I can't recall for sure. My question is: he's off to a monster start in A ball for Kinston, and his stats are eye popping. I've seen little mention of him in prospect circles, including this site, but I recall being very impressed with him while at Ohio State. Could John (or anyone with insight into his ability) comment on his upside, and his likely future with the TRibe?
His YTD stats:
1-1, 8 games (7 starts) 32 IP, 21 H, 2 ER, 3bb, 45k for a 0.56 ERA.
Thanks in advance for your comments...
JAS

Hotlist Questions

jasvlm — Wed, 11 May 2005 11:19:26 -0000

I enjoy the site, and visit daily. When I created a login account, there is a hotlist feature that I can't seem to access. The hope is that (and I've seen this referenced in other posts) I could compile a personalized list of prospects to follow on a daily basis, and have some kind of daily info (boxscore parts?) about each one available to me when I visit.
Is this a pipe dream, or is this feature part of the site? If anyone knows how to utilize this, please comment in this diary.
Thanks in advance!
JAS