Official 40 Man Roster Tracker

[groundhoggator]

Originally Posted by groundhoggator

Here is the official 40 man roster (a/o 4/8 1 pm) - Opening Day edition

SLOTS Taken (37/40) + 4 on 60 day DL

PITCHERS (21) - 2 on 60 day DL; 2 on 15 day DL


1. +David Aardsma
2. Dellin Betances
3. *Cesar Cabral
4. *Joba Chamberlain
5. Cody Eppley
6. +Pedro Feliciano
7. Freddy Garcia
8. Phil Hughes
9. Hiroki Kuroda
10. Boone Logan
11. DJ Mitchell
12. *Brad Meyers
13. Ivan Nova
14. David Phelps
15. *Michael Pineda
16. Clay Rapada
17. Mariano Rivera
18. David Robertson -
19. CC Sabathia
20. Rafael Soriano
21. Cory Wade


POSITIONAL PLAYERS (22)

CATCHERS (4)

22. Francisco Cervelli
23. Russell Martin
24. *Austin Romine
25. Chris Stewart

INFIELDERS (10)

26. David Adams
27. Robinson Cano
28. Eric Chavez
29. Derek Jeter
30. Corban Joseph
31. Brandon Laird
32. Eduardo Nunez
33. Ramiro Pena
34. Alex Rodriguez
35. Mark Teixeira

OUTFIELDERS (7)

36. Zoilo Almonte
37. Brett Gardner
38. Curtis Granderson
39. Raul Ibanez
40. Andruw Jones
41. Melky Mesa
42. Nick Swisher

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2012 In season Transactions:

3/31 - DL's - 60 day - Aardasma, Feliciano; 15 DL - Pineda, Chamberlain, Cabral, Romine
4/2 - DL - Meyers
4/3 - Maxwell DFA'd, Cervelli sent to SWB; Kontos traded to SF Giants for Chris Stewart; Clay Rapada added to 40 man
4/4 - Eppley added to 40 man roster

[southernNYYfan]

How long does Cervelli have until he comes back? They could put him on the 60 day if they need too...

[Yankees1962]

How long does Cervelli have until he comes back? They could put him on the 60 day if they need too...

Still rehabbing and isn't close to playing games.

[groundhoggator]

Didn't want my analysis to cloud the objectivity of the list.

With the way the 40 man roster is set and the impending draft next week (which means no trades by any team until they finshed hunkering down)... any replacements have to be made w/in the list above.

From the pitching side we are likely to see either Karstens (before he tweaked his groin), Patterson or our favorite import Igawa. My guess is that Patterson will be called up for bullpen help and replace the human shuttle Britton (makes no sense to have him up if Girardi never uses him).

While I would love for Giese to get a chance - it would require us to trade (not happening this week), release (don't see Cash getting rid of Hawkins), or placing someone from 15 day to 60 day (Albaladejo??).

From the positional side - a cleanup on aisle 3 needs to take place.

Having 5 catchers on the 40 man roster and potentially 3 (when Posada returns) is not healthy. Obvious answer is to cut Moeller when Posada comes off DL (and hope we can resign him to AAA if/when he clears waivers)

The other issue is there is no speed on the bench and too many similar unproductive players

For the Betemit/Duncan/Ensberg trio - only one should be on the roster. Since Cash is orgasmic about Betemit - that leaves sending Duncan back down (see if they can reverse the black hole created in his swing) for Bernie Castro (a speed guy who can play the middle IF - who would take Moeller's spot on 40 man) or Justin Christian (speed guy who can play OF) and DFA Ensberg and give Lane or Brossard a chance.

[EvanJ]

Bernie Castro is slugging .253 with 2 doubles and no triples or home runs in AAA. He doesn't deserve to be called up.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/m...pbp&pid=408244

[groundhoggator]

Bernie Castro is slugging .253 with 2 doubles and no triples or home runs in AAA. He doesn't deserve to be called up.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/m...pbp&pid=408244

Depends what your looking for... if you are looking at giving Gonzalez regular playing time in the minors and looking to call up a "pinch runner" and backup middle infielder - than Castro more than meets the needs. Additionally if you had to DFA, he's disposable b/c he'll be 29 next month.

If you don't have Castro play the above role - then I 100% agree. However with our proven inability to run the bases - its a skill that is sorely lacking in our arsenal.

[jimmykey2]

Morgan Ensberg needs to be gone (DFA'd) YESTERDAY. If you have Betemit and Duncan, why would Ensberg play at all? Shelley at least has some versatility with his ability to play RF.

[groundhoggator]

Ensberg DFA'd for Patterson... roster list updated - based on Mark Feinsand's report


http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/yan...up-patter.html

Update, 11:15 a.m.: Ensberg was designated for assignment to make room for Patterson.

[-tz]

I heard on the radio pregame show that Karstens re-injured his groin, that was why he was removed from a game early yesterday. DK if this means a new trip to the DL.

[Yankees1962]

Giese was pull after pitching one inning today which to me indicates he's going to get called up either tomorrow or Tuesday.

[wang+cano=future]

Giese was pull after pitching one inning today which to me indicates he's going to get called up either tomorrow or Tuesday.

If that happens I would think Stewart or Traber get the DFA.

[Yankees1962]

If that happens I would think Stewart or Traber get the DFA.

No need with Ensberg off the roster. Patterson was already on the 40 man roster.

[NYDCYankee]

Isn't Sanchez going to be back pitching in games this month? I guess that would mean someone else needs to go for him to be able to do that.

[yankeebot]

Isn't Sanchez going to be back pitching in games this month? I guess that would mean someone else needs to go for him to be able to do that.

Eventually but he can get 30 days of minor league rehab without having to put him back on the roster. That at least buys them some time.

[Yankees1962]

Eventually but he can get 30 days of minor league rehab without having to put him back on the roster. That at least buys them some time.

Also, that clock doesn't start until he appears in official minor league games.

[hardrain]

Giese will be the man to be called up Tuesday.
Either Patterson or Britton will be put down. (poor Chris)
that is the plan right now...got this from real source.

Duncan may weather this....

[groundhoggator]

At this point it might as be Britton... if you can't use him yesterday or today... then he's just wasting space (not his fault of course).

[Yankees1962]

At this point it might as be Britton... if you can't use him yesterday or today... then he's just wasting space (not his fault of course).

Not only that, but sooner or later they're going to have to cut Hawkins loose because he hasn't pitched since his last blowup and he's the only well rested reliever not being used other than Britton.

[Dynasties R Forever]

Giese will be the man to be called up Tuesday.
Either Patterson or Britton will be put down. (poor Chris)
that is the plan right now...got this from real source.

Duncan may weather this....

Thankfully Hawkins appears safe.

Are we trying to win games here or not, because if we're not let me know now and I can stop paying attention.

[groundhoggator]

who do you think will be sent down for Giese?

Patterson, Britton, Veras OR will they go out of the box and DFA Hawkins or will they just send Duncan down??

[smckdwn989]

who do you think will be sent down for Giese?

Patterson, Britton, Veras OR will they go out of the box and DFA Hawkins or will they just send Duncan down??

my heart says hawkins

my brain says britton

[Yankees47]

What the in the world is Chris Stewart still doing on the 40 man roster?

[mbn007]

What the in the world is Chris Stewart still doing on the 40 man roster?

Cervelli is not ready, if Posada gets hurt again after Moeller is DFAed, we have no one with Major League experience to pair with Molina. Call it being extra cautious, which is very warranted in this case.

I want to know why Cervelli is not on the 60 day at this time.

[mbn007]

who do you think will be sent down for Giese?

Patterson, Britton, Veras OR will they go out of the box and DFA Hawkins or will they just send Duncan down??

Probably Britton. Slight chance of Patterson.

However, the fact that Hawkins did not pitch at all in the extra inning game on Saturday, and he basically was the last man up yesterday, tells me he is low man on the totem pole now. So, hopefully it is he who gets the Ensberg treatment.

[Yankees47]

Cervelli is not ready, if Posada gets hurt again after Moeller is DFAed, we have no one with Major League experience to pair with Molina. Call it being extra cautious, which is very warranted in this case.

I want to know why Cervelli is not on the 60 day at this time.

Stewart is nto a Major leauge worthy catcher, he cant hit and sucks defensively. Did you see him in that game catching Phil Hughes?? He didnt know the signs and constantly got crossed up with Hughes. The Yanks have already said they will carry Moeller, Molina and Posada once Jorge returns. I would rather have John Stewart catch than chris Stewart