April 2012 Minor League Thread

[jeter62375]

when do we start to worry about gumbs and culver ?

[teknetic]

I haven't heard much about Austin. Is there legit reason to be excited about what he's doing?

[bmxstreetrider86]

I haven't heard much about Austin. Is there legit reason to be excited about what he's doing?

Yes. He is a corner guy only but the bat is real.

[Eldee5]

http://www.abcnews4.com/story/175080...named-sal-potw

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Charleston RiverDogs outfielder/first baseman Tyler Austin received the first South Atlantic League Player of the Week Award on Monday.

Austin received the award for the period of April 5-15 during which he hit .438/.471/1.031 in 8 games with a league most 10 extra base hits (4 doubles, 3 triples, 3 homers) and 9 RBIs. Through April 15, Austin led the South Atlantic League in batting average, slugging percentage and OPS and has a seven-game hit streak. Austin also has a streak of five straight games with at least one extra-base hit.

Austin's early season exploits include a ninth inning three-run homer on Sunday that won the game against the Rome Braves. He also had a two-homerun game on April 12. His performance has helped propel the team to a 7-3 record so far this season, good for first place in the South Atlantic League Southern Division.

[kan_t]

I haven't heard much about Austin. Is there legit reason to be excited about what he's doing?

His bat. Even though he is projected to be a 1B/RF/LF, people should be excited about his hitting. He has destroyed everything since day 1 of his professional career.

[NelsonMuntz]

when do we start to worry about gumbs and culver ?

Do people even have expectations for Culver that would justify any amount of worrying?

[THEBOSS84]

Do people even have expectations for Culver that would justify any amount of worrying?

Someone will predictably point out how young he is and how much room he has for growth.

You can't teach talent, though.

[TheHugeUnit2]

I haven't heard much about Austin. Is there legit reason to be excited about what he's doing?

Keither Law had Austin 5th on his Yankees prospects list. Above Campos. I remember reading over at NoMaas how excited they(Kevin I guess at the time) were to sign Austin and how he was a huge sleeper, thats how I started to follow him.

[Yankees1962]

Someone will predictably point out how young he is and how much room he has for growth.

You can't teach talent, though.

You better hope he has talent as that draft choice can't be changed now.

[TheHugeUnit2]

when do we start to worry about gumbs and culver ?

I never really liked Culver but I'm still excited about Gumbs he's getting good scouting reports even though his hits aren't there.

[Yankees1962]

I haven't heard much about Austin. Is there legit reason to be excited about what he's doing?

His bat is legit and he's one of these high school prospects that got overlooked because he came out of Georgia in 2010 with a strong draft class from that state. I think the Yankees got lucky with him and his athletic ability to transition from catcher, to corner infielder and now corner outfielder.

[Yankees1962]

Yes. He is a corner guy only but the bat is real.

A corner outfielder with a bat is a need for the system.

[YESSIR!]

A corner outfielder with a bat is a need for the system.

Austin's still being considered a 3B long term; he just hasn't seen alot of time there because of Bichette. Last reports I saw were that he was fielding the position well during the last part of last season. No reason to move him off until it's clear a corner OF spot is where he belongs.

[mhmajp]

Sanchez
4-5, 2 doubles

Williams
2-5

Austin
2-4, 3B, BB

Speaking of beasting...Or is this the time to break out..."Beast Mode engaged"?

[mhmajp]

Austin's still being considered a 3B long term; he just hasn't seen alot of time there because of Bichette. Last reports I saw were that he was fielding the position well during the last part of last season. No reason to move him off until it's clear a corner OF spot is where he belongs.

Agreed on value, etc. But if they are going to keep Bichette, Jr at 3B and plan to keep Austin, at some point they're going to have to settle him in the OF or someplace else he can play and where they have needs/openings.

[NYCrusader]

I think there were enough issues to where starting Sanchez over in Charleston was a fine move. His defense was atrocious and he was hindered by makeup questions. Not to mention he only really hit for half the season. Regardless, his stay should be short there this year irrespective of what Murphy is doing in Tampa. They can easily split time up there like Montero and Romine did a couple years back.

I disagree his offensive production last year in Charleston to go along with his pedigree was good enough to start in high A Tampa.

Other organizations challenge offensive talents like Sanchez even when they don't put up the numbers he is putting up and Sanchez actually puts them up and is repeating a level in the Yankee organization.

[Posada_20]

when do we start to worry about gumbs and culver ?

Hopefully not after just 9 games

[bmxstreetrider86]

A corner outfielder with a bat is a need for the system.

did i say it wasnt?

[Yankees1962]

did i say it wasnt?

Did I say you said that?

[Yankees1962]

Austin's still being considered a 3B long term; he just hasn't seen alot of time there because of Bichette. Last reports I saw were that he was fielding the position well during the last part of last season. No reason to move him off until it's clear a corner OF spot is where he belongs.

Not based on the recent comments I read from Mark Newman.

[awy]

austin was seen recently operating 3b rather recklessly so given his advanced bat trying to make 3b work is going to delay his schedule

[Mr.Muhozi]

Through 6.

Williams - 0-2 1R HBP scored
Bichette - 0-3
Austin - 1-2 BB
Sanchez - 0-3

[Jax Teller]

Abe Almonte
3-3, 2B, HR, 2BB, 2SB

Marshall
6IP 4H 2R 2ER 1BB 3K

[philleotardo]

Murphy 3-4

[Posada_20]

Same that Cotham has lost so much time with injuries. He's already 24. A little old for the SAL. Once he gets stretched out, wonder if they'll push him to Tampa