Friday, January 4, 2008

Yankees Catching Prospects.

The good people over at Project Prospect posted their top ten catching prospects a couple days ago and I'm surprised to see that two Yankees were mentioned, Jesus Montero and Francisco Cervelli. Here is what they had to say about our two fine catching prospects:

7. Jesus Montero (11/28/89), ETA: 2011

After signing with the New York Yankees for $2 million as an international free agent in 2006, Jesus Montero entered the 2007 campaign with such a big target on his back that only a 6-foot-4, 225-pounder could support it. And support it he did. A native of Guacara, Venezuela, Montero posted a .280/.366/.421 vital line and .350 wOBA in 123 Rookie League plate appearances last season—as a 17-year-old. While his ceiling is hard to rival, the depth of this year’s catching class—paired with the long journey he still has to overcome to reach the Majors—slides Montero to the No. 7 slot on our list.

9. Francisco Cervelli (3/6/86), ETA: 2010

Posting a .279/.383/.397 vital line in the pitcher’s paradise that is the High-A Florida State League, Francisco Cervelli becomes the second Yankee catching prospect to earn his way into our Top 10. While it could easily be overlooked given his low slugging percentage, Cervelli managed a 34.6% XBH rate a season ago—with 24 of his 28 XBH coming in the form of doubles. Like Jesus Montero, Cervelli still has a long ways to go to reach the big leagues, but certainly has the abilities to do just that in due time.
Between the two of them it looks like the Yankees should be able to find a replacement for Jorge Posada from within the organization.

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