Take a look at these numbers and tell me who seems like the better prospect:Player A - 463 AB/ 18 HR/ 67 RBI/ .288 BA/ .348 OBP/ .814 OPSPlayer B - 264 AB/ 18 HR/ 55 RBI/ .295 BA/ .390 OBP/ 1.002 OPSPlayer A is two years younger than Player B but you cannot tell me that his numbers are better than Player B's. Both players are about the same size and both players play the same position - catcher. Player A is highly touted prospect Jesus Montero formerly of the Yankees and Player B is Ryan Lavarnway of the Red Sox.What made me think of checking the numbers on this comparison was this Gordon Edes piece about Lavarnway.
Via Fenway West
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January 18, 2012
This weeks's Globe Sunday Baseball Column by Nick Cafardo spotlights Sox catching prospect Ryan Lavarnway. Lavarnway had a big season behind the plate in 2011. Between Portland and Pawtucket, he hit 32 homers, 93 rbi's, and had an on-base percentage of .939.In 17 games with the Sox, he hit only .231. However, Cafardo cites a situation that shows Lavarnway might be the take...
Via NESN.com
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January 20, 2012
BOSTON -- When the Red Sox signed Kelly Shoppach in December, it didn't just affect Jason Varitek's future. The acquisition presumably halted Ryan Lavarnway's ascension to the majors. With Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Shoppach slotted to catch, Lavarnway's status with the Red Sox remains at the mercy of the staff. Before the 73rd Boston Baseball Writer's dinner on...
Via The Onion
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January 20, 2012
SEATTLE—Introducing former Yankee farmhand Jesus Montero to the media Friday, the Seattle Mariners said they have high expectations for the newly acquired catching prospect, a player they hope will eventually become great enough to desert them for a...
Via Seattle Times
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January 20, 2012
The agent for Jesus Montero said the catcher is happy about the trade that will send him to the Mariners.
Via Baseball Professor
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January 19, 2012
OK, so Jesus Montero‘s move to Safeco Field isn’t all bad. First off, he’s almost guaranteed to get 600 plate appearances and should bat in the heart of the Mariners lineup. Another plus is that he should gain catcher eligibility quicker in Seattle than he would have in New York. We all know how hard Seattle can be on a righties power numbers, but Montero should...
Via seattlemariners.com
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January 21, 2012
The trade between the Mariners and Yankees involving premier 22-year-old talents Jesus Montero and Michael Pineda still hasn't been formally announced, but Montero was in Seattle on Saturday undergoing physical exams, and final word is likely to come by Monday.
Via MyTeamRivals.com
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January 19, 2012
The New York Yankees since the trade of Jesus Montero have been making and receiving calls regarding their DH position. With only 20 days till spring training there are still many free agents without a job.Yankee general manager Brian Cashman has reached out to the agents of Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui. Both players were well liked in the clubhouse, fan favorites and aren...
Via Bronx Baseball Daily
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January 18, 2012
After the Yankees traded DH Jesus Montero to the Mariners it slightly, just barely, opened the door for Jorge Posada to un-retire and return as part of a DH platoon next season. However, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network, Posada will go ahead with his retirement as planned.
Not a big shock, but based on Posada’s will and determination this did need to be confirmed...
Via Outside The Press Box
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January 20, 2012
As the Mariners close in on finishing the mini-blockbuster trade that will send young pitcher Michael Pineda to the Yankees for young slugger Jesus Montero, the obvious question is: Is Jesus the Mariners’ savior?
As with life, it obviously remains to be seen, but we have faith in the way Jack Zdiurencik is approaching the building of Seattle’s offense.
(Fortunately he...
Via U.S.S. Mariner
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January 19, 2012
1: I have to agree with Dave that Jesus Montero’s bat is likely to be an upgrade, but something short of hall-of-fame level. The list of players Dave compiled includes quite a few guys who were established in the majors at the age Montero is now. Focusing on college-drafted players gets you a pool that’s more similar age-wise, but it presents its own set of problems...
Via New York Yankees - New York Post
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January 20, 2012
TAMPA, Fla. — It’s not that Larry Rothschild isn’t sorry to see Jesus Montero go.The Yankees’ pitching coach knows the talent of the organization’s former top offensive prospect.But if they had to give Montero up for someone, he’s glad it’s Michael Pineda.“I’m...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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January 20, 2012
Friday night links..
It appears that talks between the Rockies and Red Sox regarding Marco Scutaro are dormant, but Rob Bradford of WEEI.com writes that Boston's possible motivation for a move involving Scutaro would be to free up payroll. The club has reportedly expressed interest in White Sox starter Gavin Floyd and free agent outfielder Cody Ross, but neither move...
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