The Single-A Riverdogs announced their roster today. My preview roster was mostly right, but missed on a few counts. The big changes:
Garrison Lassiter starts the season on the roster. He’ll split time with Carmen Angelini at short, and may pick up another position somewhere on the diamond. The Yankees were obviously impressed with him in spring training. He could have a big season. Ditto on Brett Marshall, who I predicted to hang around extended spring training to begin the year. The rotation looks to be mostly experienced and strong, with Marshall joining Andrew Brackman, David Phelps, Casey Erickson, Manuel Banuelos, and maybe D.J. Mitchell.
Kyle Higashoika isn’t so lucky. The Yankees seem to going with a Chase Weems / Mitch Abeita tandem behind the plate. Higashioka will take it slow. Arodys Vizcaino also failed to make the roster. The Yankees will take it slow with their new golden arm.
Corban Joseph is not on the roster, but I’m going to guess that he’ll wind up in Tampa.
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You have to be excited about Marshall. Big arm and the team wants him to move a bit.
Its worth noting that Garrison is a very similar type prospect. Lots of potential for lots of money, but very raw.
Where was he drafted? And why did he drop?
The assumption of college. The Yankees had to pay a premium. It was a super late round thing.
I wonder if they are going to pull a Romine/Montero thing with Carmem and Lassister. I wonder if they are keeping Arodys in extended spring training until they have Brackman head to Tampa which I think will be after 3-5 starts.
EJ, can you provide a quick review on Mitchell? I hear a lot about this kid, but I barely have any idea who he is.
Thanks.
I think you meant Manuel Banuelos. That kid is full of potential. I’m excited to see what he can do.
I think that Mitchell is going to be in the rotation and the guys from Staten Island, except Phelps who will be in the rotation, will be picky back relievers because of pitch counts.
Mitchell has got some good stuff. A sinker that comes in from 91-93 and a fastball that tops out at 94 mph. He’s also got a curveball. He hasn’t pitched professionally yet so my guess is they’ll eventually give him a slider or a changeup.