Frank Piliere on Yankee Prospects

What do you think about Hector Nosei and Gary Sanchez ? Any future with the big league club?

Absolutely. Sanchez is a monster offensively and it is showing already in the GCL. Last year I really liked Noesi but didn’t see a spot for him with the Yankees. Tough to break in there unless you are a frontline guy but who knows. He’s a real good #3 for me.

Is Mark Melancon easily forgettable or is it just me? I’d really love for him to get a shot, especially with the Yankees bullpen struggling. Every single time he’s called up though it seems he only pitches every 10 games. What are your thoughts on him?

It’s the Yankees and at some point he has to come up and make an impression quickly and show some more command. Other young relievers have broken through like Robertson by forcing their way into the mix. He has to do the same. Melancon has plus stuff but he has to show the command.

Brett Marshall is coming back from TJS, he’s has some electric stuff. What are the odds he fallows the Brack/Dellin line and dominants?

It won’t be as simple for him I don’t think. I scouted him before he got hurt and he was 92-96 and the secondary pitches flashed plus but he was pretty crude. I like him a lot but he has a lot to work on.

Frank, have you heard anything for the July 2 international free agency period? Specifically, who are the yankees linked to? Thanks as always Frank and great job.

They remain on Roughned Odor, who was also at the PG National and the Yankees were on him heavily there as were a number of clubs. This steroid scandal makes things really crazy though, still got some feelers out to see what else is happening.

Sorry for so many Yankees questions but have you scouted Brackman this year, Frank? The stats look pretty darn good. The hits allowed and the ERA are high but the other important peripherals (K ratio, K/BB, groundball ratio, etc) are all excellent, are they the result of a 24 year old beating up A ball competition or has he figured it out?

Scouted him in spring training and again came away unimpressed. Been about 5 different times I’ve seen him now where he hasn’t showed the plus stuff I hear about. I’m curious to see him this season because i keep hearing the big velocity is there, but I’ve heard that before so I guess we’ll see. He’s an interesting guy so I hope he has figured it out.

Frank sorry aobut all the yankee questions, but whats your opinion on Montero catching long term?

I think he can do it, like I’ve said before. Now, I don’t think that means the Yankees WILL do it but he’s capable. He’d be a mediocre defender at best but he’s capable.