2023 Minor League News & Notes

[Yankyfan]

I am not anywhere near an expert on the Minor League FA rules, but after 6 or 7 seasons, one is granted FA, or something like that. Rule 5 comes into play before that. Chappy was available the past couple of seasons, but no one bit on him.

He wasn't selected last year and was eligible as you said by years signed by his original organization he's has the right not to to sign with said club.

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[mbn007]

How was Chapparo able to leave as a Free Agent? Should he have had to be selected in the Rule 5 draft?

I am not anywhere near an expert on the Minor League FA rules, but after 6 or 7 seasons, one is granted FA, or something like that. Rule 5 comes into play before that. Chappy was available the past couple of seasons, but no one bit on him.

[Donnybaseball72]

How was Chapparo able to leave as a Free Agent? Should he have had to be selected in the Rule 5 draft?

[Yankyfan]

Same here.

He does not really have a clear path to playing time in the Bronx though. At least not until next year if/when the Yankees move on from Rizzo.

Agreed but i hate when we get no return on talent...We really need to step it up when it comes to this area...The Braves and Dodgers really lead the way. Even the smallest return can turn into something.

[mbn007]

Sorry to see Chaparro has signed with the D backs. SMH

Same here.

He does not really have a clear path to playing time in the Bronx though. At least not until next year if/when the Yankees move on from Rizzo.

[Yankyfan]

Sorry to see Chaparro has signed with the D backs. SMH

[mbn007]

Oh yea, I forgot about Dunham...Another guy with plus wheels and a very good OF'er.

BTW we are going to lose a lot of guys i fear on the lower Minors side as well.

If someone picks a player from low A, so be it. Can't protect everyone, and all teams take chances on leaving players exposed that they would really rather not lose.

I think we'll come out OK, when all is said and done, and after ST when some of the Rule 5 picks are returned.

[Yankyfan]

Agree on Lockridge. He should be a fine 4th OF for someone in 2024. I expect him to be picked and not returned. Not sure about Barclay though. He strikes me as someone who should be picked up in the Rule 5 draft, but unless he has a near-perfect ST, he is the type that gets returned.

Wonder what will be with Dunham? Will someone take a chance?

Oh yea, I forgot about Dunham...Another guy with plus wheels and a very good OF'er.

BTW we are going to lose a lot of guys i fear on the lower Minors side as well.

[mbn007]

I would say Barclay and Lockridge have a good shot...Barclay is Small but puts up numbers for lefty and Lockridge is at least a 4th OF'er type being he can play CF. Lockridge has an avg at best arm but has Plus speed.
Sauer May also draw some teams ...Injuries have been an issue but stuff may have team get a look see for ST. Remember Catchers also draw interest a lot.

Agree on Lockridge. He should be a fine 4th OF for someone in 2024. I expect him to be picked and not returned. Not sure about Barclay though. He strikes me as someone who should be picked up in the Rule 5 draft, but unless he has a near-perfect ST, he is the type that gets returned.

Wonder what will be with Dunham? Will someone take a chance?

[Yankyfan]

I'm holding on to my seat and putting on one of those plastic ponchos from Maid of the Mist because I'm expecting a Big Splash soon

Maid of the Mist!! Nice!! ( Not the same though being electric now)

[Yankyfan]

I would say Barclay and Lockridge have a good shot...Barclay is Small but puts up numbers for lefty and Lockridge is at least a 4th OF'er type being he can play CF. Lockridge has an avg at best arm but has Plus speed.
Sauer May also draw some teams ...Injuries have been an issue but stuff may have team get a look see for ST. Remember Catchers also draw interest a lot.

[dpbddd99]

Who are we likely to lose in the Rule 5 draft?

[sjb23]

Yep, looks like a nice first signing if he can get those walks down could be great signing..Big IF i know but every year these signings come into play..Odd he's all we signed to this point?

I'm holding on to my seat and putting on one of those plastic ponchos from Maid of the Mist because I'm expecting a Big Splash soon

[Yankyfan]

The little bit of film I've seen on him - his two-seamer is a weapon vs. righties. It starts outside and winds up on the outside corner. My guess is it will also be effective against lefties, catching the inside part of the plate.

He's walking between 3 and 4 batters per 9 - too many IMO. That's where the improvement needs to be. He's faced about 200 batters, and his career numbers look good:

Yerry De Los Santos Career Pitching Splits | Baseball-Reference.com

Yep, looks like a nice first signing if he can get those walks down could be great signing..Big IF i know but every year these signings come into play..Odd he's all we signed to this point?

[sjb23]

Another experiment for the pitching factory machine!!!

Seriously, seems like he has decent life and movement on his sinker. But his overall command is spotty, at best.

The little bit of film I've seen on him - his two-seamer is a weapon vs. righties. It starts outside and winds up on the outside corner. My guess is it will also be effective against lefties, catching the inside part of the plate.

He's walking between 3 and 4 batters per 9 - too many IMO. That's where the improvement needs to be. He's faced about 200 batters, and his career numbers look good:

Yerry De Los Santos Career Pitching Splits | Baseball-Reference.com