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Post by bobby on May 15, 2010 22:45:13 GMT 10
NEW YORK -- Right-hander Shane Lindsay has been claimed by the New York Yankees off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and optioned to Class A Tampa of the Florida State League.
New York cleared a spot on its 40-man roster by giving right-hander Christian Garcia his unconditional release.
Lindsay, from Melbourne, Australia, was 0-1 with a 6.59 ERA in 14 relief appearances this year at Triple-A Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League, leaving him with an 18-13 record in six minor league seasons. He struck out 19 and walked 17 in 13 2/3 innings this year.
Garcia was 1-0 in one start at Double-A Trenton, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings on April 8. He hurt his elbow and had ligament-replacement surgery later in the month.
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Post by JRA on May 16, 2010 17:31:50 GMT 10
Good luck to Lindsay trying to break into that staff!
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Post by philallen on May 16, 2010 18:41:58 GMT 10
Good luck to Lindsay trying to break into that staff! Personally I've always been an advocate of asking players to show me what they can acheive rather than telling them what they can't. Apparently there were a couple of people recently who said that Jessica Watson would be lucky to sail out through the heads of Sydney Harbour.
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Post by The Joker on May 17, 2010 9:00:02 GMT 10
As World Series champs, and being in the AL, the Yanks must have had the very last waiver priority? That would mean every other team in the league could have claimed him before the Yankees. Good luck to Shane, I hope he gets a shot to experience the Bronx the same way that Lloydy did.
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Post by burgers on May 17, 2010 11:22:23 GMT 10
Good luck to Lindsay trying to break into that staff! You do know Lindsay is a reliever don't you? You do realise that the Yankees have a reliever with an ERA of 8.49 and a WHIP of 2.31 at the moment? Maybe he could take his spot? ? You made a couple of posts yesterday that didn't quite add up - this one and then the one accusing Nilsson of being a bad manager - I don't think you were on that team and would have NO IDEA about how a good manager looks after a team. Sometimes better to keep your mouth closed and let everyone think you're stupid - well you know how that saying goes.
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Post by theolderiget on May 17, 2010 11:50:36 GMT 10
It really doesn't matter whether any of us think that Shane will "break into the Yankees". The only thing that matters is that the Yankees think he might! Major League Teams don't acquire guys on waiver for the hell of it - they pick them up because they believe they can help the Organization. We should all hope the Yankees' judgement is spot on and that Shane goes on to have a successful career with them.
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Post by JRA on May 17, 2010 13:35:24 GMT 10
You do know Lindsay is a reliever don't you? You do realise that the Yankees have a reliever with an ERA of 8.49 and a WHIP of 2.31 at the moment? Maybe he could take his spot? ? You made a couple of posts yesterday that didn't quite add up - this one and then the one accusing Nilsson of being a bad manager - I don't think you were on that team and would have NO IDEA about how a good manager looks after a team. Sometimes better to keep your mouth closed and let everyone think you're stupid - well you know how that saying goes. Hi Burgers, it seems you have taken some real offence to my opinion. I have seen Lindsay pitch and the fact is that the Yankee's have so much depth in their organisation that it will be harder (not impossible or even improbable) to play for them. Either way, I would love to see Lindsay pull on the Yankees jersey. You look at someone like Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees who have won their division in the international league for the last 5 years, including league champions in 08. Trenton Thunder have also won successive division titles. Despite their bullpens current troubles, they have a starting rotation that can often go very deep into the game. Prospects like Arodys Vizcaino, McAllister, Banuelos and even someone like Andrew Brackman I think would get a look in far before Lindsay. Sure the guy threw 2.60 for the Drillers last year, but has been touched up a bit in AAA this season and will find it a bit more difficult to break through the ranks in the New York organisation than Colorado. Saying that, I think Lindsay can definitely make a Major League 25-man within the next few years, I think he can play on the Yankees team as well. My point is it's harder to break into this roster than the Rockies. Like it or lump it. As for Nilsson managing the Rams, no, I wasn't on the team. However, I went to every single Rams game and watched them get swept week in week out, many of which being one run ballgames. I'm not going to highlight specific decisions, nor say I could have done a better job. I believe, in my opinion Jon Deeble is a better manager than David Nilsson, and if you think I'm "stupid" for voicing the opinion that our national manager is a better guy for the job, I think that's a little backwards.
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Post by thehotcorner on May 17, 2010 15:15:40 GMT 10
I think he can play on the Yankees team as well. My point is it's harder to break into this roster than the Rockies. Like it or lump it. My thoughts exactly. In fact I posted as much on the "next Aussie to make it to the show" thread. This move will most likely delay his progress to the show.
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Post by monster on May 18, 2010 3:45:34 GMT 10
lets just say that the Yankees must think he'd make it for them to go out and bring him into the organisation. i think i heard that as the champions last year, they had the last chance to pick him up on the waiver (if someone knows otherwise, i'm happy to be corrected there). so if that actually is the case, GOOD ON HIM. Wish him luck in his endeavours with the Yankees
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2010 10:10:10 GMT 10
I would have thought that if your resume has that the Yankees picked you up it would have to help with opportunities elsewhere later in a worst case scenario.
Best case scenario is we have another bloody good Aussie in the bigs !
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Post by Hammo on May 18, 2010 11:11:35 GMT 10
Most reports coming out the US rate Shane fairly highly and mention that he has pretty good stuff, it's just he is a little wayward at times. Looking at his stats it appears to he gives up to many BB's but until we see him play it's hard to make a judgement on how he is going, he may just be missing the strike zone by not much or he could be all over the shop. The NYY obviously see the potential in him and hopefully he gets his chance soon. The kid has put in the hardyards since he has been signed and is getting rewarded for his efforts.
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Post by Hammo on May 18, 2010 11:15:54 GMT 10
The Yankees claimed right-hander Shane Lindsay from the Rockies, according to Chad Jennings of the Journal News. The Yankees released injured prospect Christian Garcia to make room for Lindsay on their 40-man roster.
Lindsay, a 25-year-old Australian, has a 6.59 ERA in 13.2 Triple A innings this year with 12.5 K/9 and 11.2 BB/9. The righty has always walked and struck out lots of batters, though his walk rate has never been this extreme. Baseball America praised Lindsay's mid-90s fastball and knuckle-curve in their 2010 handbook, suggesting he could appear in the majors this year if he finally stays healthy. Lindsay will report to the Yankees' minor league complex, where he'll no doubt attempt to regain his command.
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Post by dag on May 18, 2010 12:27:46 GMT 10
It really doesn't matter whether any of us think that Shane will "break into the Yankees". The only thing that matters is that the Yankees think he might! Major League Teams don't acquire guys on waiver for the hell of it - they pick them up because they believe they can help the Organization. We should all hope the Yankees' judgement is spot on and that Shane goes on to have a successful career with them. HEAR...HEAR!
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Post by oldracer on May 19, 2010 12:38:33 GMT 10
Lets all remember that the Yankees didn't just pick him up off waivers, they also placed him on their 40 man roster.
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Post by trober on May 19, 2010 15:35:17 GMT 10
For the Yankees to claim him he had to be placed on the 40. I don't think being with the yankkes org will hurt his big league chances. All teams need bull pen help at some stage during the year. Shane just needs to be putting up good numbers when he Yankees need help.
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Post by thehotcorner on May 19, 2010 15:37:24 GMT 10
For the Yankees to claim him he had to be placed on the 40. I don't think being with the yankkes org will hurt his big league chances. All teams need bull pen help at some stage during the year. Shane just needs to be putting up good numbers when he Yankees need help. A case of right place at the right time trober?
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Post by trober on May 19, 2010 16:44:48 GMT 10
Exactly
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Post by theolderiget on May 27, 2010 10:52:58 GMT 10
Shane has been designated for assignment and removed off the Yankees 40 man roster today. Everyone who posts on this (and every other young Australian's fortunes overseas) should be cognisant of the impact these decisions have on the people concerned. The select young men who are chosen to enter Professional Baseball and ultimately don't reach the Major League level, deserve (and often need) the support of all of us.
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Post by Goblin on Jun 2, 2010 9:53:31 GMT 10
Lastest Update: Shane is on the move again www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2010/06/tribe_manager_manny_acta_looki.htmlSick bay: Indians are expecting to hear today when Grady Sizemore will have surgery on his left knee. It's expected to be Thursday or Friday in Vail, Colo. He was transferred to the 60-day disabled list today to make room for right-hander Shane Lindsay, who was claimed off waivers from the Yankees. Lindsay was placed on the 40-man roster and sent to Class A Kinston. Lindsay began this season for the Class AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox and went 0-1 with a 6.59 ERA in 14 appearances after he went to big-league camp with the Rockies. The Yankees claimed him on waivers, but he had not pitched in a game after reporting to extended spring training in Tampa, Fla. In other injury news, Andy Marte could go on a rehab assignment this week. He's been on the disabled list with since May 15 with an infected ingrown hair that caused an infection that reguired surgery on his stomach.
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Post by ingrownhair on Jun 2, 2010 11:27:25 GMT 10
In other injury news, Andy Marte could go on a rehab assignment this week. He's been on the disabled list with since May 15 with an infected ingrown hair that caused an infection that reguired surgery on his stomach.
Awesome Goblin Good to see I can "infect" the game here and overseas!
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Post by 350lifetime on Jun 2, 2010 11:56:20 GMT 10
Good on you IGH. Not only are you a menace to the poor innocent members of this forum and a menace to baseball administrators in this country. Now you are putting pros on the DL. You are a menace to our sport worldwide. Pull your head in.
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Post by goldensombrero on Jun 2, 2010 12:06:22 GMT 10
I agree 350, its about time sombody shut IGH down..He has put post on here only to see what he posts, come true....Maybe let him go down slowly though..more painful
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Post by ingrownhair on Jun 2, 2010 12:23:47 GMT 10
350 A menace to the "poor innocent" members of this forum.........I think this forum is great and all members are slightly strange but relavent! A menace to administrators in this country.............I think this forum is about 2 years old now and not 1 "administrator has had the "sack" to post here to inform the baseball public of anything happening! They don't even inform on their own sites. The game in this country is dieing a slow death and trying to "hang it's hat" on this new National comp when still now JUNE, NO NAMES, NO COLORS, NO COACHES, NO GROUNDS, NO SPONSORS. Maybe you should pull your head in and you'll find an INGROWNHAIR waiting to annoy you!
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Post by ingrownhair on Jun 2, 2010 12:31:13 GMT 10
Now goldensombrero wants to play. Is this pick on me day? I have a theory that most "code" names are what people know best "goldensombrero"! although I never acheived this myself, what is it? 3 or 4 K's per game while hitting? Please inform us all?
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Post by goldensombrero on Jun 2, 2010 12:33:22 GMT 10
I dont think there is any need to get nasty.. I think the powers that be have a very good reason as to why they are not letting the information out just yet...as for 350, I think he sounds like a man of complete wisdom sometimes, as opposed to you IGH who just seems to get on here to stir the pot....Do you think it is wise to belittle our administrators who are trying to do the job they were intrusted with. I say give them time and they will grow
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Post by pakkyp on Jun 2, 2010 12:40:49 GMT 10
Now goldensombrero wants to play. Is this pick on me day? I have a theory that most "code" names are what people know best "goldensombrero"! although I never acheived this myself, what is it? 3 or 4 K's per game while hitting? Please inform us all? Aren't in-grown hairs usually around the pooper? Fitting with the amount of sh!te you come out with IGH Nothing ever nice to say about anything... whats the matter did your boyfriend get you with a dirty sanchez again?
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Post by goldensombrero on Jun 2, 2010 12:45:38 GMT 10
You really are a twit.. I have noticed by some of your posts, you dont even have a grasp of the english language.. Did you at least finish school or are you just out of kindergarten
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Post by ingrownhair on Jun 2, 2010 12:52:43 GMT 10
What a surprise, pakkyp bites! I can't beleive pakkyp told us he has ingrownhairs in his pooper! I happen to think a dirty sanchez is a sign of affection! Get back to Shane Lindsay or are you going to bite just 1 more time?
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Post by Ace on Jun 2, 2010 12:53:56 GMT 10
Okay...lets get this back to Shane...
So he's in Single A ball now - he should work his way up pretty easily.
Some shaky arms in the bullpen at Cleveland right now - if he can throw a few more good strikes he's a good shot to get to the majors with the Indians! By good strikes I mean ones on the outer and inner edges of the plate...the walks seem to be the thing holding him back.
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Post by rammo on Jun 2, 2010 13:08:49 GMT 10
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