Colter Bean called up to Yanks

[YankProspector]

http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/9451215

Righty reliever Colter Bean was called up from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday and outfielder Mitch Jones was sent back to the minors.

[surge511]

Maybe he actually gets a chance this time. If he happens to be lights out, maybe when Small is moved back to the bullpen, Erickson is DFA'd instead of Bean going back to the minors. This COULD potentially be his big breakthrough.

[flymick24]

bean isn't that good, and he won't be able to thrive in the majors with an 85 pmh fastball. his slurve is decent, but everything else in his repertoire is garbage.

[kjamidon]

I heard at the stadium he was sent right back down

[surge511]

I heard at the stadium he was sent right back down

I believe that Mitch Jones was sent right back down for Bean. Otherwise, you're reporting something that is news to me.

[NelsonMuntz]

bean isn't that good, and he won't be able to thrive in the majors with an 85 pmh fastball. his slurve is decent, but everything else in his repertoire is garbage.

Exactly. Hopefully Torre will only use him in mop-up spots, if at all.

[kjamidon]

I believe that Mitch Jones was sent right back down for Bean. Otherwise, you're reporting something that is news to me.

Dude, i was wrong and you are correct, my usher resource needs work

[surge511]

Dude, i was wrong and you are correct, my usher resource needs work

Ok, cool He won't last long up there anyway, once Crosby comes back he should be sent back down.

[NHYank]

Torre won't put up with Bean's walks. He took him out in the middle of the count. Not a good sign.

[mbn007]

Torre won't put up with Bean's walks. He took him out in the middle of the count. Not a good sign.

The count was 1-0. But he did seem to have control issues. Still, he looked like a guy who would be tough to hit, as that delivery is a bit strange, to say the least.

[JamieMadrox]

The count was 1-0. But he did seem to have control issues. Still, he looked like a guy who would be tough to hit, as that delivery is a bit strange, to say the least.

no matter what his delivery is, that 79mph fastball isn't going to cut it in the longrun

[mbn007]

no matter what his delivery is, that 79mph fastball isn't going to cut it in the longrun

Actually, it's 85, and he hit 87 on the gun at least once, last night.

But he does need better control. He has the greatest stats in the world in the minors, but without a "signature" pitch, he will not last long in the majors, no matter how funky a delivery he has. Pinpoint control will help him though. But can he pitch like that?

Time may tell.

[Woodshed42]

I thought Bean did pretty well considerring the stage and the weather. No one had good control last night...Not even Tom Glavine

[surge511]

While I strongly doubt he lasts on the Yankees, I think Bean might have a future as a low-tier reliever on a small-market team.

[flymick24]

While I strongly doubt he lasts on the Yankees, I think Bean might have a future as a low-tier reliever on a small-market team.

i doubt he'll make it anywhere with his 78 mph fastball.

bean epitomizes AAA fodder.

[mbn007]

Well, I guess he came down to earth last night.

So long, been nice seeing you.

Actually, I expect Reese to go down if Sheff is activated tonight or tomorrow. But, since the Yankees are off Thursday, maybe they skip Small's turn in the rotation, and use him in relief the next few games, with his next start then on May 30th. SO Bean goes down, and there is an extra bat on the bench.

[Posada_20]

He's nothing more than a righty specialist, ala Chad Bradford. Lefties can get too good a look at him and will batter him, just like righties against Mike Myers.

[ppa79]

WHy don't we bring up Smith. Let him get the mop up duties and get some experience too. That would allow the Yankees to evaluate if he is ready to step into the pen next year and if they should resign Villione.

[DaYanks4Life]

WHy don't we bring up Smith. Let him get the mop up duties and get some experience too. That would allow the Yankees to evaluate if he is ready to step into the pen next year and if they should resign Villione.

That's just too good of an idea. Will never happen.

[surge511]

Once Sheffield and Dotel come back, there will be very little room left on the roster. Erickson and Bean will most likely be gone. Reese will be sent down once Crosby comes off the DL. Another perosn will have to go because Chacon is on the DL, too. Terrence Long, maybe? Basically, there is not enough room for Smith right now, and all a call-up would do right now is use up one of his options.

[flymick24]

Once Sheffield and Dotel come back, there will be very little room left on the roster. Erickson and Bean will most likely be gone. Reese will be sent down once Crosby comes off the DL. Another perosn will have to go because Chacon is on the DL, too. Terrence Long, maybe? Basically, there is not enough room for Smith right now, and all a call-up would do right now is use up one of his options.

smith belongs in the majors now, and if it were up to me, i'd DFA small to make room for him.

the reason he's probably still in AAA is that they figure having more than 2 lefties in the pen would be overkill...

[surge511]

smith belongs in the majors now, and if it were up to me, i'd DFA small to make room for him.

the reason he's probably still in AAA is that they figure having more than 2 lefties in the pen would be overkill...

He's 26, right? It's about time he's in the majors. What are his stats in AAA?

[mbn007]

smith belongs in the majors now, and if it were up to me, i'd DFA small to make room for him.

the reason he's probably still in AAA is that they figure having more than 2 lefties in the pen would be overkill...

Smith has arrived. Reese was sent down. WIth the resurgence of Bernie, especially from the left side, and Melky playing well, Long will be the backup OF until Crosby returns. Then we shall see if Crosby or Long is teh main backup, along with Bernie.

Small is going to stick around, unless he flounders big time. Pavano is not coming back, and I take Small over Erickson.

[kjamidon]

i talked with Colter last night and as aspected he is bummed and not really with it. sad to see a big man bummed..kj

[surge511]

Smith has arrived. Reese was sent down. WIth the resurgence of Bernie, especially from the left side, and Melky playing well, Long will be the backup OF until Crosby returns. Then we shall see if Crosby or Long is teh main backup, along with Bernie.

Small is going to stick around, unless he flounders big time. Pavano is not coming back, and I take Small over Erickson.

I would say that Long and Erickson are the next 2 guys to be DFA'd.