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Post by stu on Nov 4, 2024 7:45:39 GMT -5
I’m picking an outfielder vibe on him. Something just tells me he’ll get his MLB chance in LF instead of at second base… He's only 5' 6". That seems like second baseman to me, a spot the Yanks have a need for if Geyber doesn't come back. He'd be really funny hanging around Judge, kind of like an even smaller Ronald Torreyes.
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Post by rizzuto on Nov 4, 2024 8:12:48 GMT -5
He's only 5' 6". That seems like second baseman to me, a spot the Yanks have a need for if Geyber doesn't come back. He'd be really funny hanging around Judge, kind of like an even smaller Ronald Torreyes. We’d have the smallest middle infield in MLB.
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Post by inger on Nov 4, 2024 10:38:04 GMT -5
He's only 5' 6". That seems like second baseman to me, a spot the Yanks have a need for if Geyber doesn't come back. He'd be really funny hanging around Judge, kind of like an even smaller Ronald Torreyes. Think about them hitting back to back in the lineup…
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Nov 4, 2024 10:47:48 GMT -5
He'd be really funny hanging around Judge, kind of like an even smaller Ronald Torreyes. Think about them hitting back to back in the lineup… Wild Bill Veeck would do it.
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Post by inger on Nov 4, 2024 10:51:19 GMT -5
Think about them hitting back to back in the lineup… Wild Bill Veeck would do it. 😂😂😂😂 We should assign him a number like Veeck did Gaedel. Maybe .125…😂
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Post by jiminy on Nov 4, 2024 12:51:40 GMT -5
Yankees prospect Caleb Durbin making a strong push for 2025 call pinstripesnation.com/yankees-prospect-to-watch-in-2025-caleb-durbin-2024-11-03/Yankees prospect Caleb Durbin has carved out a unique place in Arizona Fall League history with his exceptional baserunning prowess. On Saturday at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Durbin helped lead Salt River to an 8-3 win over Mesa, swiping three more bases to push his season total to 22 steals in just 18 games. This performance places him second on the league’s all-time single-season steals list. Durbin’s feat surpassed his own previous mark, as he stands as the league’s career leader in stolen bases with 43 and counting. Only Rick Holifield’s 24 steals from 1994 remain ahead of him—a record set before Durbin was born. While Durbin noted that setting records wasn’t a primary goal, he admitted to becoming more aware of the milestone mid-season, especially after nearly matching the mark last year with 21 steals. Durbin has made his mark in multiple ways on the Fall League’s baserunning records. On October 25, he tied the single-game steals record with four swipes, contributing to Salt River’s team achievement of 10 steals in one game—a feat that hasn’t been replicated in Major League Baseball since the Marlins did so on May 18, 2000. What sets Durbin apart is his efficiency, being caught only once in 23 steal attempts this fall. He has highlighted how his aggressive baserunning impacts the game, forcing pitchers to split their focus and creating better opportunities for hitters at the plate. Caleb Durbin’s impact on the basepaths was clear from the first inning of Saturday’s game. After drawing a leadoff walk against Rays prospect Jackson Lancaster, the pressure Durbin applied led to a wild pitch that sailed to the backstop. Durbin advanced to second and promptly stole third on the next pitch. His aggressive baserunning set the stage for D-backs No. 5 prospect Tommy Troy, who capitalized with a two-run homer just three pitches into his at-bat. Durbin’s participation in the Fall League follows a disrupted 2024 season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where an injury on May 23 halted his momentum. During the second game of a doubleheader, he was hit by a fastball on his right wrist. Although he initially stayed on to run, he was soon pulled from the game, and later diagnosed with a fracture that kept him sidelined for two months. The Fall League offered Durbin a chance to regain game experience and accumulate at-bats ahead of the offseason. The Yankees face an important decision as they consider adding the 24-year-old to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings in Dallas this December. Since being drafted by the Braves in the 14th round out of Washington University in St. Louis in 2021, Durbin has consistently showcased elite base-stealing skills. The Yankees acquired him in December 2022 in a trade for left-hander Lucas Luetge. This fall, he has expanded his versatility, starting at second base, third base, shortstop, and in both left and center field. Caleb Durbin has showcased standout base-stealing skills during his Fall League stint, contrasting with his more restrained approach in the Yankees’ minor league system. Even with a strategic mindset at Triple-A, Durbin has consistently notched at least 30 steals each season, including 31 across three levels this year. Durbin described the difference in tactics, explaining that his Triple-A approach was more selective and methodical, while his current Fall League play embraces a freer, more daring style, adding an element of enjoyment to his game. His speed on the bases is increasingly valuable in MLB’s evolving environment, where new pickoff rules have opened up more opportunities for steals. This skill could be crucial for the Yankees, who lagged in the American League with only 88 stolen bases in 2024 and haven’t had a 30-steal player since Jacoby Ellsbury in 2014. Beyond stealing bases, Durbin shows a strong grasp of the mechanics behind outpacing catchers’ throw times and the broader strategic elements of roster construction ahead of this winter. He acknowledged that part of his motivation in the Fall League is to catch the attention of major league decision-makers, noting that reaching the majors has been his ultimate goal since starting his professional career. As that goal potentially draws closer, Durbin expressed excitement, emphasizing his commitment to showcasing his skills on the field.
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Post by desousa on Nov 5, 2024 8:04:15 GMT -5
Mondays AFL box score. Caleb Durbin is the player of the game as he goes 3-5 with a double, homerun, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI. He didn't steal any bases, but did make his 2nd and 3rd errors of the season. Garrett Martin gets on base 3 times in 5 PA's with a single and 2 BB's. He also scored a run and drove in another. Antonio Gomez was behind the plate and walked 2 twice and scored a run. He also struck out twice. He threw out one of three base stealers. www.mlb.com/gameday/desert-dogs-vs-rafters/2024/11/04/787582/final/box
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Post by desousa on Nov 6, 2024 7:54:53 GMT -5
Tuesdays AFL box score. Caleb Durbin gets on base 4 times with 2 hits and 2 BB's in 6 PA's. He also scored twice, had one RBI, and no SB's. Garrett Martin takes the collar with 3 K's in 5 AB's. Luis Pacheco earns his second save, but gives up his first 2 runs of the season while pitching 1.2 innings. He surrendered 3 hits, 1 BB, 2 K's and 1 home run. www.mlb.com/gameday/rafters-vs-solar-sox/2024/11/05/787613/final/box
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Post by chiyankee on Nov 6, 2024 9:29:55 GMT -5
Tuesdays AFL box score. Caleb Durbin gets on base 4 times with 2 hits and 2 BB's in 6 PA's. He also scored twice, had one RBI, and no SB's. Garrett Martin takes the collar with 3 K's in 5 AB's. Luis Pacheco earns his second save, but gives up his first 2 runs of the season while pitching 1.2 innings. He surrendered 3 hits, 1 BB, 2 K's and 1 home run. www.mlb.com/gameday/rafters-vs-solar-sox/2024/11/05/787613/final/boxWow, Durbin continues to open eyes.
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Post by donniebaseball23 on Nov 6, 2024 11:25:09 GMT -5
Durbin could be a real sleeper.
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Post by inger on Nov 6, 2024 12:44:26 GMT -5
Tuesdays AFL box score. Caleb Durbin gets on base 4 times with 2 hits and 2 BB's in 6 PA's. He also scored twice, had one RBI, and no SB's. Garrett Martin takes the collar with 3 K's in 5 AB's. Luis Pacheco earns his second save, but gives up his first 2 runs of the season while pitching 1.2 innings. He surrendered 3 hits, 1 BB, 2 K's and 1 home run. www.mlb.com/gameday/rafters-vs-solar-sox/2024/11/05/787613/final/boxDurbin lives on base…
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Post by desousa on Nov 6, 2024 16:45:35 GMT -5
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Post by rizzuto on Nov 6, 2024 17:56:28 GMT -5
Tuesdays AFL box score. Caleb Durbin gets on base 4 times with 2 hits and 2 BB's in 6 PA's. He also scored twice, had one RBI, and no SB's. Garrett Martin takes the collar with 3 K's in 5 AB's. Luis Pacheco earns his second save, but gives up his first 2 runs of the season while pitching 1.2 innings. He surrendered 3 hits, 1 BB, 2 K's and 1 home run. www.mlb.com/gameday/rafters-vs-solar-sox/2024/11/05/787613/final/boxDurbin lives on base… What branch of the service?
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Post by inger on Nov 6, 2024 18:20:03 GMT -5
What branch of the service? Often the second base. Which one is that?…
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Post by desousa on Nov 7, 2024 7:50:43 GMT -5
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