1. CF Austin Jackson AA Trenton
Jackson is probably the most athletic player in the Yankees organization. He is a highly touted prospect and could very well be the Yankees starting CF in 2010. However, is baseball skills are still catching up to his potential but he has improved greatly since last year. Expect to see him in double-A or maybe even triple-A to start the season but could make his major league debut during the September call-ups.
2. C Jesus Montero A Charleston
Montero is the clubs best-hitting prospect. He batted .326 last year good for tops in the Yankees' system. He also showed good pop blasting 17 HR and collecting 87 RBI's along the way. Jesus has already experienced playing in Yankee Stadium: he was named to the futures team in 2008 and collected a base hit while there. He could make a return to the Bronx in 2011 or 2012.
3. CF Brett Gardner MLB New York
This one I'm sure people will disagree with. A lot of people have speculated about having Gardner man CF for the Yankees until Austin Jackson gets there (see above). They've questioned if he could hit well enough to hit in the big league level. However, the average CF last year hit in the low .200s, Gardner hit over .270 after his September call-up. And no one can argue with his speed. He is fun to watch and annoying for pitchers when he gets on base.
4. RP Mark Melancon AAA Scranton-WB
People have debated for what seems like a decade now about whether or not Joba Chamberlain should be a starter or not; this guy could have a lot to do with that. Melancon has been frequently touted as "the next Joba." The Yankees need a bridge to Rivera, and with a good Spring Training, Melancon could be that bridge.
5. C Francisco Cervelli AAA Scranton-WB
Cervelli is the Yankees' most major-league-ready catcher other than Posada and Molina. If anything were to happen to Posada that would keep him out long-term, this guy will get the call. Cervelli batted .308 in an injury-shortened season last year after he was involved in a collision during Spring Training. He is also considered to be a plus-defender behind the plate.
6. SP Alfredo Aceves MLB/AAA Scranton-WB
Aceves rose quickly through the Yankees system last year. He was signed out of Mexican baseball and showed very good stuff along the way. He also made his major league debut plus a little extra in 2008. He went 1-0 in 3 starts with a 2.40 ERA and 16 Ks. Aceves showcased his ability to hit the corners, go deep in games, and change speeds effectively during his Bronx tenure.
7. 1B Juan Miranda AAA Scranton-WB
Miranda is a good defensive first basemen with a good bat. He's well known around the Yanks' system for having a good glove at first base (something the Yankees haven't had since the Bamtino was wearing the pinstripes). Miranda also hit .287 with 12 HRs for Scranton. However, the thing he's most famous for, is his eye. Miranda had a .384 OBP. last year netting 55 walks along the way. That's something that will defiantly net him some consideration in years to come.
8. P Phil Coke MLB New York
He was almost dealt. In the innitial reports of the Yankees trade for Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte, Phil Coke was said to be part of the deal. However, they retained him sending Jeff Kartasens instead. Good move! Coke was called up on September 1st and from then on, became the Yankees go-to guy in the bullpen. Coke netted 14.2 IP with the Yanks, going 1-0 with a fantastic 0.61 ERA (only allowed 1 run). He also recorded a nice 14 punch-outs. Coke is envisioned to play a significant part in the Yankees pen next year as a long reliever.
9. RP Pat Venditte A Staten Island
You can some up Pat Venditte: interesting. Venditte is the only switch-pitcher in baseball right now. When the Yankees drafted him they said that it wasn't just because of that fact that they drafted him, they considered him to be a legit prospect, and boy were they right. Venditte spent the season as the Staten Island Yankees closer, notching a 0.83 ERA, 23 saves, and 42 strike outs in 32 innings! You can tell already that it won't take him long to reach the Bronx (and possibly SNL).
10. SP Andrew Brackman N/A
Brackman was the Yankees No. 1 pick in 2007. He signed a 4-year $4.55 million dollar major league contract thanks to having super-agent Scott Boras helping him out. In college, Brackman played both Baseball and Basketball, while excelling in both. However, in the end he chose baseball. He's 6'10" and slings a 95+MPH fastball. That equals one word for hitters: intimidating. He's frequently compared to Randy Johnson. He's coming off Tommy John surgery and the Yankees envision him as an ace pitcher in the near future.
Honorable Mention:
AAA: Eric Duncan 3B, Steven Jackson RP, Ian Kennedy SP, J.B. Cox RP, David Robertson RP
AA: Chase Wright SP
A: Humberto Sanchez P, Jeremy Beich SP
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