Yankees got a hoss in Ross

[jacksonianmarch]

Originally Posted by example1

I think its funny that it compares him to Brandon Webb in the story, but then says his ML clone is Zach Duke. I'd rather have Webb.

I would rather have Webb than Ross any day of the week. Anyone who says otherwise is dumb. He has similar stuff. Who knows if he'll put it to use like Webb.

[TheKilo]

Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

I would rather have Webb than Ross any day of the week. Anyone who says otherwise is dumb. He has similar stuff. Who knows if he'll put it to use like Webb.

lol

[schillingouttheks]

Originally Posted by jacksonianmarch

I would rather have Webb than Ross any day of the week. Anyone who says otherwise is dumb. He has similar stuff. Who knows if he'll put it to use like Webb.

This coming from the guy that would be reluctant to trade Philip Hughes for Johan Santana...

[jacksonianmarch]

Originally Posted by schillingouttheks

This coming from the guy that would be reluctant to trade Philip Hughes for Johan Santana...

different reasoning. Hughes is a once in a generation talent for an organization. Santana can be had for $$ in 2 yrs. I'd rather have both.

[jacksonianmarch]

Ross Ohlendorf has finished his rehab assignment in the GCL and will start today for the SWB Yankees.

Ohlendorf was one of 3 pitchers in the DBack organization who were to be considered for the 5 spot before the RJ trade. Ross, known more for his power sinker and control than for strikeout potential, came over as a media hyped pitcher who could eat innings. But his first season in the yankee system has been anything but good. In ST, he looked like he'd be a wonderful option as he was sitting mid 90s and looked downright untouchable. But in his first start at AAA, his season took a turn for the worse. In freezing conditions, Ross couldnt locate and also tweaked his back. It took 7 starts and very uncharacteristic wildness for him to pull himself out of the rotation and go on the DL.

Rehab took nearly 2 months, but Ross finally returned in GCL action 4 starts ago. And although the numbers werent astounding, the one thing that returned was his control. Going from 19BB in 34IP prior to going on the DL, to walking only 1 in 16 innings in his rehab. If he can continue to show his control, he could be an asset to the yankees at the end of this season or next. Many scouts, mostly those that feed Gammons, think his future is in the bullpen and it very well may be. But his propensity for control and for eating innings should at least grant him a look in the bigs as a starter before making the switch.