The Yankees have signed minor leaguer Brian Gordon, who is a veteran righty from the Phillies Organization. Apparently he opted out of his contract with the Phillies and the Yankees swooped in and signed the kid.Now it seems, although not 10o% confirmed, that Gordon will get the call on Thursday to replace Colon in the rotation. Gordon was 5-0 with an International League leading 1.14 ERA for the AAA Lehigh Valley in the Phillies' organization.
Gordon said this to the YES Network: "I'm really looking forward to helping the Yankees. ... I don't know if [the start is] 100 percent. I was told be mentally prepared to start on Thursday. That could change."
Gordon is a converted outfielder and his only experience in the pros came in 2008 with the Rangers. He pitched four innings.
Not sure if Gordon is the guy or not but I found this nugget interesting. All this time I thought for sure Hector Noesi or David Phelps would get the call. But that's what Cashman does, he tricks us all for a bigger plan...and I love it.
"But that's what Cashman does, he tricks us all for a bigger plan...and I love it."
ReplyDeleteYesterday in the Bronx, Cashman apparently said:
“Some team’s garbage could become our ice cream.”