So who is Jesus Montero?
A, Lee would just change uniforms tonight and pitch against the Mariners, because he was already scheduled to throw tonight against the Yankees' Phil Hughes at Safeco Field? And more importantly, in the long run for the Mariners, who exactly is Jesus Montero, the 20-year-old prospect is expected to go to Seattle in return for Lee?While there likely to compromise More Than a prospect in a deal - SEVERAL reports say second baseman David Adams working and right-hander Zach McAllister Will be included - the Montero is legitimate, big-time prospect who Would be the key to making Any deal done with the Yankees.
For a team crying out for big-time power, it's not hard to understand why the M's would jump on Montero. He is a big 6-foot-4, 225-pound catcher, though some feel he will eventually end up as first baseman.
For the Mariners, what matters most is the big bat and if Montero is as good as expected by Baseball America, who judged the fourth best prospect in baseball coming into this season behind the impressive trio of Jason Heyward, Steven Strasburg and Mike Stanton. all making big waves all-league.
Montero is not there yet. He is currently in Triple-A ball this season and still adjust to that level, hitting .253 with six homeruns and 35 RBIs in 77 games. That alone will raise some eyebrows, abstain, but the boy was 20.
He came to the Yankees in 2006 as an international undersigned from Venezuela and has big-time power in 2008 in Class A ball made from the AA All-Star team last year before breaking his finger and is now working its way up the ladder again.
Montero is a sure-fire prospect? There is no such thing. But for a franchise desperate for offensive help and looking for a legitimate return for Lee to get, he is as good as it's going to get.
Who cry about getting unproven prospects for one of the best baseball pitchers need to understand that Lee is a free agent at the end of the season and therefore only three months of the remaining value.
The Mariners got himself three perspectives on the Phillies get to Lee prior to this season and none of the small-mat - pitchers Philippe Aumont and JC Ramirez and outfielder Tyson Gillies - are anywhere near Montero in terms of expected potential.
What Adams, he is a 23-year-old second baseman in Double-A ball at the moment, hitting .309 for Trenton. He was a third round draft choice for the Yankees in 2008 and perhaps a potential, but obviously the key to this deal would Montero.
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports is reporting that Triple-A pitcher Zach McAllister, a 22-year-old with a 7-5 record and 4.45 ERA in 17 starts this season, is third prospect in the deal is to Seattle.
And now we will just have to wait and see whether it happens or if the Mariners hope someone else jumps in with a better offer at the last minute.
Aviat Networks Cuts 4Q Revenue Target; New CEO Plans Revamp
Aviat Networks Inc. (AVNW) lowered its fiscal fourth quarter revenue target, largely on component shortages and delays in the wireless network service provider moves to outsource production.Chairman and Chief Executive Chuck Kissner said he and the board Aviat not "satisfied" with the recent performance of the company and were planning a comprehensive strategic plan - including cost-cutting and refocusing the product - to to restore profitability. Actions will be announced on or before August 20, when the fourth quarter results are due.
Shares rose 22 cents in recent trading to $ 4. The stock is down 45% this year, the company struggled with declining demand, keeping the company in red.
For the quarter ended July 2 Aviat now expects revenue of $ 115 million to $ 120 million, lower than the already downbeat view of $ 125 million in May
Kissner CEO last week, returning to day-to-day monitoring activities for third time. He spent a combined 10 years as CEO of Stratex Networks, a predecessor company of Aviat.
Hedge fund Ramius LLC on Wednesday sent a letter to Kissner, having regard to the concern about the deteriorating financial performance of the company and the lack of measures to adapt to operating in line with the company's current business outlook. " Ramius reported a 6.2% stake in Aviat, which he "deeply appreciated" and in the position of "significant operational improvements.
The company in May said its fiscal third-quarter loss on lower margins improved while sales fell 24%.
Yankees in Talks to Acquire Cliff Lee
All along, Cliff Lee has seemed destined to go to the Yankees. Lee, the All-Star lefty, is eligible for free agency after this season, and the Yankees' deep budget would give them a big advantage in signing him. But Lee, it seems, could join the Yankees much more.The Yankees and the Mariners have made progress towards a Lee trade, according to an official involved in the talks, who added that the final decision now to the Mariners. The official was granted anonymity because the deal has not been completed. Joel Sherman of the New York Post broke the story, reporting that the Yankees' trade package would Jesus Montero and catcher within fielder David Adams to take.Lee is gepland tegen de Yankees pitch op Safeco Field op vrijdagavond, dus snel een deal kan worden afgerond. Lee zou de Yankees vier All-Stars in their startende rotatie, toetreden CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte en Phil Hughes. Het zou ook vrij de Yankees aan een andere starter handel - vermoedelijk Javier Vazquez - voor overtreding of bullpen helpen voordat het 07.31 nonwaiver trading deadline.
Lee, die de 2008 AL Cy Young Award won voor Cleveland, sloegen de Yankees twee keer in de 2009 World Series, toen hij gooide voor Philadelphia, en won ook de eerste wedstrijd in het nieuwe Yankee Stadium vorig seizoen. Hij is 8-3 met een gemiddelde van 2,34 verdiend dit seizoen draaien, met 89 strikeouts en slechts zes wandelingen.
Voor nu, de Yankees zijn hang naar het houden Vazquez, die hen zou toestaan Hughes dia aan het bullpen als hij benadert zijn innings te beperken en hen te beschermen tegen een blessure aan een andere starter. Maar de handel voor Lee geeft hen mogelijkheden. Vazquez kan een free agent na het seizoen worden, en hij zou een aantrekkelijke huur te worden, zeker voor een team in de National League, waar hij gooide vorig seizoen zo goed voor Atlanta.
De Yankees zijn wars van de handel in jong talent voor de soon-to-free agents zijn in de afgelopen seizoenen, het doorgeven van een handel voor Johan Santana in december 2007 en voor Sabathia tijdens het seizoen 2008. Maar de omstandigheden zijn nu anders, want van de Yankees 'diepte catcher en tweede honk.
Zelfs zonder Montero, de Yankees hebben een stal van zeer gewaardeerde jonge catchers waaronder Cervelli Francisco, Austin Romine en Gary Sanchez. Ze hebben ook Robinson Cano naar het tweede honk spelen voor jaren.
De Yankees zou ook hopen dat Lee zijn rond voor jaren. Lee, die volgende maand 32 wordt, is het onwaarschijnlijk dat een contract verlenging voor de off-season te ondertekenen. Maar hij is bevriend met Sabathia en Burnett en leek zeer comfortabel in het Yankee Stadium. En, natuurlijk, zal waarschijnlijk de Yankees hem een overweldigende contract aan te bieden om te blijven.
ONFIRMED: Charlie Murphy Wife Died
Tisha Taylor Murphy, the wife of veteran Hollywood comedian Charlie Murphy recently passed away. She died in her sleep after years of fighting against cancer.We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family of Tisha Taylor Murphy. Charlie Murphy is the brother of Eddie Murphy, who is best known for his funny movie and TV projects
Courtney Fuhrmann and Damon Evans Arrested at Buckhead
University of Georgia's athletic director Damon Evans was arrested for drunken driving with a Courtney Fuhrmann Atlanta. They were arrested while driving in Buckhead, approximately one hours drive from the campus UGA "Damon Evans is a renowned campaigner against drunk driving so that these places are campaign huge question and doubt. He also signs in the coming days a period of five year extension of the contract for his position at the University of Georgia.But who is Courtney Fuhrmann and why is she and Evans? In an interview, Evans described her as "just a friend". The press tried Fuhrmann reached for an interview, but she is not talking.
The only source we can come to her identity, her LinkedIn account, stating that she works in real estate.
During the arrest she reportedly refused to meet the car Evans' to continue after his arrest several times. Law enforcement official added count of disorderly conduct after they tried to leave when she was told to stay in the vehicle. Perhaps, Fuhrmann (whom we have a hard time spelling it) will not get caught up in the excitement and intrigue.
As the news reached the University of Georgia, UGA President Michael Adams said: "[We reserve further action] pending a full review of staff and legal counsel,"
"Drinking and driving is a serious matter, and I was very disappointed to hear of the arrest. This is certainly not an example of the kind of leadership that I expect our senior administrators. I have high regard for Damon personally, I care deeply about him and his family know he's a man of integrity. He sincerely apologized to me for this embarrassment to the university. "
zbynek michalek
1. Zbynek Michalek and Paul Martin to penguinsWithin minutes of watching Sergei Gonchar sign with Ottawa, Pittsburgh GM Ray shero soon moved to Phoenix Coyotes Zbynek Michalek price blue liner to steal and then lock up former Devils defender Paul Martin. Both defenders will be signed by five years, allowing the Penguins two key defensive pieces in the future. Both were heavily courted by a host of other NHL teams, the LA Kings were in pursuit of Martin, who played his entire career in New Jersey.
Martin and Michalek are able to eat big minutes and a chance to show they have an offensive upside would not have been on full display in both New Jersey and Phoenix, respectively, to obtain. They are fast, smart puck movers (a blessing for the skilled forward the Penguins "set) characters and the quality that perfectly matches a strong Penguins locker room.
Kudos to shero not only to plug a gaping hole in its lineup, but also giving his team one of the deepest blue-line corps in the Eastern Conference, if not the league.
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