[sitemdown77]

Hey guys, be heads up. There is talk about Jason Jones possibly getting called up to the show to start in Baltimore this weekend.

[Rocketfan]

Hey guys, be heads up. There is talk about Jason Jones possibly getting called up to the show to start in Baltimore this weekend.

I was wondering how long it would be considering his minor league numbers seem to be just as good as anyone else the Yanks have called up.

[HenryGale]

Any word on which day?

[Ed Dantes]

Guess not. Yet, at least.

[Sly Fox]

Phil Hughes is standing in his way at the moment. But I expect him to get called up with the expanded rosters in September ... most likely in a middle relief role so he can get a taste of the show before earning his way onto the ballclub in the spring.

[Ed Dantes]

Phil Hughes is standing in his way at the moment. But I expect him to get called up with the expanded rosters in September ... most likely in a middle relief role so he can get a taste of the show before earning his way onto the ballclub in the spring.

Perhaps why the Yankees didn't bring him up for a taste:

A one-month call-up can cost about $66,000 in extra salary, plus another $3,000 in per diems, as well as extra insurance costs, travel costs and so on. Adding a player to the 40-man roster also makes him eligible for the new minor league minimum salary, which runs about $65,000 (compared to $12,000 or less for minor leaguers who have yet to be added to a 40-man roster or reach minor league free agency)

[Sly Fox]

Jason already makes more than the minimum. A bigger factor is starting the clock on MLB service. Although that hasn't typically been a big issue for George.

[Sly Fox]

From a Pennsylvanian fishwrap ...

Pursuing MLB consistency
Up-and-down Jones stars as Triple-A Yanks hurler

By Van Rose vrose@timesleader.com
Sports Reporter

TAMPA, Fla. — Like every pitcher in the New York Yankees farm system, Jason Jones’ goal is to pitch in Yankee Stadium.



However, right now the 25-year-old right-hander is willing to settle for a spot on Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s opening-day roster—preferably in the starting rotation.

Jones, who spent the past two seasons at Double-A Trenton, is making a strong case for himself in spring training. He’s had two stellar appearances for the Triple-A Yankees, including an impressive performance on Monday.

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[Hold My Own]

Jason already makes more than the minimum. A bigger factor is starting the clock on MLB service. Although that hasn't typically been a big issue for George.

well...as of right now he isnt making the minimum or even close to it...I think you're thinking about his signing bonus which is a one time thing...but as soon as he steps foot in the NY locker room he's going to be doing just fine...


I really hope he makes it this year...this year is so important for him...I just talked to him a few months ago and he seemed in great spirits

[fmrflame]

one of my friends told me about this site today.......http://strikeonepitching.com/

[Hold My Own]

Oh no...I need LUconn...is this better than Smithson that we made fun of because he had his site...i mean Jones is playing professional baseball now and isnt still in college...but I need someone else's opinion on this

[Sly Fox]

Agents typically set up these sites as part of the deal with big leaguers. No big deal.