Yankee Camp: Scott Rolen Tutoring Eric Jagielo

New farm head, Gary Denbo has left the Yankee gene Michael pool to get help for struggling 3B Eric Jagielo.  You'd think new Yankee hire Eric Chavez might be given the responsibility, or Graig Nettles or Wade Boggs, but nope, Denbo has left the pool and gotten Rolen.

Jagielo was the Yanks first first rounder back in `13 which was the last time the Yanks kept their picks.   While Judge and Ian Clarkin, the other two picks have hit the ground dominating, Jagielo has struggled between injuries, both with his contact, and in the field.

Jags has shown power, but that's been about it.  Some pundits have projected a move to first or left for him in the future, but I am glad they are going to help him battle to stay at third.  Wade Boggs was a bad 3b and so was George Brett, but they both worked through it and became better than average to very good.  I'm not saying Jags can be anything like them, but those are both big names who overcame his current challenge.

Jags is a bit of an odd prospect.  Usually, you can look at a picks tool box and find an historical counterpart.   But Jags is lefty power, some walks, and bad D at third.  Not sure who that projects him to be like.  Anyway, he has to win the battle with third for us and have a full healthy season before we can project him.  But it's interesting that Denbo is going outside of the organization for help.

UPDATE:  The Yanks have hired former Yank Matt Daly as a special assignment scout.  Nice job for Matt.