Written by Greg Fertel | 30 June 2009

Bad news today from Chad Jennings, as it looks like George Kontos will be undergoing Tommy John surgery. Kontos was in the midst of a breakout season and was emerging as one of the Yankees top ten prospects, so it is upsetting news.

AAA Scranton was rained out(when is it not).

From AA:

Jesus Montero! went 2 for 3 with 2 HR and a BB. He's a monster, that's all I can say at this point.

Jeremy Bleich made his AA debut and was knocked around a little bit. He lasted 5.1 innings, but allowed 7 hits, 5 ER, and 3 BB while striking out 4. His GB:FB was a weak 4:8.

A+ Tampa was rained out as well.

In A-ball Charleston:

Brett Marshall started and continued to pitch poorly. He gave up 5 ER in 4.1 innings. He struck out 3, walked 1, and allowed 6 hits.

In this piece, I mentioned that Garret Patterson hadn't pitched since 2007, but it looks like he is healthy again, as he made his 2009 debut for Charleston. However, he did not pitch well. Patterson gave up 5 hits, 1 walk, and 3 earned runs in 1.1 IP while striking out 1.

Over at Staten Island

Arodys Vizcaino had his third consecutive solid start. He again went 4 innings, and struck out 7 while walking 2. He also allowed 3 hits and 2 ER.

Kyle Higashioka was 2 for 2 with a 2 walks. He left the game in the 11th for a pinch runner, but that may have just to been get the winning run on 2nd base. If it was something else, I'll be sure to give you an update.

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