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08:11 AM ET 02.11 | Mason Williams seems to understand why he didn't get the invite to the Yankees' camp site for spring training. [The] outfielder that some believe is the club's next star center fielder in a few years wasn't one of them. ... Ranked first among Yankee prospects by Baseball America, Williams is coming off surgery to repair a torn labrum on his left (non-throwing) shoulder, which he suffered making a diving catch while playing for High Class A Tampa last season. "Actually, I wasn't even looking forward to going, because I was coming off rehab," Williams said last week after a workout at the Yanks' minor-league complex. "The Yankees are the best at what they do and they're not into rushing anybody. It didn't make sense. I'll be ready for opening day."

Mason Williams, Icon Sports

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February 11, 2013 09:11 AM ET

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This is Hal's grand plan, all those one year contracts now and hoping that Williams, Tyler Austin, Gary Sanchez, Slade Heathcott are ready next year. Or any combination there of. I am good with it.

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February 11, 2013 09:51 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:43 AM ET 02.11 by jgb

Yes, give the kids a chance.Trust the farm

Be the ball....

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February 11, 2013 09:56 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:11 AM ET 02.11 by 50yearfan

This is Hal's grand plan, all those one year contracts now and hoping that Williams, Tyler Austin, Gary Sanchez, Slade Heathcott are ready next year. Or any combination there of. I am good with it.

The kid played A ball last year. He's 2 or 3 years away.

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February 11, 2013 10:05 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:56 AM ET 02.11 by The Moose

The kid played A ball last year. He's 2 or 3 years away.

True, but I don't think the Yankees see him as a call up next year or their number one prospect. Others on that list are ahead of him. We shall see.

50yearfan

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February 11, 2013 10:14 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:56 AM ET 02.11 by The Moose

The kid played A ball last year. He's 2 or 3 years away.

My thoughts exactly. 2 or 3 years away. 2 minimum.

Yogi-Zen

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February 11, 2013 10:19 AM ET

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Wiseup: Are there any 3B man in that group of prospects?

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February 11, 2013 10:29 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:19 AM ET 02.11 by wiseup

Wiseup: Are there any 3B man in that group of prospects?

They don't need a 3B..........they have Youk!!!

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February 11, 2013 10:33 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:29 AM ET 02.11 by jnorman41

They don't need a 3B..........they have Youk!!!

and A-Rod.

dkredsox1

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February 11, 2013 10:42 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:13 AM ET 02.11 by jgb

why ?The only reason to keep him down is to prevent him from starting his service years. I understand not wanting to bring him up this year, but it seems like all the teams that are succeeding of late have young guys that come up and helpNext year- let the kid fight for a spotkeeping him in the minors- 'just because' - IMO is silly

Well then, since you think its silly the Yanks should just throw away their plans and bring him up asap

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February 11, 2013 11:28 AM ET

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ready or not mason williams here he comes,,to yankees rescue!!!

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February 11, 2013 11:28 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:33 AM ET 02.11 by dkredsox1

and A-Rod.

ZING!!!

Prayin' Utleys

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February 11, 2013 11:29 AM ET

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Originally posted 11:05 AM ET 02.11 by jgb

read my comment my man.I said I understand not bringing him up this yearBut after this ?why keep him down >? let him try and earn a spotset 'plans' to keep him in the minors for 3 years is stupidif the kid can outplay someone up in the majors- let him play

that's what i would agree to it,,,

alacran

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February 11, 2013 12:03 PM ET

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Mason should get better before they try put him on the field!

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February 11, 2013 12:42 PM ET

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Originally posted 09:11 AM ET 02.11 by 50yearfan

This is Hal's grand plan, all those one year contracts now and hoping that Williams, Tyler Austin, Gary Sanchez, Slade Heathcott are ready next year. Or any combination there of. I am good with it.

Most the prospects ETA's are 2015 or later.