If Francisco Cervelli was a prospect, maybe the Yankiverse would take him seriously

Of course, he's not a prospect, compared to the gems of our system: Jesus and Austin. They are the top catching prospects. Also, the tweener, Gary Sanchez, who I think has yet to catch a pro pitch. He's a BIG prospect. If he can avoid another season, he'll be our top prospect.

That would put him into the territory of Slade Heathcott, our No. 1 pick last year. Now, THERE'S a top prospect. He had about 10 at bats last year. That's a prospect!

But not Cervelli. He plays too much. By doing that, the Yankiverse can dwell on his flaws and see him for what he is: Not a top prospect. Like Austin Jackson. Remember him? He used to be a top prospect, when he came out of college, but then he languished at Triple A two years -- hitting .300. Everybody noted that he struck out too much and didn't hit home runs. (Like Brett Gardner, who is also not a prospect.) So Jackson needed to stay in Scranton a couple more years, like Juan Miranda, who also was a great prospect, when he came from Cuba. He's going to finish his career in Scranton, probably averaging 25 HR and a .280 average. But he's not a prospect.

By the way, Austin Jackson is hitting about .380 for Detroit. Don't worry. He won't keep it up. He'll probably hit .270, steal 30 bases and play flawless centerfield. Of course, if he were still a Yankee, he'd be playing at Scranton.

Actually, Austin might have gotten called up last night to play CF in the ninth inning, just like the guy who was called up -- Greg Golson. And everybody would say the same thing: He used to be a great prospect!