Yankeetorial: The Jesus Montero strategy is not rocket science

The Yankiverse, abuzz over the coming of Jesus since his signing five years ago at the Bud Selig-approved age of 16, is roaring at the chance of seeing him walk across Tampa Bay. Fans are -- rediciulously --projecting home run totals and batting averages, yet nobody knows what kind of Rivera we have... a Mariano or a Ruben.

Relax, everybody. Here is a simple plan for the Yankees' greatest catching prospect since David Parrish.

1. Don't trade him. We've come too far. This is the hitter/catcher that builds a dynasty. And we want dynasties. If he tanks, hello Gary Sanchez. If we trade him, and he blossoms, it will drive the Steinbrothers mad -- the family psycho gene -- and they might clean house and we could relive the 1980s. If he tanks, so be it. Hello, Gary Sanchez.

2. He starts in Scranton. Write it in stone. Russell Martin is our starting catcher, Cervelli the backup. Jesus needs to catch every day. Austin Romine can share duties, with Jeez playing occasional DH or even OF. He might need learn both.

3. Jorge Posada is our DH. As long as Jorge hits. It's that simple. As long as Jorge hits, he is our DH. And if he doesn't hit, we find somebody who does.

4. If Martin or Posada falter, Jesus becomes an option. Depends on performance in Scranton. As long as they do their jobs, and the Yankees are in it, Jesus hones the catching craft in Scranton.

4a. If Jesus struggles at Scranton, we'll tweak him. If he can't catch, he learns OF. If he can't hit, we'll Kevin Long him. He's 21. Another year of seasoning is not a problem.

4b. If Jesus knocks down fences at Scranton, what an awful situation, eh? He'll be at the zenith of value as a trade chip, or he can revive a tired, aging Yankee team through August-September.He could be our DH in the playoffs.

It's simple. Jesus is coming. We must be patient.