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We checked in with longtime friend of NoMaas and Co-Editor in Chief of Baseball America, John Manuel. First, we're excited to announce that we'll be conducting a post-draft interview with John to get his thoughts on the Yankees' picks. Also, while we had his ear, we asked for quick thoughts on some pitchers who've been all over our Minor League Player of the Week awards -- Graham Stoneburner, Hector Noesi, and Jose Ramirez.

Graham Stoneburner, 22, RHP, A+
I haven't spoken to any scouts about Stoneburner this year but our reports on him have been good in the SAL. I haven't heard much about his two starts at Tampa. He still sounds like the same guy; like the arm, still a bit skeptical with his past labrum issues and small stature.

Hector Noesi, 23, RHP, AA
Noesi's a nice back of the rotation option, we've got an organization report coming on him this week. Breaking ball's a bit short if I recall.

Jose Ramirez, 20, RHP, A
Ramirez looked very good to the scout I talked to who saw him in April, said his velo was a bit down from what we had in the Handbook but that was to be expected so early in the season. He liked the arm action, body, looseness, all that.

Ramirez has the highest ceiling of the trio to me. Most likely to be a starter.