That's the season folks. It was a very good year for the Yankees minor-league system. Tampa and Staten Island won their league championships. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre just fell short of repeating as International League champs, but still had a good year. Remember to check back for my Arizona Fall League and Winter League reports starting next month.================We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight.He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I willpost them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre lost to Durham 3-2 in 12 innings in game 3 of the Governor's Cup finals (Durham wins 3-0): Box Score - RecapThe SWB Yankees had their season come to an end with a 3-2 loss to the Durham Bulls (Rays), in 12 innings. They were swept in the Governor's Cup Championship series 3-0.PITCHING: Ivan Nova got the start for the Yankees. He pitched very well in his last start in the 1st round of playoffs picking u...
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Sliding Into Home:
PLAYERS:
Kevin Whelan,
Eric Wordekemper,
Jason Cromer,
Juan Miranda,
Cody Ransom,
Austin Jackson,
Doug Bernier,
Joe Nelson,
Chris Stewart,
Calvin Medlock,
Colin Curtis,
John Rodriguez,
Justin Ruggiano
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays
TEAMS: New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays
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