Draft picks are going to bust far more often than not in this game — even highly-touted first rounders. The further away you get from the top of the first round, though, the more the bust potential increases. Few first rounders have busted as hard as Andrew Brackman, not just in terms of hi...
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November 05, 2011
After six seasons in the minor leagues, if they don’t make it to the 40-man roster even the minor leaguers become free agents. The Yankees have 21 minor league free agents this year with Kei Igawa and Mark Prior among the biggest names in the group.
Here are the rest via Chad Jennings of the Journal News:
RHP: Francisco Castillo (Hi A), Noel Castillo (Hi A), Grant Duff...
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November 02, 2011
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Robinson Cano and Curtis Granderson won Silver Slugger awards. Here is the release from the Yankees.
Earlier tonight, Louisville Slugger announced that New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano and outfielder Curtis Granderson were recipients of 2011 American League Silver Slugger Awards, marking the sixth time in the last seven seasons that multiple...
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November 04, 2011
People have been talking about the downfall of Derek Jeter since 2008. 2009 of course threw everyone off, but after a poor 2010 season it seemed like he would be all but done in 2011. However an offseason adjustment to his swing had a few optimistic about 2011.
ABANDONED WORK: Jeter worked with Kevin Long in the offseason to make mechanical adjustments to his swing so he could prolong...
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November 04, 2011
According to the NY Post, Freddy Garcia wants back in the Bronx. He had a very good era for the New York Yankees last year at 3.62. His career stats aren’t bad either. He’ll never dominate but he’s some one who can do a decent job for your pitching staff and be a good fourth starter.
Freddy Garcia wants to stay in The Bronx, but even he knows he may have to wait...
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November 04, 2011
Freddy Garcia wants to stay in The Bronx, but even he knows he may have to wait to find out if that’s going to happen.
Garcia figures to be a good fit to return to the middle of the Yankees’ rotation, but with the team’s focus on pitching...
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November 05, 2011
The Yankee Analysts note a big upside signing Russell Martin to a long-term contract:
There’s a second angle to extending Martin. If Montero makes big strides as a defender or a lower level prospect like Gary Sanchez or Isaias Tejeda moves quickly, you could always trade Martin down the road to a team that needs an everyday Catcher. Never forget that good everyday Catchers are...
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November 02, 2011
Sean Serritella
Yankees Daily
Seriously, has any one given this any thought? Whatever you do, don’t make a documentary of this event because no one cares. No one in the “Reality Show Generation” cares about documentaries. That’s what I’m calling this generation of kids, the Reality Show Generation. You have no patience for waiting. You want things quick...
It might be hard to find a former Ohio State athlete with more Ohio State spirit than Nick Swisher. This summer, the New York Yankees right fielder put his money where his mouth is, donating money to provide the school with a new field. Today, the facility was dedicated as Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium.
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November 03, 2011
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Robinson Cano doubled in a run in the seventh inning to help an MLB All-Star team beat Taiwan's national team 5-3 Thursday in the second game of a five-game series.
The Yankees' second baseman also singled and scored in the sixth inning in the game in...
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November 02, 2011
ANAHEIM, CA Mickey Scott, a member of the Angels from 1975-1977, passed away earlier today of an apparent heart attack in Binghamton, New York. He was 64 years old.
A native of Weimar, Germany, Scott was drafted in the 17th round of the 1965 first-year player draft by the New York Yankees. The left-hander played for six organizations throughout his professional career, making his...
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November 03, 2011
New York Yankees' Robinson Cano helped an MLB All-Star team to a 5-3 win over the Taiwan national team in the second game of their five-game series.
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