Yankee News and Notes: 8-19-09

Another solid win for CC Sabathia and the Yankees last night. The Big Ace has been excellent this month, going 4-0 with a 2.35 ERA and 6.2 K/BB ratio in 30.2 innings. With the pitching staff throwing as well as it has, the Yankees have a great shot to dominate in the post season. Let's hope they keep up the good play.Anyway, there is lots going on in Yankeeland:The Yankees signed their top two draft picks this week, giving outfielder Zach "Slade" Heathcott a $2.2 million contract and catcher JR Murphy a $1.25 million deal. The Yankees signed 27 of their 50 draft picks, and nine of their first 10. I don't know much about Heathcott, other than the fact that he is a very competitive and toolsy outfielder. I did get a chance to speak with Murphy after the draft, and it sounds like he's a professional hitter who needs time to adjust to catching duties. Either way, the Yankees added some talented players into the farm system this year. Both Murphy and Heathcott will ...