The Spring Breakout game this past Saturday focused on player development rather than just winning, much like the Minor League season. Although securing bragging rights would have been a nice bonus, the true goal was to challenge the rostered players and push them toward a level of performance they might not have previously reached. In …
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Similar to how the Yankees tend to draft domestically either from the Pacific Coast or from SEC schools (think Ben Hess and Aaron Judge), they also have a number of very tall pitching prospects. Righty flamethrower, Carlos Lagrange (top pitching prospect and #2 Yankees prospect per Pipeline), has been the talk of Tampa the past …
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During Thursday’s matinee game versus the Twins, the Yankees released their preliminary Spring Breakout 40-man roster, including household names like Carlos Lagrange, George Lombard Jr. and Elmer Rodriguez. There’s a lot to like with this roster. This is despite the Yankees recently having been ranked as having the 5th worst farm system, however, having a …
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The Yankees have long been known for having quality prospects, even if the farm system is in a bit of a lull currently. However, much of that talent, whether still with the Bombers or having been traded away, will represent various countries in the World Baseball Classic a month from today. Additionally, many former Yankees …
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The Yankees’ front office has been noticeably quiet on the free agent market recently. This inactivity, which I’ve covered extensively, likely stems from a strategic plan based on anticipated developments in the upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) discussions. Major League Baseball is reportedly planning a significant reduction in the size of the Minor Leagues, with …
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It’s that time of year when the Yankees look to fill the roles that free agents have left vacant, and this year, the Yankees had a number of players that opted free agency. This article will be continuously updated as player signings are announced. Catchers Payton Henry (Phillies AAA) When researching Henry, the first two …
Yankees fans should consider themselves lucky that they didn’t lose pitchers Harrison Cohen, Henry Lalane, Allen Facundo and others. It’s actually surprising to see that they gained more players (three) than they lost (two), and it’s just as surprising to see them make a move in the MLB Phase of the Rule 5 Draft. The …
As we reflect on the past year today, it came to mind that, despite not winning a championship for the 15th consecutive year, there are a lot of things to be grateful for this year. Obviously, the sting of not even leading or winning the division or conference is still there, and the team played …
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The New York media has been busy scrutinizing the dismissal of Yankees international scouting director, Donny Rowland, which was first reported by Francys Romero. Rowland’s contract expired this offseason, and General Manager Brian Cashman chose not to renew it. Rowland had spent 23 years with the Yankees, including 15 in his last position, overseeing the …
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A few weeks ago, I briefly discussed a few of the Rule 5 eligible players that have the potential to be drafted in about a month. Looking at the current 40-man roster, the Yankees have 35 spots filled, leaving the potential for 5 players to be protected, assuming no trades happen during the Winter Meetings. …
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