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Yankees’ Adams Seeks Full Recovery From Injured Foot
The Yankees still believe second baseman David Adams will be remembered for more than being one of the reasons the Cliff Lee trade with the Mariners fell apart in 2010.
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Yankees Decline Brackman’s Costly Option For 2012
The Yankees believe in Andrew Brackman's talent—just not enough to gamble $2.2 million that they could wring talent from the 2007 first-rounder's right arm in 2012.
Yankees Top Pick Bichette Jr. Blends Talent, Makeup
When an organization selects a player with its first choice in the draft, talent plays the most important role in the decision-making process. However, what happens when talent joins makeup in the body of a 19-year-old? It justifies the Yankees taking third baseman Dante Bichette Jr. with their first selection (No. 51 overall) in the June draft.
All-Out Style Helps And Hurts Yankees’ Heathcott
Yankees center fielder Slade Heathcott had surgery in 2010 to repair the labrum in his throwing shoulder. Late this season the 21-year-old had another procedure done in the same area of his left shoulder.
Yankees Call On Romine When Injuries Strike Catchers
His minor league season complete, catcher Austin Romine retreated to Kentucky when on Sept. 10 his girlfriend told him Yankees manager Joe Girardi was looking for him. Romine was needed in California.
Yankees Final Report
Correspondent George King selects end-of-season awards for the Yankees organization, naming a best player, best pitcher and a player to monitor in 2012.
Nunez Fills In Admirably For Yankees’ Infield All-Stars
Eduardo Nunez isn't the first homegrown Yankees infielder of recent memory to open eyes as a young player, but he was the first to be asked to fill the enormous shoes of Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez in the same season.
Quintana Thrives After Yankees Offer Second Chance
Three years ago the Yankees signed Jose Quintana, who had been released by the Mets, because he threw lefthanded and because he was still a teenager. Today, he's nearing the end of a strong season for high Class A Tampa that will vault him to Double-A next year.
Almonte Offers Good News On Yanks’ Outfield Front
Switch-hitting corner outfielder Zoilo Almonte earned a promotion to Double-A Trenton after a home-run binge in the Florida State League. His performance stands out in a topsy-turvy Yankees farm system.
Yankees Trust Tools, Work Ethic Of Top Pick Culver
Yankees scouting director Damon Oppenheimer trusted his scouts instead of listening to the conventional wisdom during the 2010 draft and took Cito Culver in the first round. "If I listened to everybody, there wouldn't be any players to take where we draft," Oppenheimer said.
Yankees Midseason Report
Yankees correspondent George King hands out midseason awards for the system's best player, biggest leap forward and biggest disappointment.
Yankees Audition Minor League Vets In Middle Innings
When injuries decimated the Yankees bullpen, righthander Kevin Whelan became living proof that one doesn't have to be a top prospect to contribute in the Bronx. The same was true for a slew of other veteran relievers.
Yankees Find Bichette In First Round
Brian Cashman would have liked to have had an earlier draft pick, but the Yankees were pleased to land Dante Bichette Jr. in the supplemental round.
Flores, Roller Emerge To Pace Low-A Yankees’ Attack
The most productive hitters on the Yankees' prospect-stocked low Class A Charleston club weren't necessarily the most sought-after players when they were amateurs. The RiverDogs' early leaders in OPS were first baseman Kyle Roller and left fielder Ramon Flores.
Yankees’ Top Picks From 2009 Draft Start Strong
If the early successes of the top picks from the Yankees' 2009 draft are any indication, then that class may turn out to be the best by the club in recent years. Outfielder Slade Heathcott and catcher J.R. Murphy started strong with low Class A Charleston.
Plate Discipline Keys Hot Start By Yankees’ Murton
A new understanding of the strike zone helped Yankees first baseman Luke Murton open eyes with a blistering start to the season at high Class A Tampa.
Yankees’ Triple-A Arms Stand Poised For Callup
The Yankees probably will not call on prized Double-A arms like Manny Banuelos and Dellin Betances the first time a need arises in the big leagues. That distinction may fall to less-heralded Triple-A arms such as David Phelps or Adam Warren.
Young Trio Turns Heads In Yankees Camp
Two pitchers far removed from the glamour rounds and a fourth-round outfielder who received first-round money all turned heads at Yankees minor league camp.
Injury Paves Way For Yankees’ Top Prospect
The Yankees' Francisco Cervelli entered camp with the inside track on the backup catcher job, but that was before breaking a bone in his foot. That provided top prospect Jesus Montero with an opening to show that he can handle a pitching staff.
Laird’s Bat Could Land Him In Yankees’ Corner Mix
A stint in the outfield in the Arizona Fall League may have nudged the door open for third baseman Brandon Laird, who faces nonexistent odds of overtaking Alex Rodriguez on the Yankees' depth chart.
