Majors: Organization Reports: New York Yankees: 2011
Yankees Top Pick Bichette Jr. Blends Talent, Makeup
Dec. 2, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Decline Brackman's Costly Option For 2012
Nov. 18, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees' Adams Seeks Full Recovery From Injured Foot
Nov. 4, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
All-Out Style Helps And Hurts Yankees' Heathcott
Oct. 14, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Call On Romine When Injuries Strike Catchers
Sep. 29, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Final Report
Sep. 16, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Nunez Fills In Admirably For Yankees' Infield All-Stars
Sep. 2, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Quintana Thrives After Yankees Offer Second Chance
Aug. 18, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Almonte Offers Good News On Yanks' Outfield Front
Aug. 5, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Trust Tools, Work Ethic Of Top Pick Culver
Jul. 21, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Midseason Report
Jul. 12, 2011
Yankees correspondent George King hands out midseason awards for the system's best player, biggest leap forward and biggest disappointment. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Audition Minor League Vets In Middle Innings
Jun. 23, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Find Bichette In First Round
Jun. 6, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Flores, Roller Emerge To Pace Low-A Yankees' Attack
May. 20, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees' Top Picks From 2009 Draft Start Strong
May. 5, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Plate Discipline Keys Hot Start By Yankees' Murton
Apr. 25, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees' Triple-A Arms Stand Poised For Callup
Apr. 8, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Young Trio Turns Heads In Yankees Camp
Apr. 4, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Injury Paves Way For Yankees' Top Prospect
Mar. 17, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Laird's Bat Could Land Him In Yankees' Corner Mix
Mar. 3, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Love De Leon's Power But Want More Contact
Feb. 18, 2011
Slugging outfielder Kelvin De Leon has provided the Yankees with diminished returns on their investment. But the 20-year-old Dominican still has time on his side, and just as importantly, he has farm director Mark Newman in his corner. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees' Brackman Improves After Poor Pro Debut
Feb. 7, 2011
Because of the Yankees' pitching depth, righthander Andrew Brackman might be the most overlooked 6-foot-10 power pitcher in the game. On the year, he struck out three times (126) as many batters as he walked (39) in 141 innings. [...] Continue Reading »
Yanks Turn Attention To Amassing Shortstop Depth
Jan. 20, 2011
Shortstop has long been a dead end for Yankees prospects because of the presence of Derek Jeter, but that hasn't stopped the organization from developing depth, if not eye-popping quality, at the position. [...] Continue Reading »
Long Island Righty Vinas Wows Yankees At Tryout
Jan. 6, 2011
The Yankees insist that righthander Leonel Vinas wasn't signed simply because he starred for a youth summer team sponsored by Hank Steinbrenner. They point to a fastball that touches 91 mph, good offspeed stuff and a phenomenal 2010 season in his back pocket. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees' Adams Rebounds From Foot Injury
Dec. 17, 2010
After taking the fall off, second baseman David Adams worked out in Tampa, and the Yankees hope he is recovered from a broken foot and ready for spring training. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Top Pick Bichette Jr. Blends Talent, Makeup
Dec. 2, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Decline Brackman's Costly Option For 2012
Nov. 18, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees' Adams Seeks Full Recovery From Injured Foot
Nov. 4, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
All-Out Style Helps And Hurts Yankees' Heathcott
Oct. 14, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Call On Romine When Injuries Strike Catchers
Sep. 29, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Final Report
Sep. 16, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Nunez Fills In Admirably For Yankees' Infield All-Stars
Sep. 2, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Quintana Thrives After Yankees Offer Second Chance
Aug. 18, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Almonte Offers Good News On Yanks' Outfield Front
Aug. 5, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Trust Tools, Work Ethic Of Top Pick Culver
Jul. 21, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Midseason Report
Jul. 12, 2011
Yankees correspondent George King hands out midseason awards for the system's best player, biggest leap forward and biggest disappointment. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Audition Minor League Vets In Middle Innings
Jun. 23, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Find Bichette In First Round
Jun. 6, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Flores, Roller Emerge To Pace Low-A Yankees' Attack
May. 20, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees' Top Picks From 2009 Draft Start Strong
May. 5, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Plate Discipline Keys Hot Start By Yankees' Murton
Apr. 25, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees' Triple-A Arms Stand Poised For Callup
Apr. 8, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Young Trio Turns Heads In Yankees Camp
Apr. 4, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Injury Paves Way For Yankees' Top Prospect
Mar. 17, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Laird's Bat Could Land Him In Yankees' Corner Mix
Mar. 3, 2011
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. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Love De Leon's Power But Want More Contact
Feb. 18, 2011
Slugging outfielder Kelvin De Leon has provided the Yankees with diminished returns on their investment. But the 20-year-old Dominican still has time on his side, and just as importantly, he has farm director Mark Newman in his corner. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees' Brackman Improves After Poor Pro Debut
Feb. 7, 2011
Because of the Yankees' pitching depth, righthander Andrew Brackman might be the most overlooked 6-foot-10 power pitcher in the game. On the year, he struck out three times (126) as many batters as he walked (39) in 141 innings. [...] Continue Reading »
Yanks Turn Attention To Amassing Shortstop Depth
Jan. 20, 2011
Shortstop has long been a dead end for Yankees prospects because of the presence of Derek Jeter, but that hasn't stopped the organization from developing depth, if not eye-popping quality, at the position. [...] Continue Reading »
Long Island Righty Vinas Wows Yankees At Tryout
Jan. 6, 2011
The Yankees insist that righthander Leonel Vinas wasn't signed simply because he starred for a youth summer team sponsored by Hank Steinbrenner. They point to a fastball that touches 91 mph, good offspeed stuff and a phenomenal 2010 season in his back pocket. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees' Adams Rebounds From Foot Injury
Dec. 17, 2010
After taking the fall off, second baseman David Adams worked out in Tampa, and the Yankees hope he is recovered from a broken foot and ready for spring training. [...] Continue Reading »
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