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Yankees MILB: Top 30 Prospects

Notes: I tend to rank prospects who have yet to make it to a full-season league lower than most. The attrition rate is too high, and that is true even for the best of the best. I try to keep the list simple. Other publications that are readily available will get into in-depth discussion. I […]

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Yankees: A Look at the Non-Roster Invitees

A quick look at the players invited to spring training. Quick reminder: Players on the 40-man roster will not be included in spring training invites. One doesn’t need to ask where Agustin Ramirez is, for example. RHP Nick Burdi – The 31-year-old Burdi has 19 games of MLB experience with the Pirates and Cubs, pitching to a 9.39 […]

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Yankees MILB 9/17: Will Warren Ks 10

News: I have nothing interesting to report. Scranton (70-72; 36-32 in the second half) (Defeated Buffalo, 7-6, in 12 innings. They still have one week left in the season) C Carlos Narvaez: 0-for-4, 2 BB RF Franchy Cordero: 1-for-4, RBI, 2 BB, K, SB (8) 3B Andres Chaparro: 0-for-5, SF, RBI, RS, 2 K Chaparro is up to […]

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Yankees MILB 9/16: Grant Richardson Homers

News: I have nothing interesting to report. Scranton (69-72; 35-32 in the second half) (Lost to Buffalo, 3-2, in ten innings) SS Wilmer Difo: 1-for-4, 2B (9), RS, BB, K DH Carlos Narvaez: 0-for-4, BB, 2 K Between here and Somerset: .244/.368/.399 in 383 PA (16 doubles, 11 HR, 39 RBI, 45 R, 57 BB (14.9%), 103 […]

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Yankees MILB 9/15: Richard Fitts Ks 11

News: I have nothing interesting to report. Scranton (69-71; 35-31 in the second half) (Defeated Buffalo, 4-2) RF Franchy Cordero: 1-for-3, 2B (13), 3 RBI, BB, K 3B Jamie Westbrook: 0-for-4, 3 K C Carlos Narvaez: 0-for-2, 2 BB, 2 K DH Andres Chaparro: 0-for-4, 2 K 1B Jake Lamb: 2-for-4, HR (5), RBI, RS SS Jesus Bastidas: 0-for-2, RS, BB, […]

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Yankees MILB 9/13: Trey Sweeney: 3 Hits

News: OF Aaron Palensky is now a member of the Scranton Railriders. Palensky has been the organization’s leader in wRC+ for most of the season (especially after Ben Rice‘s injury). He hit .252/.369/.531 in 369 plate appearances between Hudson Valley and Somerset with 21 stolen bases in 22 attempts. That said, most of the good stuff happened […]

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Yankees MILB 9/9: Jesus Rodriguez Hits a Slam

News: The Yankees sent RHP Ron Marinaccio and LHP Matt Krook back down to Scranton after today’s game, meaning that two new pitchers are on their way to the Bronx. People are hoping for RHP Clayton Beeter, but he pitched on Friday. It is possible they will bring up a temporary filler before giving Beeter a roster spot once rested.  RHP […]

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Yankees MILB 9/8: Ben Rice Has a Big Night

News: Nada. The season is almost over so nobody is making headlines. Scranton (66-67; 32-27 in the second half) (Lost to Columbus, 10-5) LF Estevan Florial: 2-for-5, 3 K, SB (25) Estevan Florial, defined (OK, he isn’t going to hit .400…) 3B Jamie Westbrook: 3-for-4, 2B (18), HR (21), 2 RBI, RS, BB Westbrook has […]

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Yankees MILB 9/6: Spencer Jones: 2 Hits, 3 SB

News: SS Trey Sweeney was activated today for Somerset. IF Caleb Durbin, who left the game early the other day, was placed on the injured list. Scranton (66-66; 32-26 in the second half) (Defeated Columbus, 6-0) CF Estevan Florial: 2-for-4, 2 RS, BB Florial has scored 78 runs this season. He has set personal bests in HR, RBI, […]

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Yankees MILB 8/30: Ben Rice Goes Off

News: It looked like it might be a slow news day. Late this afternoon, Bryan Hoch announced that the Yankees are calling up Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells. When we woke up on July 7th, Dominguez was staring at a .198/.341/.343 triple slash with a 94 wRC+ and 28.7% K. Since then (not including today), he has […]

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