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Double-A is the Make-Or-Break Level

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerFebruary 7, 2016
Brady Lail adjusted to the "speed of the game'' and solidified his prospect status. Laura Nawrocik)

This may not be easy to see for fans, but players, and baseball evaluators, will speak a lot about the …Read More

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Bird’s Injury is No Shock, No Catastrophe

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerFebruary 2, 2016
Greg Bird's injury is not catastrophic for the Yankees. (Jessica Kovalcin)

We must admit hearing about Greg Bird’s turn right labrum and today’s surgery, developments that will put him out for …Read More

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BIchette Needs to Perform in 2016

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerJanuary 31, 2016
The Yankees are looking for performance from Dante Bichette in 2016.

Back in 2011, the Yankees thought they had quite a catch in Dante Bichette Jr. As the 51st pick in …Read More

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A Warm Place Where the Baseball is Free

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerJanuary 28, 2016
The Yankees Himes Complex is getting ready for Spring Training.(Bryan Green)

There is a magical land where any fan can watch Yankees prospects practice and play actual games for free. The …Read More

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Yankees Prospects On the Spot in 2016

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerJanuary 24, 2016
Tyler Austin is one of many Yankees prospects facing a crucial season in 2016. (Rand Greenblatt)

The Yankees have been paring minor-leaguers from their system. Gone are such once-prospects as Angelo Gumbs, Eric Jagielo and others. …Read More

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Minor Rosters Mean Little as the Snow Falls

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerJanuary 22, 2016
Jonathan Holder may be on Scranton's winter roster, but he'll likely start at Trenton.

During the first few weeks of Spring Training, when several minor-leaguers are seeing time with the Yankees, the Working Group …Read More

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What Do We Want to See in Spring Training?

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerJanuary 10, 2016
Third baseman Miguel Andújar has both succeeded and scuffled. Where will he be in 2016?

With January moving along quickly, and Yankees pitchers and catchers – plus invitees – reporting to Spring Training in less …Read More

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Franklin, the System’s All-Star Manager

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerJanuary 6, 2016
The Yankees brass appreciates the job Tony Franklin has done in their minor-league system.

Every spring training, on one of the fields that make up the Yankees Player Development Complex on Himes Avenue in …Read More

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Ruth Took A Giant Step Forward in 2015

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerJanuary 3, 2016
Eric Ruth enhanced his status as much as any  pitcher in the  system in 2015. (Robert M Pimpsner)

Eric Ruth was another Yankees farmhand who enjoyed his time in Trenton in 2015. Like teammate Billy Fleming, who lives …Read More

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Fleming Aims to Continue Solid Play in 2016

Jed Weisbergerby Jed WeisbergerDecember 31, 2015
Scouts feel Billy Fleming's best position is first base. He will likely start 2016 at Trenton.

The Yankees and Billy Fleming are both anxiously looking ahead to 2016. What both the player and the club what …Read More

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