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Mark Teixeira to Rehab with Trenton Thunder This Week
May 25th, 2013 at 3:03 PM
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is expected to play two rehab games with the Double-A affiliate Trenton Thunder this week.
Weather permitting Teixeira will play on Wednesday May 29 and Thursday May 30 which is contingent on his continued progress at the Yankees minor league facility in Tampa.
Mark has...
New York Yankees Minor League Report: 4/15/13
April 15th, 2013 at 12:59 PM
The first couple of weeks of 2013 has New York Yankees Minor League affiliates showing a mixed bag of results in this young season.
Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are back in their newly renovated PNC Field, but have had a tough beginning going 2-6 and dealing with multiple rain outs.
Some bright spots include SS Addison Maruszak who leads the...
New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 2 Mason Williams
March 25th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
In five-tool outfielder Mason Williams the New York Yankees may have their future center fielder right under their nose.
Williams was selected in the fourth round of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft out of West Orange High School in Florida. Mason broke out in 2011 playing for the Staten Island Yankees where he...
New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 3 Tyler Austin
March 22nd, 2013 at 10:15 AM
Tyler Austin has moved quickly up the ladder of New York Yankees farm system turning himself into another prized prospect in the organization.
At age 17 Austin was diagnosed with testicular cancer, leading himself and his family to believe the possibility of playing Major League baseball would be in jeopardy. He beat cancer and...
New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 4 Slade Heathcott
March 18th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
Out of the New York Yankees top four prospects in the organization three are outfielders who are slated for big things in the Major Leagues. No. 4 prospect is Slade Heathcott (first name Zachary) who was a first round pick in the 2009 First Year Player Draft.
It's was a bumpy ride early...
New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 8 Mark Montgomery
March 6th, 2013 at 10:56 AM
The consensus is this 205 lb RHP is ready to make an impact for the New York Yankees right now. Mark Montgomery was selected in the 11th round of the 2011 First-Year Player Draft out of Longwood University.
Montgomery's stuff is considered above average and in two years jumped through four levels ending 2012 with the Double-A Trenton Thunder. Mark's numbers...
New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 9 Dante Bichette Jr.
February 28th, 2013 at 8:08 AM
Being a top prospect in the New York Yankees organization is tough enough to live up to never mind being the son of an ex-Major Leaguer. Dante Bichette Jr. has handled all the criticism and speculation professionally.
Bichette was selected in the second round (51st overall pick) of the 2011 First-Year...
New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 10 Zoilo Almonte
February 25th, 2013 at 12:54 PM
Now the excitement begins as we get to the top 10 prospects in the New York Yankees organization. Outfielder Zoilo Almonte is one who may be a possible starting right fielder in the Bronx.
The 23 year old was originally signed as a non-draftee in 2005 out of the Dominican Republic....
New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 11 Ramon Flores
February 21st, 2013 at 6:00 AM
We know the New York Yankees have wanted to cultivate more left handed hitting outfielders for the small porch in right. Ramon Flores may just be one that makes it to the Bronx.
The 20 year old left-hander was drafted in 2008 as a non-drafted free agent out of Venezuela. Flores has progressed systematically...
New York Yankees Prospect No. 12: Jose Campos
February 18th, 2013 at 11:09 AM
New York Yankees RHP prospect Jose Campos was the throw in the Michael Pineda deal with Seattle last year.
Campos however is no throw in by any stretch of the imagination. This 20 year old from Venezuela is the real deal with an arsenal that includes an above average 95-98 mph fastball with pinpoint...
New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 14 Nik Turley
February 11th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
It's been a long time since lefty Andy Pettitte passed through the New York Yankees farm system. Yankees left handed pitching prospect Nik Turley may be the heir apparent in the very near future.
The 6' 6" 230 lb Turley is a strong lefty with excellent command of both sides of...
New York Yankees Prospect Watch: No. 15 Jose Pirela
February 7th, 2013 at 5:46 AM
Jose Pirela was originally thought of as a shortstop signed as a non-draftee in 2006 from Venezuela. In his second year now at Double-A Trenton Thunder the 23 year old has been moved all over the infield diamond with second base being his best position.
After a rough 2011 with the...
New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate Trenton Thunder Annouce Tony Franklin to Stay on as Manager for 2013
December 22nd, 2012 at 2:02 PM
The New York Yankees Double-A affiliate Trenton Thunder announced on Friday they will bring back manager Tony Franklin for a seventh season.
Besides Franklin also returning will be pitching coach Tommy Phelps starting his fifth season with the team, as well as, coach Luis Dorante and Athletic Trainer Scott DiFrancesco for their second seasons.
New additions...
New York Yankees’ Prospect Continues to Impress in the Arizona Fall League
November 14th, 2012 at 8:26 AM
A New York Yankees top relieving prospect is tearing up the Arizona Fall League for the Scottsdale Scorpions.
RHP Mark Montgomery has moved quickly through the Yankees' farm system dominating at every level and continues that success in the AFL.
Montgomery was an off the radar prospect out of Longwood University who is...
New York Yankees Double-A Trenton Thunder Advance to the Eastern Conference Championship
September 10th, 2012 at 10:55 AM
The Trenton Thunder lost their first game in the Eastern Conference, but adjustments were made and the Thunder won the next three in a row over the Reading Phillies to advance to the Championship series.
On Saturday the Thunder,aka Baby Bombers, showed their power with J.R. Murphy and Addison Maruszak hitting key home...
New York Yankees and Double-A Affiliate Trenton Thunder Extend Their Relationship Through 2022
August 30th, 2012 at 8:57 PM
Today the New York Yankees and Trenton Thunder signed an extension to the player development contract (PDC) keeping the Thunder the Double A-Affiliate for the Yankees through 2022.
At Waterfront Park in Trenton Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman and Thunders' co-owner Joe Caruso made it official with a press conference and signing of...
New York Yankees to Activate Joba Chamberlain
July 31st, 2012 at 5:01 PM
After trading reliever Chad Qualls to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the New York Yankees are now close to activating right-hander Joba Chamberlain, reports Sweeny Murti of WFAN. Chamberlain will be added to the active roster and could be eligible to pitch in Tuesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles.
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Chamberlain has missed the entire...
