This Day in New York Yankees History 7/11: Robbie Cano Wins the Derby

The New York Yankees have not been well represented over the years at the Home Run Derby but in 2011 they had Robinson Cano donning the pinstripes. Cano chose his father to throw his pitches to him in what turned out to be a great decision. Cano would hit 12 home runs in the final round of the derby to beat Adrian Gonzalez to become the fourth straight left handed swinging player to win the derby. What a moment for all families and baseball fans alike as Cano and his father shared an amazing moment.

Also on this day in 2010 the legendary Bob Sheppard died at age 99 as the "Voice of God" returned to God. Sheppard earned the nickname from former Yankee Reggie Jackson and announced over 4,500 games during his 56 years behind the microphone in Yankee Stadium.

Finally on this day in 1999 Major League Baseball held its first Future's Game and the Yankees Alfonso Soriano made the best of it going 2 for 3 hitting two home runs. The World would beat the USA 7-0 at Fenway Park and Soriano would be named the game's MVP.

Most Popular Article of the Week: A Look At Yankees Newest #1 Prospect, Clint Frazier

By Patrick Hennessy seen HERE:

The Yankees have currently acquired the Cleveland Indians former #1 prospect OF Clint Frazier in a deal which sent Yankee Closer Andrew Miller to the Tribe. Frazier is a bright young prospect that we should take a look and welcome him to the organization with open arms.

Let's start out with this: Clint Frazier born September 6, 1994 in Loganville, GA is the Yankees new prized prospect acquired from the Indians. Frazier is an outfielder who mainly plays the corners but could play centerfield if needed. He is 6'1" and weighs 190 lb. He is currently only 21 years old so if he makes his debut sometime next season then that would mean he would be debuting at a very young 22 years old.

Now what makes Clint Frazier so special? He was the first high school position player selected in the 2013 draft taken with the 5th overall pick from the Cleveland Indians and he received a franchise-record $3.5 million signing bonus. He then went on to lead the high Class A Carolina League in hits (143), doubles (36) and total bases (233) in 2015 and then he performed very well in Double-A this year playing in 89 games with a slash line of .276/.356/.469 with 13 HR and 13 SB. He will come to the Yankees Triple-A affiliate the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Railriders and will team up in the outfield with fellow top Yankees propsect Aaron Judge once he returns from injury in about 4 or 5 days.

Here are Clint Fraziers scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 60 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55. Scouts say Frazier's bat speed and raw power are among the best in the Minor Leagues and suggests that his ceiling in the MLB could be an All-Star. This is part of the reason Frazier earned himself a trip to the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game in July. His strikeout and walk rates are trending in a positive directions which is a really positive sign for a guy who mainly hits for power.

It will be interesting to see how Frazier's career will progress within the Yankees organization but the only thing that we know for sure is that he has a very bright future.

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Weekly Prospects Check In: Gary Sanchez

The New York Yankees had one representative in the XM Futures Game on Sunday night and he is our weekly check in for the day, Gary Sanchez. This is the second time the Yankees catcher has represented the Yankees organization and Team World in the game and will likely be the last, especially with the August 1^st trade deadline looming. In the contest Sanchez went 0-2 in the contest with a strikeout and a batter left on base. Could have been better, could have been much worse.

Enjoy the All Star Game tonight everyone!

Year	Age	Lev	G	PA	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	23	AAA	56	247	28	66	18	9	37	5	12	36	.286	.328	.489	.817
2016	23	MLB	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.000	.000	.000	.000

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This Day in New York Yankees History 7/11: Robbie Cano Wins the Derby

The New York Yankees have not been well represented over the years at the Home Run Derby but in 2011 they had Robinson Cano donning the pinstripes. Cano chose his father to throw his pitches to him in what turned out to be a great decision. Cano would hit 12 home runs in the final round of the derby to beat Adrian Gonzalez to become the fourth straight left handed swinging player to win the derby. What a moment for all families and baseball fans alike as Cano and his father shared an amazing moment.

Also on this day in 2010 the legendary Bob Sheppard died at age 99 as the "Voice of God" returned to God. Sheppard earned the nickname from former Yankee Reggie Jackson and announced over 4,500 games during his 56 years behind the microphone in Yankee Stadium.

Finally on this day in 1999 Major League Baseball held its first Future's Game and the Yankees Alfonso Soriano made the best of it going 2 for 3 hitting two home runs. The World would beat the USA 7-0 at Fenway Park and Soriano would be named the game's MVP.

Weekly Prospects Check In: Domingo Acevedo

You know it's a shame, in my opinion of course, that Domingo Acevedo was not chosen to represent the Yankees in the XM Futures Game. It's especially a shame since Jorge Mateo will not represent the team this afternoon inside Petco Park but it's whatever. That doesn't mean Acevedo hasn't been the absolute stud that we all know he has it just means there are only so many spots and only so many talented players can fill them. Acevedo deserves to be there though, again in my opinion.

If it's bothering Acevedo it's not showing in his on-the-field product though. Check it out.

Year	Age	Lev	W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	WHIP	H9	HR9	BB9	SO9
2016	22	A-A+	4	3	2.40	13	13	1	1	71.1	60	24	19	3	13	76	1.023	7.6	0.4	1.6	9.6
2016	22	A	3	1	1.90	8	8	0	0	42.2	34	13	9	1	7	48	0.961	7.2	0.2	1.5	10.1
2016	22	A+	1	2	3.14	5	5	1	1	28.2	26	11	10	2	6	28	1.116	8.2	0.6	1.9	8.8

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Generated 7/9/2016.

Weekly Prospects Check In: Tyler Austin

Christopher Tyler Austin may not be representing the New York Yankees at the Futures Game tomorrow afternoon inside Petco Park but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a potential future with the organization. Ever since receiving his call up to Triple-A to play first base beside Nick Swisher the Yankees right-hander has been absolutely on a tear at the plate. Tyler Austin is on fire. Swisher is out of the picture now as he takes the remainder of the summer off to spend time with his family and his newly born daughter, congrats to Nick, JoAnna and family by the way, leaving one less obstacle in the way for Austin to reach the Bronx.

Here is what Austin has been doing this week and this season with the RailRiders: 

Year	Age	Lev	G	PA	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	24	AA-AAA	80	339	45	80	25	12	58	4	45	77	.276	.372	.493	.865
2016	24	AA	50	210	22	46	10	4	29	1	30	46	.260	.367	.395	.762
2016	24	AAA	30	129	23	34	15	8	29	3	15	31	.301	.380	.646	1.026

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Weekly Prospects Check In: Jorge Mateo

Over the weekend as a part of the All-Star Game festivities in San Diego the Yankees were originally slated to send two of their top prospects to the XM Futures Game. The Futures Game, which features Team World vs. Team USA, is a huge honor given to each team’s top prospects and the game is meant to be a showcase of the future talent that is making their way into the game in the coming years. The representative for the New York Yankees is Gary Sanchez and no longer today’s check in, Jorge Mateo.

This is an honor for any prospect and I’m sure it’s an honor that Mr. Mateo did not taking lightly. Unfortunately though he has been suspended for two weeks for a violation of the team’s policy and he will no longer be allowed to go to the game. This has to be an even bigger disappointment for him than it is for us, the fans. More on this later.  

Year	Age	Tm	G	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	21	Tampa	76	340	46	82	9	8	5	34	26	25	73	.266	.323	.396	.720

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Gary Sanchez Trade Rumors & Jorge Mateo Suspended

Here is a quick post to get you caught up before tonight's opener with the Cleveland Indians.

Reportedly the Chicago White Sox have at least asked for Gary Sanchez in a trade with the New York Yankees. The talks never went far as the Yankees asking price for Sanchez was deemed "far too high" but the discussions were had nonetheless. Chicago needs a catcher and the Yankees don't have to trade Sanchez so it makes sense that the asking price was substantial, because it should be. It's about time other teams get to overpay New York rather than the other way around.

Jorge Mateo has been suspended for two weeks. That suspension is due to a violation of team policy, although nothing specifically has been released, and it will cause the young shortstop/second baseman to miss the XM Futures Game. Mateo has been reportedly frustrated with his lack of a call up from High-A Tampa to Double-A Trenton and who could blame him? He's tore up the affiliate and deserved the promotion. That doesn't mean what he did was right, not at all, but still I am merely saying I can relate to his frustration and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Weekly Prospects Check In: Gary Sanchez

We're back ladies and gentleman. We hope you had a great July 4th holiday weekend and we hope it was spent with friends, family, good food, fireworks and even better memories. We kick off this short week with a check in with one of the top Yankees prospects in all the system, Gary Sanchez.

Last we checked in with Sanchez he was back off the disabled list after cracking his thumb, he was learning first base and he was chosen to represent the Yankees in the XM All Star Futures Game for Team World. What's he been up to this week?

Year	Age	Lev	G	PA	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	23	AAA	53	233	27	60	17	8	35	5	10	34	.274	.313	.470	.784
2016	23	MLB	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.000	.000	.000	.000

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Generated 7/4/2016.

Weekly Prospects Check In: Jorge Mateo

You guys know me by now and you know that I’m not one to beat around the bush or equivocate much. Jorge Mateo has been slumping lately. He’s been slumping bad and his potential promotion to Double-A is potentially in jeopardy because of it. It’s not likely, but it could happen.

Mateo was named to the World Team in the Futures Game as a part of the All-Star Game festivities so there is always that. I just hope this is a little funk that he gets out of soon because I’m not sure I can deal with much more prospect let down after the James Kaprielian news this week.

Pick it up Mateo and I’ll see you in Trenton. 

Year	Age	Tm	G	PA	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2016	21	Tampa	71	318	45	76	8	8	5	34	26	11	24	68	.265	.324	.401	.725

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Sanchez, Mateo Represent Yankees in Futures Game

The New York Yankees will send two members of their farm system to the MLB All-Stars Futures Game on July 10th inside Petco Park and those two players will be catcher Gary Sanchez and shortstop/second baseman Jorge Mateo. This will be Mateo's first appearance in the game while this will be Sanchez's second consecutive trip to the Futures Game.

Both will represent the World Team.

YES Network: 7 Things You Didn't Know About Luis Severino

Here is a great post from the YES NETWORK about seven things you may not have known about Yankees top pitching prospect Luis Severino... Enjoy.

1) At 20 years old, Severino appeared in the 2014 MLB Futures game where he pitched a scoreless inning and struck out the MVP of the game, Texas Rangers third baseman Joey Gallo.

2) Severino became the youngest player in MLB to make a start during the 2015 season when he made his debut on August 5, 2015.

3) When Severino signed with the Yankees back in 2012 as an international free agent, his signing bonus was $225,000, among the lowest amounts for the team's eventual no. 1 ranked prospect.

4) No other pitcher in the history of the American League has ever allowed two-hits-or-fewer, no walks and at least seven strikeouts in their MLB debut, as Severino did.

5) Luis became the 14th Yankees player to make his MLB debut over the course of the 2015 season.

6) Before 2015 Spring Training, Severino had only made six starts above the Class A-Advanced level with the Tampa Yankees, and still managed to make it to the Majors within the year.

7) When Luis was promoted from the Double-A Trenton Thunder to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, his numbers actually got better. He improved his record from 2-2 to 7-0, and dropped his ERA from 3.32 to 1.91.

Sneak Preview: Luis Severino Pitching

As we all know Luis Severino is making his Major League debut with the New York Yankees tonight. Before the Yankees top pitching prospect takes the mound for some to see for the first time I thought it would be good to give everyone a bit of a sneak preview. Severino was in the MLB All-Star Futures Games back in 2014 and even faced the Texas Rangers top prospect Joey Gallo in the inning. I won't give anything away, you're going to have to watch it. Enjoy. 

Weekly Check In: Gary Sanchez

The week of the Major League Baseball trading deadline has to be a terrifying time for prospects all around baseball and especially terrifying for those prospects inside the New York Yankees farm system. Gary Sanchez has seen his name thrown around various trade rumors for more than a couple seasons now but this year is a bit different, this year he is doing exceptionally well and this year he is in Triple-A. This year many teams have been asking about Sanchez and this year the Yankees are in contention for a playoff spot and a potential World Series. New York will likely add something at the deadline but will it come at the expense of Sanchez?

Sanchez was promoted to Triple-A after the injury to Austin Romine forced the Yankees catcher to the disabled list and he has seemingly made the best of a bad situation. Sanchez has hit for power, both home run power and double power, as a member of the RailRiders and even represented Team World in the MLB Futures Game. Will Sanchez survive the trade deadline?

Stay tuned...

Year	Lev	G	PA	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2015	AA-AAA	65	281	37	68	15	13	43	7	23	53	.268	.331	.480	.811
2015	AA	58	254	33	61	14	12	36	6	18	50	.262	.319	.476	.795
2015	AAA	7	27	4	7	1	1	7	1	5	3	.333	.444	.524	.968

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