The Athletic | Keith Law: Farm systems and drafting are as important to developing championship-caliber baseball teams as anything else. Despite having one of the most talented teams in MLB, the Yankees have one of the best farm systems, according to Keith Law of The Athletic, who issued his annual rating. Law claims that the top is now light, but that might change very soon, citing their overseas scouting staff as “having been on a roll recently.” He rated the Yankees sixth, trailing the Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago Cubs, and Detroit Tigers.
FanGraphs | Davy Andrews: The number of intricacies in baseball is difficult to list, and many of them can alter not just how balls and strikes are called, but also how much effort fielders must expend to see the ball on a pop-fly. The way a ballpark is built or simply painted can have a significant impact. Andrews’ article is quite intriguing, as it covers not only fielding but also hitting and umpiring. Check out how Yankee Stadium ranks in the analysis. It may surprise you!
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NJ.com | Joey Chandler: WFAN’s Chris McGonigle recently apologized to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman for being disappointed that former Milwaukee Brewer Corbin Burnes was not brought to the Bronx. As many people do, they may notice a trade and wonder, “Why didn’t we make that move?” However, as it was revealed that the Brewers were interested in prospect Spencer Jones, many, including McGonigle, understood Cashman’s choice.
New York Post | Joel Sherman and Dan Martin: Rob Manfred said that former Mets general manager Billy Eppler has been suspended for a season for “violation of the injured list rules.” According to the study, MLB investigated at least 10 unusual IL stints between 2022 and 2023. Prior to his jobs as GM in Anaheim and Queens, Eppler was Cashman’s right-hand man in the Bronx, rising from scout in 2004 to assistant general manager of the Yankees from 2012 to 2014.
Finally, we congratulate former pitcher Corey Kluber, who retired after 13 major league seasons and two Cy Young Awards with Cleveland in 2014 and 2017. He also came to New York later in his career and threw a no-hitter in 2021, the Yankees’ first in 22 seasons. Stay tuned for Andrés’ further insights on Kluber later today.
