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beatnikpoet13 · 05-02-2004, 07:29 PM

The Farm System
To borrow from a children's tale, the Yankees are Old Mother Hubbard and the cupboard is bare. The two best prospects in the Yankees organization are both playing for the Double A Trenton Thunder.

Dioner Navarro, a slick fielding catcher, is projected as Jorge Posada's eventual replacement. While Navarro is superb defensively, he's no slouch at the plate either. Navarro hasn't hit for power yet, but at 20 years old he's got a lot of developing left to do, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him hit 20+ homeruns in the majors once his body develops.

Eduardo Sierra, a lanky righthanded middle reliever, has a tremendous upside, and may be converted to closer to take over for Mariano Rivera when he decides to retire.

Other minor leaguers of note include third baseman Eric Duncan, outfielder Bronson Sardinha, middle reliever Sam Marsonek, and starting pitcher Tyler Clippard.

Baseball insiders rank the Yankees farm system as being the worst in major league baseball, with no prospects in the top 100 in the minor leagues. However, the Yankees have the best revenue stream in the majors, so look for them to invest heavily in upgrading their minor league system, espcially with their major league roster advancing in age.

05-02-2004, 07:29 PM	#7
beatnikpoet13 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cudahy, Wisconsin Posts: 122	Down On The Farm The Farm System To borrow from a children's tale, the Yankees are Old Mother Hubbard and the cupboard is bare. The two best prospects in the Yankees organization are both playing for the Double A Trenton Thunder. Dioner Navarro, a slick fielding catcher, is projected as Jorge Posada's eventual replacement. While Navarro is superb defensively, he's no slouch at the plate either. Navarro hasn't hit for power yet, but at 20 years old he's got a lot of developing left to do, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him hit 20+ homeruns in the majors once his body develops. Eduardo Sierra, a lanky righthanded middle reliever, has a tremendous upside, and may be converted to closer to take over for Mariano Rivera when he decides to retire. Other minor leaguers of note include third baseman Eric Duncan, outfielder Bronson Sardinha, middle reliever Sam Marsonek, and starting pitcher Tyler Clippard. Baseball insiders rank the Yankees farm system as being the worst in major league baseball, with no prospects in the top 100 in the minor leagues. However, the Yankees have the best revenue stream in the majors, so look for them to invest heavily in upgrading their minor league system, espcially with their major league roster advancing in age.