2012 First-Year Player Draft

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Getting to know New York Yankees’ second-round pick Austin Aune

Players selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Draft are never a sure thing. There are many early round selections that don’t pan out and numerous lower round picks who attain success…Read More

Yankees stick to draft plan, continue to strengthen already deep system

The New York Yankees have gone to great lengths over the last several seasons to strengthen their farm system and emphasize the importance of growing talent in the minor leagues through the amateur draft…Read More

Yankees News: Rivera’s surgery, Gardner and Robertson near return, Draft completed

Much of the news this week surrounding the New York Yankees off the field has involved the 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft and the rehab process of Brett Gardner and David Robertson. Yesterday, we received…Read More

Yankees Minor League Report & Draft Update: June 6, 2012

Each Wednesday, we’ll provide a predominately notebook style review of what’s happening in the Yankees minor league system. This week we’ll finish off the column with a list of the players…Read More

Yankees News and Notes: Draft rounds 3-15, Gardner, Robertson, All-Star voting

In Day 2 of the 2012 MLB First-Year Player Draft, the New York Yankees decided to give it the old college try, using 10 of their 15 total picks yesterday on college-level players. Read | Share

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Yankees select center fielder Austin Aune and catcher Peter O’Brien in second round

The New York Yankees chose to go up the middle with their second round picks in the 2012 MLB First-Year…Read More

Yankees draft Ty Hensley with 30th overall pick

The New York Yankees found themselves in a positive situation during last night’s draft as Ty Hensley,…Read More

Yankees News and Notes – June 4, 2012: Draft Day and Chamberlain

As the New York Yankees head home after a successful nine-game road trip the focus shifts off the field…Read More