New York Yankees Editorial: The Five Prospects Who Improved the Yankees Farm System

5. Jake Cave

Many believe Cave will not be an everyday starting outfielder. What people love is his toughness and grit. Many scouts have compared him to Brett Gardner, who drew similar comparisons in terms of future projection.

"‘I know a lot of scouts will put him in as a backup outfielder,’ a scout said. ‘But he is a smart, confident player who, I think, will develop some power and start.’"

Brian Cashman always kept Brett Gardner on the Yankees, even when most people thought the Yankees should trade him for some old veteran. Cashman stuck to his guns with Gardner because he is a blue-collared hard nose player. That is what Jack Cave’s style as a baseball player is as well. Cave may not the most talented, but will be in the major leagues, and will be a factor whether it’s with the Yankees or not.

The Yankees have replenished their farm system, and it looks as strong as it ever has been. The Yankee dynasty in the late 90s happened because of a great farm system. The core 4 were all Yankee prospects. This group of young talented players can be the next group for the next Yankees dynasty. All of them will not make it on the Yankees, but a core will be built. What the Yankees have done gives hope that the future of the Bronx Bombers will be stronger than ever.

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