Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Manager - Dallas Green 46
No. Coaches
42 Billy Connors
47 Pat Corrales
43 Lee Elia
52 Charlie Fox
48 Frank Howard
44 John Stearns
No. Pitchers
45 John Candelaria (R-L)
55 Darrin Chapin (R-R)
36 Richard Dotson (R-R)
56 Dave Eiland (R-R)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
41 Charles Hudson (R-R)
38 Jimmy Jones (R-R)
29 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
28 Al Leiter (L-L)
50 Lance McCullers (S-R)
54 Dale Mohorcic (R-R)
60 Hipolito Pena (L-L)
58 Dana Ridenour (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
51 Don Schulze (R-R)
33 Steve Shields (R-R)
No. Catchers
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
18 Jamie Quirk (L-R)
12 Joel Skinner (R-R)
11 Don Slaught (R-R)
No. Infielders
70 Kevin Maas (L-L)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
57 Hensley Meulens (R-R)
13 Mike Pagliarulo (L-R)
21 Ken Phelps (L-L)
17 Rafael Santana (R-R)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
20 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
61 Oscar Azocar (L-L)
27 Bob Brower (R-R)
59 John Fishel (R-R)
24 Rickey Henderson (R-L)
26 Stan Jefferson (S-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
22 Gary Ward (R-R)
63 Bernie Williams (S-R)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
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1988 New York Yankees September Roster
Manager - Lou Piniella 14
No. Coaches
50 Chris Chambliss
34 Mike Ferraro
40 Clyde King
48 Gene Michael
44 Jeff Torborg
No. Pitchers
27 Neil Allen (R-R)
45 John Candelaria (R-L)
38 Pat Clements (R-L)
36 Richard Dotson (R-R)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L)
41 Charles Hudson (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
28 Al Leiter (L-L)
54 Dale Mohorcic (R-R)
47 Scott Nielsen (R-R)
60 Hipolito Pena (L-L)
26 Rick Rhoden (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
33 Steve Shields (R-R)
No. Catchers
52 Bob Geren (R-R)
12 Joel Skinner (R-R)
11 Don Slaught (R-R)
No. Infielders
29 Luis Aguayo (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
20 Bobby Meacham (R-R) *
62 Hal Morris (L-L)
13 Mike Pagliarulo (L-R)
21 Ken Phelps (L-L)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
17 Rafael Santana (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
46 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
6 Jack Clark (R-R)
24 Rickey Henderson (R-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
22 Gary Ward (R-R)
18 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Jeff Mangold
* not on active roster
No. Coaches
50 Chris Chambliss
34 Mike Ferraro
40 Clyde King
48 Gene Michael
44 Jeff Torborg
No. Pitchers
27 Neil Allen (R-R)
45 John Candelaria (R-L)
38 Pat Clements (R-L)
36 Richard Dotson (R-R)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L)
41 Charles Hudson (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
28 Al Leiter (L-L)
54 Dale Mohorcic (R-R)
47 Scott Nielsen (R-R)
60 Hipolito Pena (L-L)
26 Rick Rhoden (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
33 Steve Shields (R-R)
No. Catchers
52 Bob Geren (R-R)
12 Joel Skinner (R-R)
11 Don Slaught (R-R)
No. Infielders
29 Luis Aguayo (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
20 Bobby Meacham (R-R) *
62 Hal Morris (L-L)
13 Mike Pagliarulo (L-R)
21 Ken Phelps (L-L)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
17 Rafael Santana (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
46 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
6 Jack Clark (R-R)
24 Rickey Henderson (R-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
22 Gary Ward (R-R)
18 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Jeff Mangold
* not on active roster
1988 New York Yankees August 1 Roster
Manager - Lou Piniella 14
No. Coaches
50 Chris Chambliss
34 Mike Ferraro
48 Gene Michael
44 Jeff Torborg
42 Stan Williams
No. Pitchers
27 Neil Allen (R-R)
45 John Candelaria (R-L)
36 Richard Dotson (R-R)
51 Cecilio Guante (R-R)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L) *
41 Charles Hudson (R-R) *
25 Tommy John (R-L)
26 Rick Rhoden (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
33 Steve Shields (R-R)
43 Tim Stoddard (R-R)
No. Catchers
12 Joel Skinner (R-R)
11 Don Slaught (R-R)
No. Infielders
29 Luis Aguayo (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
20 Bobby Meacham (R-R) *
38 Hal Morris (L-L)
13 Mike Pagliarulo (L-R) *
21 Ken Phelps (L-L)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
17 Rafael Santana (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R) *
46 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
6 Jack Clark (R-R)
24 Rickey Henderson (R-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R) *
22 Gary Ward (R-R)
18 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Jeff Mangold
* not on active roster
No. Coaches
50 Chris Chambliss
34 Mike Ferraro
48 Gene Michael
44 Jeff Torborg
42 Stan Williams
No. Pitchers
27 Neil Allen (R-R)
45 John Candelaria (R-L)
36 Richard Dotson (R-R)
51 Cecilio Guante (R-R)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L) *
41 Charles Hudson (R-R) *
25 Tommy John (R-L)
26 Rick Rhoden (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
33 Steve Shields (R-R)
43 Tim Stoddard (R-R)
No. Catchers
12 Joel Skinner (R-R)
11 Don Slaught (R-R)
No. Infielders
29 Luis Aguayo (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
20 Bobby Meacham (R-R) *
38 Hal Morris (L-L)
13 Mike Pagliarulo (L-R) *
21 Ken Phelps (L-L)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
17 Rafael Santana (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R) *
46 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
6 Jack Clark (R-R)
24 Rickey Henderson (R-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R) *
22 Gary Ward (R-R)
18 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Jeff Mangold
* not on active roster
1988 New York Yankees July 1 Roster
Manager - Lou Piniella 14
No. Coaches
50 Chris Chambliss
34 Mike Ferraro
48 Gene Michael
44 Jeff Torborg
42 Stan Williams
No. Pitchers
27 Neil Allen (R-R)
45 John Candelaria (R-L)
36 Richard Dotson (R-R)
51 Cecilio Guante (R-R)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L) *
41 Charles Hudson (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
28 Al Leiter (L-L) *
26 Rick Rhoden (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
40 Steve Shields (R-R)
43 Tim Stoddard (R-R)
No. Catchers
12 Joel Skinner (R-R)
11 Don Slaught (R-R)
No. Infielders
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
20 Bobby Meacham (R-R)
13 Mike Pagliarulo (L-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
17 Rafael Santana (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R) *
No. Outfielders
54 Jay Buhner (R-R)
6 Jack Clark (R-R)
21 Jose Cruz (L-L)
24 Rickey Henderson (R-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R) *
22 Gary Ward (R-R)
18 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Jeff Mangold
* not on active roster
SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Neil Allen (P) 27
Jay Buhner (OF) 54
John Candelaria (P) 45
Jack Clark (DH) 33
Jose Cruz (OF) 21
Richard Dotson (P) 36
Cecilio Guante (P) 51
Lee Guetterman (P) 35
Ron Guidry (P) 49
Rickey Henderson (LF) 24
Charles Hudson (P) 41
Tommy John (P) 25
Roberto Kelly (CF) 39
Al Leiter (P) 28
Don Mattingly (1B) 23
Bobby Meacham (SS) 20
Mike Pagliarulo (3B) 13
Willie Randolph (2B) 30
Rick Rhoden (P) 26
Dave Righetti (P) 19
Rafael Santana (SS) 17
Joel Skinner (C) 12
Don Slaught (C) 11
Tim Stoddard (P) 43
Wayne Tolleson (IF) 2
Gary Ward (OF) 22
Claudell Washington (OF) 18
Dave Winfield (RF) 31
No. Coaches
50 Chris Chambliss
34 Mike Ferraro
48 Gene Michael
44 Jeff Torborg
42 Stan Williams
No. Pitchers
27 Neil Allen (R-R)
45 John Candelaria (R-L)
36 Richard Dotson (R-R)
51 Cecilio Guante (R-R)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L) *
41 Charles Hudson (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
28 Al Leiter (L-L) *
26 Rick Rhoden (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
40 Steve Shields (R-R)
43 Tim Stoddard (R-R)
No. Catchers
12 Joel Skinner (R-R)
11 Don Slaught (R-R)
No. Infielders
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
20 Bobby Meacham (R-R)
13 Mike Pagliarulo (L-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
17 Rafael Santana (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R) *
No. Outfielders
54 Jay Buhner (R-R)
6 Jack Clark (R-R)
21 Jose Cruz (L-L)
24 Rickey Henderson (R-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R) *
22 Gary Ward (R-R)
18 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Jeff Mangold
* not on active roster
SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Neil Allen (P) 27
Jay Buhner (OF) 54
John Candelaria (P) 45
Jack Clark (DH) 33
Jose Cruz (OF) 21
Richard Dotson (P) 36
Cecilio Guante (P) 51
Lee Guetterman (P) 35
Ron Guidry (P) 49
Rickey Henderson (LF) 24
Charles Hudson (P) 41
Tommy John (P) 25
Roberto Kelly (CF) 39
Al Leiter (P) 28
Don Mattingly (1B) 23
Bobby Meacham (SS) 20
Mike Pagliarulo (3B) 13
Willie Randolph (2B) 30
Rick Rhoden (P) 26
Dave Righetti (P) 19
Rafael Santana (SS) 17
Joel Skinner (C) 12
Don Slaught (C) 11
Tim Stoddard (P) 43
Wayne Tolleson (IF) 2
Gary Ward (OF) 22
Claudell Washington (OF) 18
Dave Winfield (RF) 31
1988 New York Yankees June 1 Roster
Manager - Billy Martin 1
No. Coaches
6 Clete Boyer
50 Chris Chambliss
34 Mike Ferraro
42 Art Fowler
48 George Mitterwald
44 Jeff Torborg
No. Pitchers
27 Neil Allen (R-R)
45 John Candelaria (R-L)
36 Richard Dotson (R-R)
51 Cecilio Guante (R-R)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L) *
41 Charles Hudson (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
28 Al Leiter (L-L)
46 Hipolito Pena (L-L)
26 Rick Rhoden (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
40 Steve Shields (R-R)
43 Tim Stoddard (R-R) *
No. Catchers
52 Bob Geren (R-R)
12 Joel Skinner (R-R)
11 Don Slaught (R-R) *
No. Infielders
23 Don Mattingly (L-L) *
20 Bobby Meacham (R-R)
13 Mike Pagliarulo (L-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
17 Rafael Santana (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R) *
No. Outfielders
54 Jay Buhner (R-R)
33 Jack Clark (R-R)
21 Jose Cruz (L-L)
24 Rickey Henderson (R-L)
22 Gary Ward (R-R)
18 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Jeff Mangold
* not on active roster
No. Coaches
6 Clete Boyer
50 Chris Chambliss
34 Mike Ferraro
42 Art Fowler
48 George Mitterwald
44 Jeff Torborg
No. Pitchers
27 Neil Allen (R-R)
45 John Candelaria (R-L)
36 Richard Dotson (R-R)
51 Cecilio Guante (R-R)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L) *
41 Charles Hudson (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
28 Al Leiter (L-L)
46 Hipolito Pena (L-L)
26 Rick Rhoden (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
40 Steve Shields (R-R)
43 Tim Stoddard (R-R) *
No. Catchers
52 Bob Geren (R-R)
12 Joel Skinner (R-R)
11 Don Slaught (R-R) *
No. Infielders
23 Don Mattingly (L-L) *
20 Bobby Meacham (R-R)
13 Mike Pagliarulo (L-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
17 Rafael Santana (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R) *
No. Outfielders
54 Jay Buhner (R-R)
33 Jack Clark (R-R)
21 Jose Cruz (L-L)
24 Rickey Henderson (R-L)
22 Gary Ward (R-R)
18 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Jeff Mangold
* not on active roster
1988 Albany-Colonie Yankees Roster
New York Yankees AA Farm Club (Eastern League)
Manager - Tommy Jones
Coaches - Tony Cloninger, Deron Johnson
Trainer - Mike Heifferon
No. Pitchers
22 Amilio Carreno (R-R)
63 Mike Christopher (R-R)
13 Bob Davidson (R-R)
11 Dave Eiland (R-R)
58 Troy Evers (R-R)
27 Matt Harrison (L-L)
51 Dana Ridenour (R-R)
62 Gabriel Rodriguez (R-R)
61 Gerry Rub (L-L)
18 Aris Tirado (R-R)
27 Ricky Torres (R-R)
No. Catchers
33 Jim Leyritz (R-R)
31 Jamie Nelson (R-R)
50 Mel Rosario (R-R)
No. Infielders
12 Chris Alvarez (L-R)
30 Rob Lambert (R-R)
55 Kevin Maas (L-L)
20 Dick Scott (R-R)
28 Rob Sepanek (L-L)
38 Scott Shaw (R-R)
2 Andy Stankiewicz (R-R)
No. Outfielders
64 Dan Arendas (L-L)
17 Oscar Azocar (L-L)
34 Casey Close (R-R)
21 Jason Maas (L-R)
Manager - Tommy Jones
Coaches - Tony Cloninger, Deron Johnson
Trainer - Mike Heifferon
No. Pitchers
22 Amilio Carreno (R-R)
63 Mike Christopher (R-R)
13 Bob Davidson (R-R)
11 Dave Eiland (R-R)
58 Troy Evers (R-R)
27 Matt Harrison (L-L)
51 Dana Ridenour (R-R)
62 Gabriel Rodriguez (R-R)
61 Gerry Rub (L-L)
18 Aris Tirado (R-R)
27 Ricky Torres (R-R)
No. Catchers
33 Jim Leyritz (R-R)
31 Jamie Nelson (R-R)
50 Mel Rosario (R-R)
No. Infielders
12 Chris Alvarez (L-R)
30 Rob Lambert (R-R)
55 Kevin Maas (L-L)
20 Dick Scott (R-R)
28 Rob Sepanek (L-L)
38 Scott Shaw (R-R)
2 Andy Stankiewicz (R-R)
No. Outfielders
64 Dan Arendas (L-L)
17 Oscar Azocar (L-L)
34 Casey Close (R-R)
21 Jason Maas (L-R)
1988 Albany-Colonie Yankees Program and Yearbook Notes
New York Yankees AA Farm Club (Eastern League)
Welcome, Yankee Faithful!
I'm happy to welcome the Eastern League's greatest fans back to Heritage Park for the 1988 season. Your tremendous support of the Albany-Colonie Yankees in our first three years of affiliation has resulted in record-setting attendance figures.
I'm sure you'll appreciate the friendliness and professionalism of new owner Paul Keating and his staff this year. They're eager to continue to provide great family entertainment in a new and improved facility.
Many of the players on this year's squad have advanced from the Ft. Lauderdale Yankees, who won the 1987 Florida State League championship. Manager Tommy Jones returns for his second season in charge and he's joined by ex-major leaguers Tony Cloninger and Deron Johnson on his staff.
I'm confident that you'll enjoy first-rate baseball this season, whether at Heritage Park or down the road at Yankee Stadium.
Sincerely,
George Steinbrenner [Principal Owner]
Dear Albany Yankees and Fans:
On behalf of the Eastern League I would like to wish the Albany Yankees and their fans the best of luck for the 1988 season.
The 1988 season will mark Albany's sixth season since baseball returned following a twenty-three-year absence. In that time Albany fans have placed their city firmly on the baseball map, and as the club has drawn over 1.3 million fans in five seasons, and led the Eastern League in attendance the past three seasons.
A new era of Albany Yankee baseball begins in 1988, and the Eastern League is pleased to welcome the new ownership group headed by Paul Keating. There will be a number of changes at Heritage Park in 1988, and more on the drawing board, as the new owners are dedicated to providing Albany fans with first class entertainment in a first class facility.
From April 8th until the playoffs end in September, the Eastern League will provide a great deal of exciting baseball throughout the northeast, and Albany is sure to have its share of the action in this the Eastern League's 66th year of operation.
Sincerely,
Charles Esbach [Eastern League President]
MEET THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES
"The new President of the Albany-Colonie Yankees, Paul Keating, grew up with a passion for baseball. He is a lifelong fan with a flair for baseball memorabilia and statistics.
Paul is a native of Fitchburg, Mass., where he was a first baseman on his high school team along with an interest in track as a runner. Keating continued his education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he was a member of the track team and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. He has maintained his interest as a runner for 30 years and works out often with Nautilus equipment. Although he doesn't get out on the golf course that often, he maintains his interest in the game.
A workaholic, Keating is Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer of P.J. Keating Company and is President of the following companies: Norlite in Cohoes; Keating Sports Group; Keating Materials Corp. of Dracut, Mass.; Roof Block Ltd.; and Keating Environmental Services.
On buying the A/C Yankees, Keating said, 'Since we purchased the Norlite Corporation in 1973, I have fallen in love with the Capital District and want to be a part of the community and take part in the growth of the area.'
What's on the horizon for the Albany-Colonie Yankees? Keating answers, 'Its future growth potential is unlimited.'
Paul lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Barbara Ann. They are the proud parents of sons Paul Jeffrey and Michael Anthony, and daughter Jennifer Lynn Keating."
-1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
RALPH ACAMPORA (General Manager)
"Saying it was, 'a lifelong dream come true to be associated with the Yankees,' Ralph Acampora now realizes that dream, being named the new General Manager of the Albany-Colonie Yankees.
Ralph comes to us by way of the New Haven, Connecticut area. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in West Haven (CT) and attended Providence College and Southern Connecticut University, which led to a degree in economics. He has been associated with the construction industry in various capacities, the last five years with the P.J. Keating Company.
As the G.M., Ralph promises a first-class family-oriented atmosphere at Heritage Park and promises that 1988 will produce 'many endeavors to ensure the enjoyment of all the fans who come to watch the Albany-Colonie Yankees and the rest of the Eastern League play."
-1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
MIKE HEIFFERON (Trainer)
"The 1988 season will see a familiar face in the role of trainer for the Albany-Colonie Yankees. Mike Heifferon returns after a year's absence, to the trainer's job. Last season Mike was with the Yankee organization's Prince William Yankees of the Carolina League.
Heifferon is a 26-year-old graduate of Ohio State University where he received his Master's degree in strength training. He is a native of Rochester, New York where he also attended Monroe Community College. A former athlete, Mike played tennis and basketball in high school and college.
The trainer's job is a busy one, taking care of the day-to-day health needs of the Albany-Colonie players, as well as a key role on the field just in case an injury pops up."
-1988 Season Albany-Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
1988 ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES DIRECTORY
Team Physician - Dr. Carl Wirth
Heritage Park Administrator - Gary Holle
Vice-President, Public Relations - Rip Rowan
Vice-President, Operations - Jay Derman
Director of Administrative Services - Isabelle Acampora
Sales - Steve Bernard
Musician - Tommy Ippolito
Team Photographer - Fritz Walker
Head Groundskeeper - John Liburdi
Intern - Cara Tayback
Vice-President-Comptroller - Jack Del Rossi
Vice-President - Lew Troxell
Vice-President - Frank Archambault
Vice-President - John Keating
1988 ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Bishop Howard Hubbard (Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany)
John Strachan (Pepsi Cola)
Steve Fahey (Pepsi Cola)
Joe Richardson (Norstar Bank)
William Keis (Keis Distributors)
Doug Alix (Genessee Brewing Co.)
Walter Otto (Otto Oldsmobile-Cadillac-Isuzu)
Frank Staucett (Provident Mutual)
Salvadore DiCarlo (September's)
Robert Unger (Pyramid-Crossgates Mall Corp.)
Peter Campbell (First Albany Corp.)
Randy Wall (Piedmont Airlines)
Mike Tyson (Heavyweight Champ)
1988 ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES YEARBOOK PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Oscar Azocar (OF) #17
Tim Becker (SS) #30
Amalio Carreno (P) #22
Gary Cathcart (OF) #29
Mike Christopher (P) #63
Bobby Davidson (P) #13
Dave Eiland (P) #42
Troy Evers (P) #58
Tony Ferriera (P) #55
Bobby Green (OF) #44
Tim Layana (P) #57
Jim Leyritz (C) #33
Jason Maas (OF) #21
Hensley Meulens (3B) #28
Dana Ridenour (P) #51
Mel Rosario (C) #50
Dick Scott (SS) #20
Rob Sepanek (1B) #27
Scott Shaw (3B) #38
Andy Stankiewicz (2B) #2
Aris Tirado (P) #18
Ricky Torres (P) #61
ALBANY-COLONIE GATEWAY TO THE BIG LEAGUES
"As each season goes by, the list of former Albany-Colonie players in the majors gets larger and larger.
Probably Roberto Kelly of the 1986 A/C Yankees is making the biggest move with his chance at making the big club in New York. The fleet center fielder hit .269 in 23 games for New York in'87, with nine stolen bases. Al Leiter from the '87 A/C Yanks also was making the big league transition, going 2-2 with New York in September of last season. Also on the '88 winter roster of New York were shortstop Randy Velarde and third baseman Chris Alvarez.
Over the winter, outfielder Darren Reed, catcher Phil Lombardi and reliever Steve Frey were all dealt to the New York Mets. Doug Drabek had an outstanding second half [of the '87 season] for Pittsburgh going 11-12, and the A/C Yankee Hall of Famer is looking for big things in '88. Bob Tewksbury of the '85 Albany-Colonie Yankees now finds himself in a Chicago Cub uniform, and recent Hall of Fame inductee Keith Hughes is now with the Philadelphia Phillies where he hit .263 in '87. Another former A/C Yankee, Logan Easley, had a great spring in '87 and made the Pittsburgh Pirates as a reliever, but arm trouble all but forced him from the game, until a comeback try this spring.
It will be interesting, to say the least, to see which of this year's crop of Albany-Colonie Yankees makes it to the big time. Stay tuned."
-Rip Rowan, 1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
HAZEL CHORNYAK MEMORIAL AWARD
"Outfielder Darren Reed was the fourth recipient of the annual Hazel Chornyak Memorial Award in 1987. The award is given annually in honor of Ben Bernard's aunt. The trophy is given is given to the player who provided the most inspiration to his teammates."
-1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
MEET THE PRESS
Jim Brennan (WRGB-TV)
Bob McNamara (WNYT-TV)
John Thomas (WGY)
John Graney (WQBK)
Richard Hill (WROW)
Sandy Taylor (WHRL)
Bill Edwardson (WABY)
Bill Palmer (Schenectady Gazette)
Paul Schwartz (Capital Newspapers)
Tim Wilkin (Capital Newspapers)
David Allan (Metroland WABY)
Steve Amedio (Record Newspapers)
Chris Martin (WMVI)
Steve Shapiro (WTEN-TV)
Bob Gordon (WABY)
Jim Connell (South End Scene)
A/C YANKEE BROADCASTS
"For the second year in a row, WABY AM1400 will broadcast Albany-Colonie Yankee baseball, Monday through Friday, for the entire season.
And once again our announcer will be Jack LeFaivre of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Albany native came to us last year with a lot of promise and didn't let us down, as he proved to be a top-flight play-by-play man. His insight into the game of baseball and his professional manner makes his broadcasts easy to listen to. This past winter LeFaivre broadcast Davidson College basketball and covered much of the Atlantic Coast Conference for a local newspaper. Having been considered in the past for a major league play-by-play job, Jack not only has the great sound of a pro but a love of baseball, especially for the Yankees, to go along with it.
We also welcome back WABY. Last year's association proved to be a good working relationship between team and broadcaster, and this season will again provide A/C Yankee fans with exciting Yankee baseball."
-1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
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-Albany Savings Bank: We're more than a bank.
-Albany Valve & Fitting Company
-Altamont Fair: New York State's Capital Region Hometown Fair
-Amsure Associates, Inc.
-Army National Guard
-The Barnsider
-Barry, Bette & Led Duke: We build better.
-Barry S. Scott Insurance Agency: No Hassles! No Turndowns!
-Baseball America: For Baseball News You Can't Get Anywhere Else
-Big Dom's: Stop by after the game. Enjoy a sub.
-Bilinski's: The Official Hot Dog of the Albany-Colonie Yankees
-Bob & Ron's Fish Fry: Fried Seafood Our Specialty
-Bob Daubney's
-Bob's Sportsworld
-Bridgestone: Where New Ideas Take Hold
-Broadway Sporting Goods
-C.R. Drywall, Inc.
-California Closet Company
-Canteen: An Education in Good Taste
-Casey's East
-Central Business Equipment, Inc.
-Charley Weaver's
-Charlie Sez' Yankee Dodge: A Full-Service Dealership
-Chase Lincoln First: We take games seriously.
-Club East
-Cocca's: Appliance-TV-Video-Microwave
-Coors
-Coulson's: Albany's Original Convenience Store
-Council 82 Security and Law Enforcement Employees: From one winning team to another ... Go Albany-Colonie Yankees in '88.
-Cummins North Atlantic, Inc.
-Damshire Cleaners
-Data Management Associates: Get a grip on success.
-DePaula Chevrolet: Where More People Buy For Less
-Desmormeau Vending Corporation
-Earthworld: Comic Books-Baseball Cards
-Eastern League
-Empire Auto Radiator
-Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield: Imagine life without sports. It's not a healthy thought.
-Empire Limousine
-Esquire Motor Inn
-Executive Cleaning Services: Specialists in Office and Industrial Cleaning
-Express Mail
-Fannie's Pizza and Clam Bar: Before and After the Game
-Freihofer's: Always as good as you remember.
-Geier & Bluhm, Inc.: Precision and Quality
-Genesee Beer
-Gentile's: Quality Carpets & Vinyl Flooring
-Getty
-Grand Slam Baseball Cards: Area's Top Store for Sports Collectibles
-Grandma's Country Restaurant: Famous For Good Old-Fashioned Home Cookin'
-Hancock & Estabrook: Counselors at Law
-Hedley Cadillac-Oldsmobile and Hedley Limousine Service
-Heritage Cafe
-Hoffman's Playland: Capitaland's Family Fun Park
-Home & City Savings Bank: Your Financial Partner
-Hot Dog Charlie's
-Hudson Valley Paper Company: The People Behind the Paper
-Infopress, Inc.: The Quintuple Play Combination
-Joseph F. DiBella: Business and Personal Financial Services
-K & K Taping: Quality Work At A Quality Price
-Kelly Clothes: A Home Run in Menswear!
-Kinetco Water Conditioners
-King's Radiator
-KLite 101 FM: Just Right
-The Langan Group: A Total Transportation Company
-Lawrence Group: The Team Spirit
-Lazare Lincoln-Mercury: Let us do something nice for you today.
-Lexington Grill: Before and after the game join today's action crowd at the Lexington Grill.
-Lillian's Restaurant: Join us - we're only 10 minutes from Heritage Park.
-Long Oil Heat Inc.: A Warm-up Your Home Team Will Love
-Loyal Supply Corporation
-Luigi's: Italian American Restaurant
-Main-Care: The energy experts with the most home runs for Tri-City service.
-Mama Kay's: Pasta, Pizza
-Manufacturers Hanover: The Financial Source
-Metroland: We know the score.
-Mill Road Acres
-Miller Lite: There's only one Lite Beer. Miller Lite.
-Mohawk Honda
-Mohawk Paper Mills: When You Want to Look Good on Paper
-Mr. B's Best: Hungry?
-NAPA Auto Parts: We've got the part you need.
-National Car Rental: You deserve National attention.
-Nemith Lincoln-Mercury-Nissan-Volvo
-Norstar Bank: Team up with Norstar to win!
-Northway Inn
-Orange Motor Company, Inc.
-Orange Motors
-The Orchard: Tavern & Restaurant
-O'Flaherty's: Before or after the game, enjoy fine food and fun!
-OTB Teleplex
-Otto: Otto-Isuzu. The official vehicle of the Albany-Colonie Yankees.
-Papa Cicco's Pizza Express
-Patrick Whelan Associates Incorporated
-Pepsi: The Chill of Victory
-Piedmont: Piedmont. The airline for all seasons.
-Ping: For Those Who Want to Play Their Best
-Professional Business Forms Inc.
-The Professional Golfers' Association of America: Good Luck, Yankees!
-Purple Pub
-R. Kelly Freedman & Son, Inc.: Kelly for Scrap
-Rainbow Glass & Mirror
-Ralph's Restaurant & Tavern
-Raymond A. Kelly, Jr., Trial Lawyer
-Robinson Hardware Corp.
-Rosano's Hardware, Inc.
-Ryder: We're there at every turn.
-Schenectady Gazette: Not Just Another Newspaper ... Distinctly Different
-Semco
-September's: The Albany-Colonie Yankees are #1 in baseball. September's is #1 in live entertainment nightly.
-Shaker Lumber and Hardware: Be sure to visit our new, expanded location.
-Spector's
-Sperry Supply & Warehouse, Inc.
-Star Supermarkets: 7 Convenient Locations
-Sunshine Chemical & Supply Co.: Industrial Chemical & Cleaning Supplies
-Taylor Made Awnings: Always A Shade Better
-Ted's Fish Fry: An Ocean of Flavor
-Tri-City Food Specialties, Inc.: Finish first ... sell the snacks they love.
-V&C Associates: Excellent Service at a Fair Price for All Your Insurance Needs
-WABY: The all-time all-stars play on WABY.
-Watkins Spring Co.: Auto, Truck, Bus Parts
-West Mall Office Plaza
-WROW AM59
-Yankees Magazine
-Ye Ole Locksmith Shoppe: Emergency Service - Anyday Any Hour
Welcome, Yankee Faithful!
I'm happy to welcome the Eastern League's greatest fans back to Heritage Park for the 1988 season. Your tremendous support of the Albany-Colonie Yankees in our first three years of affiliation has resulted in record-setting attendance figures.
I'm sure you'll appreciate the friendliness and professionalism of new owner Paul Keating and his staff this year. They're eager to continue to provide great family entertainment in a new and improved facility.
Many of the players on this year's squad have advanced from the Ft. Lauderdale Yankees, who won the 1987 Florida State League championship. Manager Tommy Jones returns for his second season in charge and he's joined by ex-major leaguers Tony Cloninger and Deron Johnson on his staff.
I'm confident that you'll enjoy first-rate baseball this season, whether at Heritage Park or down the road at Yankee Stadium.
Sincerely,
George Steinbrenner [Principal Owner]
Dear Albany Yankees and Fans:
On behalf of the Eastern League I would like to wish the Albany Yankees and their fans the best of luck for the 1988 season.
The 1988 season will mark Albany's sixth season since baseball returned following a twenty-three-year absence. In that time Albany fans have placed their city firmly on the baseball map, and as the club has drawn over 1.3 million fans in five seasons, and led the Eastern League in attendance the past three seasons.
A new era of Albany Yankee baseball begins in 1988, and the Eastern League is pleased to welcome the new ownership group headed by Paul Keating. There will be a number of changes at Heritage Park in 1988, and more on the drawing board, as the new owners are dedicated to providing Albany fans with first class entertainment in a first class facility.
From April 8th until the playoffs end in September, the Eastern League will provide a great deal of exciting baseball throughout the northeast, and Albany is sure to have its share of the action in this the Eastern League's 66th year of operation.
Sincerely,
Charles Esbach [Eastern League President]
MEET THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES
"The new President of the Albany-Colonie Yankees, Paul Keating, grew up with a passion for baseball. He is a lifelong fan with a flair for baseball memorabilia and statistics.
Paul is a native of Fitchburg, Mass., where he was a first baseman on his high school team along with an interest in track as a runner. Keating continued his education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he was a member of the track team and graduated with a degree in civil engineering. He has maintained his interest as a runner for 30 years and works out often with Nautilus equipment. Although he doesn't get out on the golf course that often, he maintains his interest in the game.
A workaholic, Keating is Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer of P.J. Keating Company and is President of the following companies: Norlite in Cohoes; Keating Sports Group; Keating Materials Corp. of Dracut, Mass.; Roof Block Ltd.; and Keating Environmental Services.
On buying the A/C Yankees, Keating said, 'Since we purchased the Norlite Corporation in 1973, I have fallen in love with the Capital District and want to be a part of the community and take part in the growth of the area.'
What's on the horizon for the Albany-Colonie Yankees? Keating answers, 'Its future growth potential is unlimited.'
Paul lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Barbara Ann. They are the proud parents of sons Paul Jeffrey and Michael Anthony, and daughter Jennifer Lynn Keating."
-1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
RALPH ACAMPORA (General Manager)
"Saying it was, 'a lifelong dream come true to be associated with the Yankees,' Ralph Acampora now realizes that dream, being named the new General Manager of the Albany-Colonie Yankees.
Ralph comes to us by way of the New Haven, Connecticut area. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in West Haven (CT) and attended Providence College and Southern Connecticut University, which led to a degree in economics. He has been associated with the construction industry in various capacities, the last five years with the P.J. Keating Company.
As the G.M., Ralph promises a first-class family-oriented atmosphere at Heritage Park and promises that 1988 will produce 'many endeavors to ensure the enjoyment of all the fans who come to watch the Albany-Colonie Yankees and the rest of the Eastern League play."
-1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
MIKE HEIFFERON (Trainer)
"The 1988 season will see a familiar face in the role of trainer for the Albany-Colonie Yankees. Mike Heifferon returns after a year's absence, to the trainer's job. Last season Mike was with the Yankee organization's Prince William Yankees of the Carolina League.
Heifferon is a 26-year-old graduate of Ohio State University where he received his Master's degree in strength training. He is a native of Rochester, New York where he also attended Monroe Community College. A former athlete, Mike played tennis and basketball in high school and college.
The trainer's job is a busy one, taking care of the day-to-day health needs of the Albany-Colonie players, as well as a key role on the field just in case an injury pops up."
-1988 Season Albany-Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
1988 ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES DIRECTORY
Team Physician - Dr. Carl Wirth
Heritage Park Administrator - Gary Holle
Vice-President, Public Relations - Rip Rowan
Vice-President, Operations - Jay Derman
Director of Administrative Services - Isabelle Acampora
Sales - Steve Bernard
Musician - Tommy Ippolito
Team Photographer - Fritz Walker
Head Groundskeeper - John Liburdi
Intern - Cara Tayback
Vice-President-Comptroller - Jack Del Rossi
Vice-President - Lew Troxell
Vice-President - Frank Archambault
Vice-President - John Keating
1988 ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Bishop Howard Hubbard (Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany)
John Strachan (Pepsi Cola)
Steve Fahey (Pepsi Cola)
Joe Richardson (Norstar Bank)
William Keis (Keis Distributors)
Doug Alix (Genessee Brewing Co.)
Walter Otto (Otto Oldsmobile-Cadillac-Isuzu)
Frank Staucett (Provident Mutual)
Salvadore DiCarlo (September's)
Robert Unger (Pyramid-Crossgates Mall Corp.)
Peter Campbell (First Albany Corp.)
Randy Wall (Piedmont Airlines)
Mike Tyson (Heavyweight Champ)
1988 ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES YEARBOOK PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Oscar Azocar (OF) #17
Tim Becker (SS) #30
Amalio Carreno (P) #22
Gary Cathcart (OF) #29
Mike Christopher (P) #63
Bobby Davidson (P) #13
Dave Eiland (P) #42
Troy Evers (P) #58
Tony Ferriera (P) #55
Bobby Green (OF) #44
Tim Layana (P) #57
Jim Leyritz (C) #33
Jason Maas (OF) #21
Hensley Meulens (3B) #28
Dana Ridenour (P) #51
Mel Rosario (C) #50
Dick Scott (SS) #20
Rob Sepanek (1B) #27
Scott Shaw (3B) #38
Andy Stankiewicz (2B) #2
Aris Tirado (P) #18
Ricky Torres (P) #61
ALBANY-COLONIE GATEWAY TO THE BIG LEAGUES
"As each season goes by, the list of former Albany-Colonie players in the majors gets larger and larger.
Probably Roberto Kelly of the 1986 A/C Yankees is making the biggest move with his chance at making the big club in New York. The fleet center fielder hit .269 in 23 games for New York in'87, with nine stolen bases. Al Leiter from the '87 A/C Yanks also was making the big league transition, going 2-2 with New York in September of last season. Also on the '88 winter roster of New York were shortstop Randy Velarde and third baseman Chris Alvarez.
Over the winter, outfielder Darren Reed, catcher Phil Lombardi and reliever Steve Frey were all dealt to the New York Mets. Doug Drabek had an outstanding second half [of the '87 season] for Pittsburgh going 11-12, and the A/C Yankee Hall of Famer is looking for big things in '88. Bob Tewksbury of the '85 Albany-Colonie Yankees now finds himself in a Chicago Cub uniform, and recent Hall of Fame inductee Keith Hughes is now with the Philadelphia Phillies where he hit .263 in '87. Another former A/C Yankee, Logan Easley, had a great spring in '87 and made the Pittsburgh Pirates as a reliever, but arm trouble all but forced him from the game, until a comeback try this spring.
It will be interesting, to say the least, to see which of this year's crop of Albany-Colonie Yankees makes it to the big time. Stay tuned."
-Rip Rowan, 1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
HAZEL CHORNYAK MEMORIAL AWARD
"Outfielder Darren Reed was the fourth recipient of the annual Hazel Chornyak Memorial Award in 1987. The award is given annually in honor of Ben Bernard's aunt. The trophy is given is given to the player who provided the most inspiration to his teammates."
-1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
MEET THE PRESS
Jim Brennan (WRGB-TV)
Bob McNamara (WNYT-TV)
John Thomas (WGY)
John Graney (WQBK)
Richard Hill (WROW)
Sandy Taylor (WHRL)
Bill Edwardson (WABY)
Bill Palmer (Schenectady Gazette)
Paul Schwartz (Capital Newspapers)
Tim Wilkin (Capital Newspapers)
David Allan (Metroland WABY)
Steve Amedio (Record Newspapers)
Chris Martin (WMVI)
Steve Shapiro (WTEN-TV)
Bob Gordon (WABY)
Jim Connell (South End Scene)
A/C YANKEE BROADCASTS
"For the second year in a row, WABY AM1400 will broadcast Albany-Colonie Yankee baseball, Monday through Friday, for the entire season.
And once again our announcer will be Jack LeFaivre of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Albany native came to us last year with a lot of promise and didn't let us down, as he proved to be a top-flight play-by-play man. His insight into the game of baseball and his professional manner makes his broadcasts easy to listen to. This past winter LeFaivre broadcast Davidson College basketball and covered much of the Atlantic Coast Conference for a local newspaper. Having been considered in the past for a major league play-by-play job, Jack not only has the great sound of a pro but a love of baseball, especially for the Yankees, to go along with it.
We also welcome back WABY. Last year's association proved to be a good working relationship between team and broadcaster, and this season will again provide A/C Yankee fans with exciting Yankee baseball."
-1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
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-Albany Memorial Hospital
-Albany Patroons Professional Basketball: Best Of Luck Yankees
-Albany Savings Bank: We're more than a bank.
-Albany Valve & Fitting Company
-Altamont Fair: New York State's Capital Region Hometown Fair
-Amsure Associates, Inc.
-Army National Guard
-The Barnsider
-Barry, Bette & Led Duke: We build better.
-Barry S. Scott Insurance Agency: No Hassles! No Turndowns!
-Baseball America: For Baseball News You Can't Get Anywhere Else
-Big Dom's: Stop by after the game. Enjoy a sub.
-Bilinski's: The Official Hot Dog of the Albany-Colonie Yankees
-Bob & Ron's Fish Fry: Fried Seafood Our Specialty
-Bob Daubney's
-Bob's Sportsworld
-Bridgestone: Where New Ideas Take Hold
-Broadway Sporting Goods
-C.R. Drywall, Inc.
-California Closet Company
-Canteen: An Education in Good Taste
-Casey's East
-Central Business Equipment, Inc.
-Charley Weaver's
-Charlie Sez' Yankee Dodge: A Full-Service Dealership
-Chase Lincoln First: We take games seriously.
-Club East
-Cocca's: Appliance-TV-Video-Microwave
-Coors
-Coulson's: Albany's Original Convenience Store
-Council 82 Security and Law Enforcement Employees: From one winning team to another ... Go Albany-Colonie Yankees in '88.
-Cummins North Atlantic, Inc.
-Damshire Cleaners
-Data Management Associates: Get a grip on success.
-DePaula Chevrolet: Where More People Buy For Less
-Desmormeau Vending Corporation
-Earthworld: Comic Books-Baseball Cards
-Eastern League
-Empire Auto Radiator
-Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield: Imagine life without sports. It's not a healthy thought.
-Empire Limousine
-Esquire Motor Inn
-Executive Cleaning Services: Specialists in Office and Industrial Cleaning
-Express Mail
-Fannie's Pizza and Clam Bar: Before and After the Game
-Freihofer's: Always as good as you remember.
-Geier & Bluhm, Inc.: Precision and Quality
-Genesee Beer
-Gentile's: Quality Carpets & Vinyl Flooring
-Getty
-Grand Slam Baseball Cards: Area's Top Store for Sports Collectibles
-Grandma's Country Restaurant: Famous For Good Old-Fashioned Home Cookin'
-Hancock & Estabrook: Counselors at Law
-Hedley Cadillac-Oldsmobile and Hedley Limousine Service
-Heritage Cafe
-Hoffman's Playland: Capitaland's Family Fun Park
-Home & City Savings Bank: Your Financial Partner
-Hot Dog Charlie's
-Hudson Valley Paper Company: The People Behind the Paper
-Infopress, Inc.: The Quintuple Play Combination
-Joseph F. DiBella: Business and Personal Financial Services
-K & K Taping: Quality Work At A Quality Price
-Kelly Clothes: A Home Run in Menswear!
-Kinetco Water Conditioners
-King's Radiator
-KLite 101 FM: Just Right
-The Langan Group: A Total Transportation Company
-Lawrence Group: The Team Spirit
-Lazare Lincoln-Mercury: Let us do something nice for you today.
-Lexington Grill: Before and after the game join today's action crowd at the Lexington Grill.
-Lillian's Restaurant: Join us - we're only 10 minutes from Heritage Park.
-Long Oil Heat Inc.: A Warm-up Your Home Team Will Love
-Loyal Supply Corporation
-Luigi's: Italian American Restaurant
-Main-Care: The energy experts with the most home runs for Tri-City service.
-Mama Kay's: Pasta, Pizza
-Manufacturers Hanover: The Financial Source
-Metroland: We know the score.
-Mill Road Acres
-Miller Lite: There's only one Lite Beer. Miller Lite.
-Mohawk Honda
-Mohawk Paper Mills: When You Want to Look Good on Paper
-Mr. B's Best: Hungry?
-NAPA Auto Parts: We've got the part you need.
-National Car Rental: You deserve National attention.
-Nemith Lincoln-Mercury-Nissan-Volvo
-Norstar Bank: Team up with Norstar to win!
-Northway Inn
-Orange Motor Company, Inc.
-Orange Motors
-The Orchard: Tavern & Restaurant
-O'Flaherty's: Before or after the game, enjoy fine food and fun!
-OTB Teleplex
-Otto: Otto-Isuzu. The official vehicle of the Albany-Colonie Yankees.
-Papa Cicco's Pizza Express
-Patrick Whelan Associates Incorporated
-Pepsi: The Chill of Victory
-Piedmont: Piedmont. The airline for all seasons.
-Ping: For Those Who Want to Play Their Best
-Professional Business Forms Inc.
-The Professional Golfers' Association of America: Good Luck, Yankees!
-Purple Pub
-R. Kelly Freedman & Son, Inc.: Kelly for Scrap
-Rainbow Glass & Mirror
-Ralph's Restaurant & Tavern
-Raymond A. Kelly, Jr., Trial Lawyer
-Robinson Hardware Corp.
-Rosano's Hardware, Inc.
-Ryder: We're there at every turn.
-Schenectady Gazette: Not Just Another Newspaper ... Distinctly Different
-Semco
-September's: The Albany-Colonie Yankees are #1 in baseball. September's is #1 in live entertainment nightly.
-Shaker Lumber and Hardware: Be sure to visit our new, expanded location.
-Spector's
-Sperry Supply & Warehouse, Inc.
-Star Supermarkets: 7 Convenient Locations
-Sunshine Chemical & Supply Co.: Industrial Chemical & Cleaning Supplies
-Taylor Made Awnings: Always A Shade Better
-Ted's Fish Fry: An Ocean of Flavor
-Tri-City Food Specialties, Inc.: Finish first ... sell the snacks they love.
-V&C Associates: Excellent Service at a Fair Price for All Your Insurance Needs
-WABY: The all-time all-stars play on WABY.
-Watkins Spring Co.: Auto, Truck, Bus Parts
-West Mall Office Plaza
-WROW AM59
-Yankees Magazine
-Ye Ole Locksmith Shoppe: Emergency Service - Anyday Any Hour
1988 New York Yankees Scorecard and Program Notes
WELCOME
"Welcome to another exciting year of Yankees baseball.
This is the 85th anniversary of the most dominant team in the history of professional sports. The Yankees have 22 World Championships and 33 American League pennants in 85 years.
While most teams are still looking for their first championship or can only point to one standout period in their history, the Yankees can boast several distinct eras within their overall dominance of major league baseball.
Yankee greatness was sprouted by the combined talents of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. From Ruth's arrival in New York in 1920 to his departure from the Yankees in 1935, the Pinstripers won four World Championships and seven American League pennants.
Joe DiMaggio's arrival in 1936 started the tradition of great Yankee center fielders, and with his retirement in 1951, the Yankees had added 10 more World Series victories and 11 more pennants.
Mickey Mantle picked up the torch from there, contributing to six additional World Championships and another 11 league pennants that were won before he retired in 1969.
After a dry spell of several years, Thurman Munson and Reggie Jackson had the Yankees back on track in the late '70s, winning two more World Championships and three AL titles.
Now the team has been reshaped and regrouped and is ready to add to the Yankees' rich tradition. We don't know which Yankees in today's lineup will become legends. But already names like Don Mattingly, Rickey Henderson, Ron Guidry, Dave Righetti, Dave Winfield and a host of others are beginning to leave their mark in the Yankee record book.
The Yankees originally joined the American League in 1903 and were known as the 'Highlanders.' Around 1913 the nickname 'Yankees' was adopted and a couple of years later pinstripes appeared on their uniforms. Their first American League pennant was won in 1921 and they claimed their first World Championship in 1923. In 1929, the Yankees were the first team to add numbers to the backs of their uniforms. The Yankee Pride and Tradition was on its way.
Now in 1988 the Yankees proudly wear the same uniforms, play in the same ballpark, in the same great city and carry on the same traditions established when they won their first World Championship.
We take great pride in welcoming you to the 86th season of Yankee baseball ... be a part of it ... as the Bronx Bombers and their fans strive for yet another world title."
-New York Yankees 1988 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
YANKEE STADIUM GROUND RULES
"Foul poles are outside the playing field. Any batted ball hitting a foul pole above the fence line is a home run. Bat racks are within the dugouts.
Any thrown ball hitting a dugout railing or foundation and rebounding on the field is in play. A ball going into the dugout or hitting other parts of the dugout- out of play."
-New York Yankees 1988 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
2 Bremigan
3 Evans
7 Phillips
8 McKean
9* Kunkel
10 McCoy
11 Denkinger
12 Cooney
13 Cousins
14 Palermo
15 Brinkman
16* DiMuro
17 Hirschbeck
18 Kosc
19 Garcia
20 Ford
21 Kaiser
22 Barnett
23 Reed
24 Clark
25 Johnson
26 Voltaggio
27 Roe
28 Young
29 Shulock
30 Welke
31 Reilly
33 Merrill
34 Morrison
35 Hendry
36 McClelland
37 Coble
38 Tschida
* retired number
WHERE THE YANKEES STAY ON THE ROAD
Baltimore- Marriott Inner Harbor
Boston- Boston Sheraton
California (Anaheim)- Anaheim Marriott
Chicago- The Palmer House
Cleveland- Hollenden House
Detroit- Pontchartrain
Kansas City- Westin Crown Centre
Milwaukee- Pfister Hotel
Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul)- Crowne Plaza Metrodome
Oakland- Oakland Airport Hilton
Seattle- The Westin
Texas (Arlington)- Arlington Hilton
Toronto- The Westin
1988 NEW YORK YANKEES HOME OF CHAMPIONS RADIO NETWORK
NEW YORK
New York, NY (WABC) (flagship station)
Albany/Troy (WROW)
Attica/Batavia (WBTF)
Binghamton/Endicott (WNBF)
Corning/Elmira (WCLI)
Dansville (WDNY)
Dunkirk (WDOE)
Geneva (WGVA)
Gloversville/Johnstown (WENT)
Gouvernor (WIGS)
Ithaca/Cortland (WTKO)
Jamestown (WKSN)
Kingston (WKNY)
Lockport/Buffalo (WLVL)
Norwich (WCHN)
Ogdensburgh (WSLB)
Olean (WHDL)
Oneonta (WDOS)
Potsdam (WPDM)
Rochester (WHAM)
Schenectady (WWWD)
Syracuse (WSYR)
Utica/Rome (WRUN)
Watertown (WOTT)
Wellsville (WLSV)
CONNECTICUT
Hartford/New Britain (WPOP)
Ridgefield/Danbury (WREF)
Torrington (WSNG)
Waterbury (WATR)
FLORIDA
Boca Raton/West Palm Beach (WSBR)
Miami (WIOD)
Tampa/St. Petersburg (WRBQ)
MASSACHUSETTS
Pittsfield (WBRK)
Springfield/East Longmeadow (WIXY)
PENNSYLVANIA
Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (WEEX)
Pittston (WARD)
Pottsville (WPAM)
Williamsport (WWPA)
VERMONT
Montpelier (WSKI)
1988 NEW YORK YANKEES TELEVISION NETWORK
New York, NY (WPIX) (originating station)
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-1988 Official New York Yankees Publications
-Alka-Seltzer: Don't count on the bullpen for all the relief.
-Amoco: Your Car Knows
-Amtrak: Train with the pros.
-Apple Bank: Keep your eye on the Apple.
-Beck's: The most famous German word in the English language.
-Budweiser: Baseball Fans ... this Bud's for you.
-Busch: Head for the Mountains.
-Clarion Car Audio: Drums. By Clarion.
-Coalition for Literacy
-Corsica: the sport sedan that puts the road in your hip pockets without turning them inside out.
-Dollar Dry Dock: Much More Than A Bank
-Equitable: This summer, the Equitable is giving over 1,000 retirees their old jobs back.
-Ford: Quality Care for Quality Cars
-French's: The Master of Mustards
-Gatorade: When you're playing hardball, Gatorade is thirst aid.
-Home Federal Savings: We're changing to meet your needs.
-Jeep Cherokee: 4x4 of the Year. Again.
-Konica: The Image of Perfection
-Marlboro
-Maxell: No one has done more to save the game.
-McGraw-Hill
-National Westminster Bank USA: It's easy, convenient and free!
-New York City Mission Society: Society needs help!
-New York Life: You need a financial game plan to get the most out of life.
-New York Yankees: An Illustrated History (revised edition) by Donald Honig
-New York Yankees Family Section, featuring alcohol-free seating
-Old Milwaukee Beer: It doesn't get any better than this.
-Prudential-Bache Securities: Rock Solid, Market Wise
-Roche
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-Rums of Puerto Rico
-Sharp: From Sharp minds come Sharp products.
-Sports Phone
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-Starting Lineup Talking Baseball
-Steinbrenner's Bay Harbor Inn: Tampa's Unique Reflection of Your Good Taste
-Team: We've got the team spirit!
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-Yankees Magazine
"Welcome to another exciting year of Yankees baseball.
This is the 85th anniversary of the most dominant team in the history of professional sports. The Yankees have 22 World Championships and 33 American League pennants in 85 years.
While most teams are still looking for their first championship or can only point to one standout period in their history, the Yankees can boast several distinct eras within their overall dominance of major league baseball.
Yankee greatness was sprouted by the combined talents of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. From Ruth's arrival in New York in 1920 to his departure from the Yankees in 1935, the Pinstripers won four World Championships and seven American League pennants.
Joe DiMaggio's arrival in 1936 started the tradition of great Yankee center fielders, and with his retirement in 1951, the Yankees had added 10 more World Series victories and 11 more pennants.
Mickey Mantle picked up the torch from there, contributing to six additional World Championships and another 11 league pennants that were won before he retired in 1969.
After a dry spell of several years, Thurman Munson and Reggie Jackson had the Yankees back on track in the late '70s, winning two more World Championships and three AL titles.
Now the team has been reshaped and regrouped and is ready to add to the Yankees' rich tradition. We don't know which Yankees in today's lineup will become legends. But already names like Don Mattingly, Rickey Henderson, Ron Guidry, Dave Righetti, Dave Winfield and a host of others are beginning to leave their mark in the Yankee record book.
The Yankees originally joined the American League in 1903 and were known as the 'Highlanders.' Around 1913 the nickname 'Yankees' was adopted and a couple of years later pinstripes appeared on their uniforms. Their first American League pennant was won in 1921 and they claimed their first World Championship in 1923. In 1929, the Yankees were the first team to add numbers to the backs of their uniforms. The Yankee Pride and Tradition was on its way.
Now in 1988 the Yankees proudly wear the same uniforms, play in the same ballpark, in the same great city and carry on the same traditions established when they won their first World Championship.
We take great pride in welcoming you to the 86th season of Yankee baseball ... be a part of it ... as the Bronx Bombers and their fans strive for yet another world title."
-New York Yankees 1988 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
YANKEE STADIUM GROUND RULES
"Foul poles are outside the playing field. Any batted ball hitting a foul pole above the fence line is a home run. Bat racks are within the dugouts.
Any thrown ball hitting a dugout railing or foundation and rebounding on the field is in play. A ball going into the dugout or hitting other parts of the dugout- out of play."
-New York Yankees 1988 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
2 Bremigan
3 Evans
7 Phillips
8 McKean
9* Kunkel
10 McCoy
11 Denkinger
12 Cooney
13 Cousins
14 Palermo
15 Brinkman
16* DiMuro
17 Hirschbeck
18 Kosc
19 Garcia
20 Ford
21 Kaiser
22 Barnett
23 Reed
24 Clark
25 Johnson
26 Voltaggio
27 Roe
28 Young
29 Shulock
30 Welke
31 Reilly
33 Merrill
34 Morrison
35 Hendry
36 McClelland
37 Coble
38 Tschida
* retired number
WHERE THE YANKEES STAY ON THE ROAD
Baltimore- Marriott Inner Harbor
Boston- Boston Sheraton
California (Anaheim)- Anaheim Marriott
Chicago- The Palmer House
Cleveland- Hollenden House
Detroit- Pontchartrain
Kansas City- Westin Crown Centre
Milwaukee- Pfister Hotel
Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul)- Crowne Plaza Metrodome
Oakland- Oakland Airport Hilton
Seattle- The Westin
Texas (Arlington)- Arlington Hilton
Toronto- The Westin
1988 NEW YORK YANKEES HOME OF CHAMPIONS RADIO NETWORK
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CONNECTICUT
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MASSACHUSETTS
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PENNSYLVANIA
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Williamsport (WWPA)
VERMONT
Montpelier (WSKI)
1988 NEW YORK YANKEES TELEVISION NETWORK
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Thursday, December 15, 2016
1988 New York Yankees Opening Day Roster
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York (April 5)
Manager - Billy Martin 1
No. Coaches
40 Clete Boyer
50 Chris Chambliss
34 Mike Ferraro
42 Art Fowler
48 George Mitterwald
44 Jeff Torborg
No. Pitchers
27 Neil Allen (R-R) *
45 John Candelaria (R-L)
36 Richard Dotson (R-R)
51 Cecilio Guante (R-R)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L) *
41 Charles Hudson (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
28 Al Leiter (L-L)
26 Rick Rhoden (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Tim Stoddard (R-R)
No. Catchers
12 Joel Skinner (R-R)
11 Don Slaught (R-R)
No. Infielders
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
20 Bobby Meacham (R-R)
13 Mike Pagliarulo (L-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
17 Rafael Santana (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R) *
No. Outfielders
54 Jay Buhner (R-R)
33 Jack Clark (R-R) *
21 Jose Cruz (L-L)
24 Rickey Henderson (R-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
22 Gary Ward (R-R)
18 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Jeff Mangold
* not on active roster
SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Neil Allen (P) 27
John Candelaria (P) 45
Rick Cerone (C) 6
Jack Clark (DH) 21
Jose Cruz (OF) 88
Richard Dotson (P) 36
Cecilio Guante (P) 51
Lee Guetterman (P) 35
Ron Guidry (P) 49
Rickey Henderson (LF) 24
Charles Hudson (P) 41
Tommy John (P) 25
Roberto Kelly (CF) 39
Al Leiter (P) 28
Don Mattingly (1B) 23
Bobby Meacham (SS) 20
Scott Nielsen (P) 52
Mike Pagliarulo (3B) 13
Willie Randolph (2B) 30
Rick Rhoden (P) 26
Dave Righetti (P) 19
Jerry Royster (IF) 46
Rafael Santana (SS) 17
Joel Skinner (C) 12
Don Slaught (C) 11
Tim Stoddard (P) 43
Wayne Tolleson (IF) 2
Gary Ward (OF) 22
Claudell Washington (OF) 18
Dave Winfield (RF) 31
Manager - Billy Martin 1
No. Coaches
40 Clete Boyer
50 Chris Chambliss
34 Mike Ferraro
42 Art Fowler
48 George Mitterwald
44 Jeff Torborg
No. Pitchers
27 Neil Allen (R-R) *
45 John Candelaria (R-L)
36 Richard Dotson (R-R)
51 Cecilio Guante (R-R)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L) *
41 Charles Hudson (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
28 Al Leiter (L-L)
26 Rick Rhoden (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Tim Stoddard (R-R)
No. Catchers
12 Joel Skinner (R-R)
11 Don Slaught (R-R)
No. Infielders
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
20 Bobby Meacham (R-R)
13 Mike Pagliarulo (L-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
17 Rafael Santana (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R) *
No. Outfielders
54 Jay Buhner (R-R)
33 Jack Clark (R-R) *
21 Jose Cruz (L-L)
24 Rickey Henderson (R-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
22 Gary Ward (R-R)
18 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Jeff Mangold
* not on active roster
SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Neil Allen (P) 27
John Candelaria (P) 45
Rick Cerone (C) 6
Jack Clark (DH) 21
Jose Cruz (OF) 88
Richard Dotson (P) 36
Cecilio Guante (P) 51
Lee Guetterman (P) 35
Ron Guidry (P) 49
Rickey Henderson (LF) 24
Charles Hudson (P) 41
Tommy John (P) 25
Roberto Kelly (CF) 39
Al Leiter (P) 28
Don Mattingly (1B) 23
Bobby Meacham (SS) 20
Scott Nielsen (P) 52
Mike Pagliarulo (3B) 13
Willie Randolph (2B) 30
Rick Rhoden (P) 26
Dave Righetti (P) 19
Jerry Royster (IF) 46
Rafael Santana (SS) 17
Joel Skinner (C) 12
Don Slaught (C) 11
Tim Stoddard (P) 43
Wayne Tolleson (IF) 2
Gary Ward (OF) 22
Claudell Washington (OF) 18
Dave Winfield (RF) 31
Monday, December 12, 2016
1988 Yankees Yearbook Roster, Taxi Squad and Prospects
Manager - Billy Martin 1
First Base Coach - Mike Ferraro 34
Third Base Coach - Clete Boyer 6
Pitching Coach - Art Fowler 42
Batting Coach - Chris Chambliss 50
Bench Coach - George Mitterwald 48
Bullpen Coach - Jeff Torborg 44
ROSTER
Catcher - Don Slaught 11, Joel Skinner 12, Rick Cerone 33*
First Base - Don Mattingly 23
Second Base - Willie Randolph 30
Third Base - Mike Pagliarulo 13, Wayne Tolleson 2 (2B)
Shortstop - Rafael Santana 17, Bobby Meacham 20
Left Field - Rickey Henderson 24
Center Field - Roberto Kelly 39, Claudell Washington 18
Right Field - Dave Winfield 31, Gary Ward 22 (LF)
Designated Hitter - Jack Clark 21
Starting Pitchers:
Rick Rhoden 26 (DH)
Tommy John 25
Rich Dotson 36
Ron Guidry 49
John Candelaria 45
Charles Hudson 41
Relief Pitchers:
Dave Righetti 19
Tim Stoddard 43
Lee Guetterman 35
Neil Allen 27
TAXI SQUAD
Catcher - +Bob Geren 53*
Third Base - Jerry Royster 46 (SS), +Jeff Moronko 29*
Designated Hitter - Jose Cruz 28* (OF)
Starting Pitchers:
Scott Nielsen 52
Pete Filson 47
Relief Pitchers:
+ Steve Shields 40*
Pat Clements 38
Dale Mohorcic 54
Cecilio Guante 51
Mike Kinnunen 62
PROSPECTS
Catcher - Mitch Lyden
First Base - Orestes Destrade
Third Base - Chris Alvarez, Hensley Meulens
Shortstop - Randy Velarde
Outfield - Jay Buhner
Starting Pitchers:
Al Leiter
Clay Parker
Troy Evers
Relief Pitchers:
Bill Fulton
Amalio Carreno
* unofficial uniform number
+ six-year minor league free agent
First Base Coach - Mike Ferraro 34
Third Base Coach - Clete Boyer 6
Pitching Coach - Art Fowler 42
Batting Coach - Chris Chambliss 50
Bench Coach - George Mitterwald 48
Bullpen Coach - Jeff Torborg 44
ROSTER
Catcher - Don Slaught 11, Joel Skinner 12, Rick Cerone 33*
First Base - Don Mattingly 23
Second Base - Willie Randolph 30
Third Base - Mike Pagliarulo 13, Wayne Tolleson 2 (2B)
Shortstop - Rafael Santana 17, Bobby Meacham 20
Left Field - Rickey Henderson 24
Center Field - Roberto Kelly 39, Claudell Washington 18
Right Field - Dave Winfield 31, Gary Ward 22 (LF)
Designated Hitter - Jack Clark 21
Starting Pitchers:
Rick Rhoden 26 (DH)
Tommy John 25
Rich Dotson 36
Ron Guidry 49
John Candelaria 45
Charles Hudson 41
Relief Pitchers:
Dave Righetti 19
Tim Stoddard 43
Lee Guetterman 35
Neil Allen 27
TAXI SQUAD
Catcher - +Bob Geren 53*
Third Base - Jerry Royster 46 (SS), +Jeff Moronko 29*
Designated Hitter - Jose Cruz 28* (OF)
Starting Pitchers:
Scott Nielsen 52
Pete Filson 47
Relief Pitchers:
Pat Clements 38
Dale Mohorcic 54
Cecilio Guante 51
Mike Kinnunen 62
PROSPECTS
Catcher - Mitch Lyden
First Base - Orestes Destrade
Third Base - Chris Alvarez, Hensley Meulens
Shortstop - Randy Velarde
Outfield - Jay Buhner
Starting Pitchers:
Al Leiter
Clay Parker
Troy Evers
Relief Pitchers:
Bill Fulton
Amalio Carreno
* unofficial uniform number
+ six-year minor league free agent
Monday, December 5, 2016
1988 New York Yankees Player Development
General Manager - Lou Piniella
Vice-President, Baseball Administration - Bob Quinn
Director of Player Development - Bobby Hofman
Assistant Director of Player Development - Peter Jameson
Director of Scouting - Brian Sabean
Assistant Director of Scouting - Kevin Elfering
Assistant to Player Development and Scouting- Steve Logozzo
Director, Video Coordination - Jeff Sadler
Director, Computer Services - Jon Cook
YANKEE FARM CLUBS
AAA
Columbus, Ohio
International League
Manager - Bucky Dent
Coaches - Ken Rowe, Champ Summers
Trainer - Kevin Rand
AA
Albany-Colonie, New York
Eastern League
Manager - Tommy Jones
Coaches - Tony Cloninger
Trainer - Mike Heifferon
A
Prince William, Virginia
Carolina League
Manager - Wally Moon
Coaches - Gus Gil, Nick Willhite
A
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Florida State League
Manager - Buck Showalter
Coaches - Carlos Lezcano, Russ Meyer
Trainer - Paul Lessard
A
Oneonta, New York
New York-Penn League
Manager - Gary Allenson
Coaches - Jeff Taylor, Jim Saul
Rookie
Sarasota, Florida
Gulf Coast League
Manager - Brian Butterfield
Coaches - Jack Gillis, Rudy Santin, Hoyt Wilhelm
Minor League Coordinator - Stump Merrill
Minor League Hitting Instructor - Gene Tenace
Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach - Hop Cassady
YANKEE SCOUTING
1988 Yankee Spring Training Scout Signings:
VINCE CAPECE: Chris Lombardozzi (1985)
HOP CASSADY: Jeff Hellman (1985)
MURRAY COOK: Bill Fulton (1983)
WHITEY DEHART: Mitch Lyden (1983)
JOE DICARLO: Dan Arendas (1986), Bill Dacosta (1987), Sean Gargin (1987), Maurice Guercio (1984), Matthew Harrison (1984), Al Leiter (1984), Mark Marris (1986)
FRED FERREIRA: Oscar Azocar (1983), Antonio Baldiris (1987), Francisco Benitez (1987), Tim Bishop (1987), Casanova Brito (1985), Dennis Brow (1985), Angel Cantres (1986), Amalio Carreno (1983), Jovino Carvajal (1986), Manuel Castillo (1987), Felipe Cespedes (1987), Jose Cleto (1987), Roberto Concepcion (1986), Henry Cruz (1986), Antonio DeLeon (1987), Orestes Destrade (1981), Ray Didder (1985), Antonio Drullard (1987), Luis Faccio (1986), Reynaldo Fernandez (1985), Fernando Figueroa (1985), Rene Francisco (1987), Robert Garcia (1986), Santos Garcia (1986), Steve George (1982), Ysidro Giron (1985), Ed Gonzalez (1986), Narcisco Gonzalez (1987), Yanko Hauradou (1985), Jose Herrera (1986), Ramon Jimenez (1986), Kenneth Juarbe (1987), Roberto Kelly (1982), Jose Laboy (1983), Ramon Lantigua (1986), Harvey Lee (1984), Johnny Leon (1987), Temis Liendo (1986), Fidel Mane (1987), Ramon Manon (1985), Mariano Mendez (1987), Hensley Meulens (1985), Orlando Miller (1987), William Morales (1986), Omar Obando (1987), Jose Ortiz (1987), Carlos Padilla (1987), Mike Pagliarulo (1981), Cesar Perez (1987), Inoa Perez (1986), Laureano Persia (1987), Jesse Pickrell (1987), Jose Plasencia (1987), Rafael Quirico (1987), Rolando Reyes (1986), Cesar Rivera (1986), Carlos Rodriguez (1987), Gabriel Rodriguez (1984), Ubaldo Rojas (1987), Aris Tirado (1985), Miguel Torres (1987), Ricky Torres (1984), Hector Vargas (1985), Yovanny Veras (1986), Bernie Williams (1985), Pedro Williams (1987)
ORRIN FREEMAN: Luc Berube (1986), Art Calvert (1984), Steve Erickson (1987), Rob Lambert (1985), Tim Layana (1986), Jason Maas (1985), Vince Phillips (1987), Dana Ridenour (1986), Andy Stankiewicz (1986)
JACK GILLIS: Tim Becker (1986), Gary Cathcart (1984), Rod Ehrhard (1987), Dave Eiland (1987), Randy Foster (1986), Dean Kelley (1987), Pop Popplewell (1987), Jerry Rub (1986), Turner Ward (1986)
DICK GROCH: Darrin Chapin (1986), Casey Close (1986), Doug Gogolewski (1987), Lew Hill (1987), Scott Kamieniecki (1986), Mark Manering (1986), Edward Martel (1987), Hal Morris (1986), Danny Roman (1987), Dennis Ryans (1987)
JIM GRUZDIS: Mike Christopher (1985), Bob Davidson (1984), Scott Gay (1985), Freddie Hailey (1987), Red Morrison (1987), Darrell Tingle (1987)
EPPY GUERRERO: Rafael Santana (1976)
BOB HARTSFIELD: Todd Gedaminski (1987), Don Stanford (1987)
BOBBY HOFMAN: Mickey Tresh (1986)
GARY HUGHES: Pete Dalena (1982), Randy Graham (1982)
JOHN KENNEDY: Dick Scott (1981)
DON LINDEBERG: Royal Clayton (1987), Tony Gwinn (1986), Jay Makemson (1987), Vince Phillips (1987), Tom Weeks (1987)
BILL LIVESEY: Chris Carroll (1985), Jim Leyritz (1985), Kevin Maas (1986), John Ramos (1986), Chris Seaman (1987), David Turgeon (1987)
GREG ORR: Hernan Cortes (1987), Ted Higgins (1985), John Ramos (1986), Allen Warren (1988)
MEADE PALMER: Steve Adkins (1986), Rick Balabon (1985)
GUST POULOS: Don Mattingly (1979), Tony Russell (1982)
JAX ROBERTSON: Don Mattingly (1979)
JOE ROBISON: Bobby Dickerson (1987), Gerald Williams (1987)
BRIAN SABEAN: Chris Byrnes (1986), Kevin Crofton (1986), Bob Green (1985), Chris Howard (1986), Laureano Persia (1987), Mark Rose (1986), Scott Shaw (1985), Bill Voeltz (1986)
STAN SALESKI: Ralph Kraus (1986)
CHARLIE SILVERA: Brent Blum (1985)
JEFF TAYLOR: Rodney Imes (1987)
DICK TIDROW: Joey Blackwell (1987), Todd Brill (1987), Troy Evers (1985)
PAUL TURCO: Brad Ausmus (1987)
1988 YANKEES YEARBOOK "ON THE WAY UP"
Chris Alvarez (3B)
Amalio Carreno (RHP)
Orestes Destrade (1B)
Troy Evers (RHP)
Bill Fulton (RHP)
Mitch Lyden (C)
Hensley Meulens (3B)
Clay Parker (RHP)
Steve Shields (RHP)
Randy Velarde (SS)
ALBANY-COLONIE GATEWAY TO THE BIG LEAGUES
"As each season goes by, the list of former Albany-Colonie players in the majors gets larger and larger.
Probably Roberto Kelly of the 1986 A/C Yankees is making the biggest move with his chance at making the big club in New York. The fleet center fielder hit .269 in 23 games for New York in'87, with nine stolen bases. Al Leiter from the '87 A/C Yanks also was making the big league transition, going 2-2 with New York in September of last season. Also on the '88 winter roster of New York were shortstop Randy Velarde and third baseman Chris Alvarez.
Over the winter, outfielder Darren Reed, catcher Phil Lombardi and reliever Steve Frey were all dealt to the New York Mets. Doug Drabek had an outstanding second half [of the '87 season] for Pittsburgh going 11-12, and the A/C Yankee Hall of Famer is looking for big things in '88. Bob Tewksbury of the '85 Albany-Colonie Yankees now finds himself in a Chicago Cub uniform, and recent Hall of Fame inductee Keith Hughes is now with the Philadelphia Phillies where he hit .263 in '87. Another former A/C Yankee, Logan Easley, had a great spring in '87 and made the Pittsburgh Pirates as a reliever, but arm trouble all but forced him from the game, until a comeback try this spring.
It will be interesting, to say the least, to see which of this year's crop of Albany-Colonie Yankees makes it to the big time. Stay tuned."
-Rip Rowan, 1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
Vice-President, Baseball Administration - Bob Quinn
Director of Player Development - Bobby Hofman
Assistant Director of Player Development - Peter Jameson
Director of Scouting - Brian Sabean
Assistant Director of Scouting - Kevin Elfering
Assistant to Player Development and Scouting- Steve Logozzo
Director, Video Coordination - Jeff Sadler
Director, Computer Services - Jon Cook
YANKEE FARM CLUBS
AAA
Columbus, Ohio
International League
Manager - Bucky Dent
Coaches - Ken Rowe, Champ Summers
Trainer - Kevin Rand
AA
Albany-Colonie, New York
Eastern League
Manager - Tommy Jones
Coaches - Tony Cloninger
Trainer - Mike Heifferon
A
Prince William, Virginia
Carolina League
Manager - Wally Moon
Coaches - Gus Gil, Nick Willhite
A
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Florida State League
Manager - Buck Showalter
Coaches - Carlos Lezcano, Russ Meyer
Trainer - Paul Lessard
A
Oneonta, New York
New York-Penn League
Manager - Gary Allenson
Coaches - Jeff Taylor, Jim Saul
Rookie
Sarasota, Florida
Gulf Coast League
Manager - Brian Butterfield
Coaches - Jack Gillis, Rudy Santin, Hoyt Wilhelm
Minor League Coordinator - Stump Merrill
Minor League Hitting Instructor - Gene Tenace
Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach - Hop Cassady
YANKEE SCOUTING
1988 Yankee Spring Training Scout Signings:
VINCE CAPECE: Chris Lombardozzi (1985)
HOP CASSADY: Jeff Hellman (1985)
MURRAY COOK: Bill Fulton (1983)
WHITEY DEHART: Mitch Lyden (1983)
JOE DICARLO: Dan Arendas (1986), Bill Dacosta (1987), Sean Gargin (1987), Maurice Guercio (1984), Matthew Harrison (1984), Al Leiter (1984), Mark Marris (1986)
FRED FERREIRA: Oscar Azocar (1983), Antonio Baldiris (1987), Francisco Benitez (1987), Tim Bishop (1987), Casanova Brito (1985), Dennis Brow (1985), Angel Cantres (1986), Amalio Carreno (1983), Jovino Carvajal (1986), Manuel Castillo (1987), Felipe Cespedes (1987), Jose Cleto (1987), Roberto Concepcion (1986), Henry Cruz (1986), Antonio DeLeon (1987), Orestes Destrade (1981), Ray Didder (1985), Antonio Drullard (1987), Luis Faccio (1986), Reynaldo Fernandez (1985), Fernando Figueroa (1985), Rene Francisco (1987), Robert Garcia (1986), Santos Garcia (1986), Steve George (1982), Ysidro Giron (1985), Ed Gonzalez (1986), Narcisco Gonzalez (1987), Yanko Hauradou (1985), Jose Herrera (1986), Ramon Jimenez (1986), Kenneth Juarbe (1987), Roberto Kelly (1982), Jose Laboy (1983), Ramon Lantigua (1986), Harvey Lee (1984), Johnny Leon (1987), Temis Liendo (1986), Fidel Mane (1987), Ramon Manon (1985), Mariano Mendez (1987), Hensley Meulens (1985), Orlando Miller (1987), William Morales (1986), Omar Obando (1987), Jose Ortiz (1987), Carlos Padilla (1987), Mike Pagliarulo (1981), Cesar Perez (1987), Inoa Perez (1986), Laureano Persia (1987), Jesse Pickrell (1987), Jose Plasencia (1987), Rafael Quirico (1987), Rolando Reyes (1986), Cesar Rivera (1986), Carlos Rodriguez (1987), Gabriel Rodriguez (1984), Ubaldo Rojas (1987), Aris Tirado (1985), Miguel Torres (1987), Ricky Torres (1984), Hector Vargas (1985), Yovanny Veras (1986), Bernie Williams (1985), Pedro Williams (1987)
ORRIN FREEMAN: Luc Berube (1986), Art Calvert (1984), Steve Erickson (1987), Rob Lambert (1985), Tim Layana (1986), Jason Maas (1985), Vince Phillips (1987), Dana Ridenour (1986), Andy Stankiewicz (1986)
JACK GILLIS: Tim Becker (1986), Gary Cathcart (1984), Rod Ehrhard (1987), Dave Eiland (1987), Randy Foster (1986), Dean Kelley (1987), Pop Popplewell (1987), Jerry Rub (1986), Turner Ward (1986)
DICK GROCH: Darrin Chapin (1986), Casey Close (1986), Doug Gogolewski (1987), Lew Hill (1987), Scott Kamieniecki (1986), Mark Manering (1986), Edward Martel (1987), Hal Morris (1986), Danny Roman (1987), Dennis Ryans (1987)
JIM GRUZDIS: Mike Christopher (1985), Bob Davidson (1984), Scott Gay (1985), Freddie Hailey (1987), Red Morrison (1987), Darrell Tingle (1987)
EPPY GUERRERO: Rafael Santana (1976)
BOB HARTSFIELD: Todd Gedaminski (1987), Don Stanford (1987)
BOBBY HOFMAN: Mickey Tresh (1986)
GARY HUGHES: Pete Dalena (1982), Randy Graham (1982)
JOHN KENNEDY: Dick Scott (1981)
DON LINDEBERG: Royal Clayton (1987), Tony Gwinn (1986), Jay Makemson (1987), Vince Phillips (1987), Tom Weeks (1987)
BILL LIVESEY: Chris Carroll (1985), Jim Leyritz (1985), Kevin Maas (1986), John Ramos (1986), Chris Seaman (1987), David Turgeon (1987)
GREG ORR: Hernan Cortes (1987), Ted Higgins (1985), John Ramos (1986), Allen Warren (1988)
MEADE PALMER: Steve Adkins (1986), Rick Balabon (1985)
GUST POULOS: Don Mattingly (1979), Tony Russell (1982)
JAX ROBERTSON: Don Mattingly (1979)
JOE ROBISON: Bobby Dickerson (1987), Gerald Williams (1987)
BRIAN SABEAN: Chris Byrnes (1986), Kevin Crofton (1986), Bob Green (1985), Chris Howard (1986), Laureano Persia (1987), Mark Rose (1986), Scott Shaw (1985), Bill Voeltz (1986)
STAN SALESKI: Ralph Kraus (1986)
CHARLIE SILVERA: Brent Blum (1985)
JEFF TAYLOR: Rodney Imes (1987)
DICK TIDROW: Joey Blackwell (1987), Todd Brill (1987), Troy Evers (1985)
PAUL TURCO: Brad Ausmus (1987)
1988 YANKEES YEARBOOK "ON THE WAY UP"
Chris Alvarez (3B)
Amalio Carreno (RHP)
Orestes Destrade (1B)
Troy Evers (RHP)
Bill Fulton (RHP)
Mitch Lyden (C)
Hensley Meulens (3B)
Clay Parker (RHP)
Steve Shields (RHP)
Randy Velarde (SS)
ALBANY-COLONIE GATEWAY TO THE BIG LEAGUES
"As each season goes by, the list of former Albany-Colonie players in the majors gets larger and larger.
Probably Roberto Kelly of the 1986 A/C Yankees is making the biggest move with his chance at making the big club in New York. The fleet center fielder hit .269 in 23 games for New York in'87, with nine stolen bases. Al Leiter from the '87 A/C Yanks also was making the big league transition, going 2-2 with New York in September of last season. Also on the '88 winter roster of New York were shortstop Randy Velarde and third baseman Chris Alvarez.
Over the winter, outfielder Darren Reed, catcher Phil Lombardi and reliever Steve Frey were all dealt to the New York Mets. Doug Drabek had an outstanding second half [of the '87 season] for Pittsburgh going 11-12, and the A/C Yankee Hall of Famer is looking for big things in '88. Bob Tewksbury of the '85 Albany-Colonie Yankees now finds himself in a Chicago Cub uniform, and recent Hall of Fame inductee Keith Hughes is now with the Philadelphia Phillies where he hit .263 in '87. Another former A/C Yankee, Logan Easley, had a great spring in '87 and made the Pittsburgh Pirates as a reliever, but arm trouble all but forced him from the game, until a comeback try this spring.
It will be interesting, to say the least, to see which of this year's crop of Albany-Colonie Yankees makes it to the big time. Stay tuned."
-Rip Rowan, 1988 Season Albany Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
Thursday, December 1, 2016
1988 Yankee Minor League Manager and Coaches Profiles
GARY ALLENSON (Manager, Oneonta)
"Gary attended Arizona State, where he played on their college World Series team in 1975. Selected by the Red Sox in the 9th round of the June 1976 free agent draft, he led Florida State League catchers in fielding percentage (.989) and assists (80) in 1977. Allenson was International League MVP and All-Star catcher in 1978, leading catchers in putouts (735), assists (86) and throwing out base stealers (43).
He hit his first major league home run on April 15, 1979 against Cleveland's Rick Wise. Gary signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as a free agent for the 1985 season.
Gary returns to Oneonta in his second year of managing in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
BRIAN BUTTERFIELD (Manager, Sarasota)
"Brian graduated from Florida Southern College with a B.S. in physical education in 1980. Signed as a free agent by the Yankees in June 1979, he coached at Florida Southern (1979) and Eckerd College (1980-81). He was named Most Valuable Player of the Ft. Lauderdale squad in 1981.
He is the son of the late Jack Butterfield, who was Yankees Vice-President of Player Development and Scouting. Brian will manage for the first time in 1988, at Sarasota."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
TONY CLONINGER (Pitching Coach, Albany-Colonie)
"Tony spent over eight seasons in the Milwaukee-Atlanta Braves organization. He won 19 games for the Braves in 1964 and bettered that with 24 wins in 1965, the Braves' last season playing in Milwaukee. He was traded to Cincinnati along with Clay Carroll and Woody Woodward for Milt Pappas, Ted Davidson and Bob Johnson on June 11, 1968.
He conducted baseball camps and clinics in the years following his retirement in 1972. Tony will be the pitching coach at Albany in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
"For those of you who love baseball trivia, A-C Yankee pitching coach Tony Cloninger is certainly steeped in baseball history. On July 3, 1966, Tony, then pitching for the Atlanta Braves, hit two grand slam home runs, one in the first inning and the second in the fourth inning. Cloninger is the only pitcher in major league history to hit two grand slam homers in one game.
That's not to say that Tony couldn't pitch because he could. In 1964, with the Milwaukee Braves, he recorded a 19-14 record. The next season he bettered that with a 24-11 record with Milwaukee. In all, Cloninger played 12 seasons in the majors with the Braves, Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals. His career record was 113-97 with a win for the Reds in the 1970 Championship Series and a loss in the 1970 World Series.
This is Tony's second year in the Yankees organization as a coach, having been with Oneonta of the New York-Penn League last season."
-1988 Season Albany-Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
BUCKY DENT (Manager, Columbus)
"Drafted by the White Sox in the 1st round of the secondary phase of the June 1970 draft, Bucky played in the first major league game he ever saw in 1973. After four years in Chicago, he was acquired by the Yankees just prior to the start of the 1977 World Championship season.
In 1978, Dent won the Eastern Division playoff game for the Yankees at Boston with a dramatic three-run homer off Mike Torrez, erasing a two-run Red Sox lead. He went on to lead the Yankees in their six-game World Series victory over the Dodgers, hitting .417 while earning the Most Valuable Player award [Babe Ruth Award] for the Series.
He was traded to the Texas Rangers in August 1982 and played there through 1983. In 1984, he had a short stint with the Columbus Clippers before joining the Kansas City Royals for their stretch drive to the AL West title.
Bucky managed Ft. Lauderdale in 1985-86, and his 1986 club narrowly missed the playoffs, by a .005 margin. His '87 Clippers swept through the International League playoffs (6-0) to capture the Governor's Cup. Bucky and his entire staff return to Columbus in 1988 to defend their title."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
GUS GIL (Coach, Prince William)
"Gus played professionally from 1959 to 1976 and also played winter ball in his native Venezuela for 19 years. He previously coached in the Yankees' system at Ft. Lauderdale in 1977 and at West Haven in 1978 and was Scouting Supervisor in Latin American for the California Angels in 1979.
Gus has worked as a television commentator on major league 'Game of the Week' broadcasts to Caracas, Venezuela. Founder and President of the Gonzalo Marquez Foundation for the Professional Player, he received a degree in sports administration from Santa Maria University in 1987."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
JACK GILLIS (Coach, Sarasota)
"Gillis did not play pro baseball but built a strong reputation as a college coach at two Florida schools- Eckerd and St. Leo. He joined the Yankees organization in 1980 as a coach at Oneonta. Jack managed the Sarasota Yankees in 1984. The East Coast Cross-Checker for the Yankee scouting department, Jack moves to Sarasota as a coach in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
DERON JOHNSON (Hitting Instructor, Albany-Colonie)
"Deron Johnson joins the Yankee organization after nine straight years as a big league hitting coach with the California Angels, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners and, last season, with the Chicago White Sox.
The California native signed with the New York Yankees in 1956 and played for them briefly in 1960. He started the 1961 season with New York, spending a 16-year major league career with nine different organizations. Johnson spent four seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, highlighted by 1965 when he hit .287 with 32 home runs and 130 RBIs.
He also spent five seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, with 34 homers and 95 RBIs in 1971. When he finished his career, the big first baseman had a .244 lifetime average with 245 round-trippers and 923 RBIs. In 1971 he tied a major league record with four homers in four straight plate appearances.
Johnson still resides in California with his wife and three children."
-1988 Season Albany-Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
TOMMY JONES (Manager, Albany-Colonie)
"Jones attended the University of California-Davis, where he played football, for two years. He graduated from the University of the Pacific with a B.A. in history in 1976. Tommy was named co-MVP of the baseball squad in his senior year. He signed as a free agent with the independent Grays Harbor Club in 1976 and led Northwest League outfielders in assists (10) and double plays (5) that year.
He joined the Padres major league coaching staff for the last month of the 1979 season. Jones was voted the Pioneer League Manager of the Year for 1982 and 1983. He spent five years managing in the Kansas City organization.
Tommy will manage Albany again in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
"Tommy Jones is back for another season as the A-C Yankee skipper and, according to T.J., the only way to go is up.
Not afraid to speak his mind or stick up for his team, Tommy is a fiery competitor who lists Billy Martin as his idol.
Last season was one of some frustration for T.J. and he wants this season to be a most memorable one in winning fashion. His colorful manners are a crowd favorite as T.J. takes his job very seriously, as those who know him will attest.
An outstanding athlete himself, Tommy was the starting quarterback at the University of California-Davis as well as a varsity baseball player. T.J. spent seven years as a pro player in the minor leagues before his first managerial job in 1982. You will find Tommy in the Yankee workout room during off years or taking a big cut at the ball on the golf course."
-1988 Season Albany-Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
CARLOS LEZCANO (Coach, Ft. Lauderdale)
"Signed by the Cubs as a free agent in May 1977, Carlos signed as a six-year free agent with Oakland in January 1984 and was released in May of '84. He signed with Detroit as a free agent in June of '84 and was released that July. He worked as an outfield and hitting instructor for the Oneonta Yankees in 1985 and coached at Sarasota in 1986.
Carlos returns for his second season with the Ft. Lauderdale club."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
RUSS MEYER (Pitching Coach, Ft. Lauderdale)
"Russ began his professional baseball career in 1942. He led 1946 Southern Association pitchers with 48 appearances. He made his major league debut in 1946 with the Cubs and played in the majors through 1959. Meyer was a member of the 1950 National League champion Philadelphia Phillies [and 1953 and 1955 NL champion Brooklyn Dodgers].
He coached at Illinois Valley Community College before joining the Yankees organization in 1981. Monk's 1985 Oneonta staff had a combined ERA of 1.87.
In 1988 Monk will work with Buck Showalter for the fourth straight season."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
WALLY MOON (Manager, Prince William)
"Wally attended Texas A & M University, where he earned his Master's degree in education in 1951. He homered in his first major league at-bat on April 13, 1954 and was named National League Rookie of the Year that season. Moon was traded with pitcher Phil Paine to the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder Gino Cimoli in December of 1958. He won a Gold Glove as an outfielder in 1960 and tied the National League record for most home runs in the month of April (8) in 1961.
Head Baseball Coach at John Brown University (Arkansas), 1965-76, and President/Owner of the San Antonio Dodgers, 1977-81, Wally returns to Prince William as manager in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
KEN ROWE (Pitching Coach, Columbus)
"Ken signed with Detroit in 1953 and was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers in December 1955. After two years in the Army stationed in Germany, he returned to win 28 games over the next two seasons.
In 1962, he was converted to a reliever. Ken won 16 games and led the PCL in appearances (88) at Spokane in 1964. He was purchased by Baltimore later that year and earned a victory on his first day in the majors. He set a professional baseball record for appearances that season with 94.
Ken earned All-Star honors six times in his career. He spent 15 years in the Oriole organization, the last one and a half as the big league pitching coach. Ken returns to Columbus in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
JIM SAUL (Coach, Albany)
"Jim played 14 years in pro ball. He will coach at Albany in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
BUCK SHOWALTER (Manager, Ft. Lauderdale)
"Buck graduated from Central (Florida) High School in 1975. He attended Chipola J.C. in Marianna, FL and graduated from Mississippi State University in 1979. Buck was named an All-American at both Chipola and Mississippi State.
In 1980 he led the Southern League in hits, finished second in batting and was named to the Southern League All-Star team. He also led the Southern League in hits with 152 in 1982.
Buck coached at Ft. Lauderdale in 1984, and in 1985 earned New York-Penn League Manager of the Year laurels in his inaugural campaign. His O-Yanks set a league mark for wins with 55 in 1985, only to better that with 59 in 1986. Buck's '87 Ft. Lauderdale club had the Florida State League's best record, marking the third straight season a club of his has achieved that distinction."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
CHAMP SUMMERS (Hitting Instructor, Columbus)
"Champ graduated from Southern Illinois-Edwardsville with a B.S. degree in education in 1972. He played four years of college basketball but played only 35 games of college baseball in his senior year before signing with the Oakland A's in 1971. Champ did not play football but was offered a tryout with the Dallas Cowboys.
In 1974 he was the first player to pinch-hit for Reggie Jackson. Named American Association Player of the Year in 1978, Summers hit 20 homers in only 246 at-bats (1 HR every 12.3 at-bats) in 1979. He homered (career homer No. 50) in his first at-bat for San Francisco on April 14, 1982.
Champ will serve as the hitting instructor for Columbus again in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
JEFF TAYLOR (Pitching Coach, Oneonta)
"Taylor pitched in the Yankees farm system for five years. He was pitching coach at the University of Delaware in 1983 and head coach at Wilmington College in 1986.
He graduated from the University of Delaware in 1983 with a Master's Degree in physical education. Jeff scouted Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina for the Yankees prior to joining the Oneonta club in June."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
GENE TENACE (Roving Hitting Instructor)
"Gene played on four World Championship teams during his 15 major league seasons. In 1972 he became the first player to hit home runs in his first two World Series at-bats, while also setting the Series mark for slugging percentage (.913).
The minor league hitting instructor for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1984 following his retirement in 1983, Gene worked as bullpen coach for the Houston Astros in 1986 and 1987. He will instruct catchers and hitters throughout the Yankees' minor league system in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
HOYT WILHELM (Pitching Coach, Sarasota)
"Hoyt began his pro career in 1942 for the independent Mooresville, North Carolina club near his hometown of Huntersville. He moved into the Giants' farm system in 1948 at Knoxville and reached the big leagues in 1952.
He remained in the majors for the next 21 years, retiring in 1972 at age 46 as baseball's all-time premier relief pitcher. He holds the following major league career records: most games pitched (1,070), most games in relief (1,018), most innings in relief (1,870), most games finished (651) and most wins in relief (124).
Hoyt was used as a starter in the middle of his career (1958-60) and hurled a no-hitter for the Orioles against the Yankees in 1958. He also holds the distinction of hitting a home run in his first major league at-bat (April 23, 1952). He participated in the 1954 World Series with the Giants and was named to the NL All-Star team in 1953 and 1970, and to the AL All-Star team in 1959, 1961 and 1962. Hoyt was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
NICK WILLHITE (Pitching Coach, Prince William)
"Willhite pitched in the Dodgers, Angels, Mets and Royals organizations during his professional career. He was the assistant baseball coach at Brigham Young University from 1970-76 and also coached in the Milwaukee Brewers' farm system in 1978-79. Nick will be reunited with ex-Dodger teammate Wally Moon at Prince William in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
"Gary attended Arizona State, where he played on their college World Series team in 1975. Selected by the Red Sox in the 9th round of the June 1976 free agent draft, he led Florida State League catchers in fielding percentage (.989) and assists (80) in 1977. Allenson was International League MVP and All-Star catcher in 1978, leading catchers in putouts (735), assists (86) and throwing out base stealers (43).
He hit his first major league home run on April 15, 1979 against Cleveland's Rick Wise. Gary signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as a free agent for the 1985 season.
Gary returns to Oneonta in his second year of managing in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
BRIAN BUTTERFIELD (Manager, Sarasota)
"Brian graduated from Florida Southern College with a B.S. in physical education in 1980. Signed as a free agent by the Yankees in June 1979, he coached at Florida Southern (1979) and Eckerd College (1980-81). He was named Most Valuable Player of the Ft. Lauderdale squad in 1981.
He is the son of the late Jack Butterfield, who was Yankees Vice-President of Player Development and Scouting. Brian will manage for the first time in 1988, at Sarasota."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
TONY CLONINGER (Pitching Coach, Albany-Colonie)
"Tony spent over eight seasons in the Milwaukee-Atlanta Braves organization. He won 19 games for the Braves in 1964 and bettered that with 24 wins in 1965, the Braves' last season playing in Milwaukee. He was traded to Cincinnati along with Clay Carroll and Woody Woodward for Milt Pappas, Ted Davidson and Bob Johnson on June 11, 1968.
He conducted baseball camps and clinics in the years following his retirement in 1972. Tony will be the pitching coach at Albany in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
"For those of you who love baseball trivia, A-C Yankee pitching coach Tony Cloninger is certainly steeped in baseball history. On July 3, 1966, Tony, then pitching for the Atlanta Braves, hit two grand slam home runs, one in the first inning and the second in the fourth inning. Cloninger is the only pitcher in major league history to hit two grand slam homers in one game.
That's not to say that Tony couldn't pitch because he could. In 1964, with the Milwaukee Braves, he recorded a 19-14 record. The next season he bettered that with a 24-11 record with Milwaukee. In all, Cloninger played 12 seasons in the majors with the Braves, Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals. His career record was 113-97 with a win for the Reds in the 1970 Championship Series and a loss in the 1970 World Series.
This is Tony's second year in the Yankees organization as a coach, having been with Oneonta of the New York-Penn League last season."
-1988 Season Albany-Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
BUCKY DENT (Manager, Columbus)
"Drafted by the White Sox in the 1st round of the secondary phase of the June 1970 draft, Bucky played in the first major league game he ever saw in 1973. After four years in Chicago, he was acquired by the Yankees just prior to the start of the 1977 World Championship season.
In 1978, Dent won the Eastern Division playoff game for the Yankees at Boston with a dramatic three-run homer off Mike Torrez, erasing a two-run Red Sox lead. He went on to lead the Yankees in their six-game World Series victory over the Dodgers, hitting .417 while earning the Most Valuable Player award [Babe Ruth Award] for the Series.
He was traded to the Texas Rangers in August 1982 and played there through 1983. In 1984, he had a short stint with the Columbus Clippers before joining the Kansas City Royals for their stretch drive to the AL West title.
Bucky managed Ft. Lauderdale in 1985-86, and his 1986 club narrowly missed the playoffs, by a .005 margin. His '87 Clippers swept through the International League playoffs (6-0) to capture the Governor's Cup. Bucky and his entire staff return to Columbus in 1988 to defend their title."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
GUS GIL (Coach, Prince William)
"Gus played professionally from 1959 to 1976 and also played winter ball in his native Venezuela for 19 years. He previously coached in the Yankees' system at Ft. Lauderdale in 1977 and at West Haven in 1978 and was Scouting Supervisor in Latin American for the California Angels in 1979.
Gus has worked as a television commentator on major league 'Game of the Week' broadcasts to Caracas, Venezuela. Founder and President of the Gonzalo Marquez Foundation for the Professional Player, he received a degree in sports administration from Santa Maria University in 1987."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
JACK GILLIS (Coach, Sarasota)
"Gillis did not play pro baseball but built a strong reputation as a college coach at two Florida schools- Eckerd and St. Leo. He joined the Yankees organization in 1980 as a coach at Oneonta. Jack managed the Sarasota Yankees in 1984. The East Coast Cross-Checker for the Yankee scouting department, Jack moves to Sarasota as a coach in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
DERON JOHNSON (Hitting Instructor, Albany-Colonie)
"Deron Johnson joins the Yankee organization after nine straight years as a big league hitting coach with the California Angels, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners and, last season, with the Chicago White Sox.
The California native signed with the New York Yankees in 1956 and played for them briefly in 1960. He started the 1961 season with New York, spending a 16-year major league career with nine different organizations. Johnson spent four seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, highlighted by 1965 when he hit .287 with 32 home runs and 130 RBIs.
He also spent five seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, with 34 homers and 95 RBIs in 1971. When he finished his career, the big first baseman had a .244 lifetime average with 245 round-trippers and 923 RBIs. In 1971 he tied a major league record with four homers in four straight plate appearances.
Johnson still resides in California with his wife and three children."
-1988 Season Albany-Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
TOMMY JONES (Manager, Albany-Colonie)
"Jones attended the University of California-Davis, where he played football, for two years. He graduated from the University of the Pacific with a B.A. in history in 1976. Tommy was named co-MVP of the baseball squad in his senior year. He signed as a free agent with the independent Grays Harbor Club in 1976 and led Northwest League outfielders in assists (10) and double plays (5) that year.
He joined the Padres major league coaching staff for the last month of the 1979 season. Jones was voted the Pioneer League Manager of the Year for 1982 and 1983. He spent five years managing in the Kansas City organization.
Tommy will manage Albany again in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
"Tommy Jones is back for another season as the A-C Yankee skipper and, according to T.J., the only way to go is up.
Not afraid to speak his mind or stick up for his team, Tommy is a fiery competitor who lists Billy Martin as his idol.
Last season was one of some frustration for T.J. and he wants this season to be a most memorable one in winning fashion. His colorful manners are a crowd favorite as T.J. takes his job very seriously, as those who know him will attest.
An outstanding athlete himself, Tommy was the starting quarterback at the University of California-Davis as well as a varsity baseball player. T.J. spent seven years as a pro player in the minor leagues before his first managerial job in 1982. You will find Tommy in the Yankee workout room during off years or taking a big cut at the ball on the golf course."
-1988 Season Albany-Colonie Yankees Official Year Book
CARLOS LEZCANO (Coach, Ft. Lauderdale)
"Signed by the Cubs as a free agent in May 1977, Carlos signed as a six-year free agent with Oakland in January 1984 and was released in May of '84. He signed with Detroit as a free agent in June of '84 and was released that July. He worked as an outfield and hitting instructor for the Oneonta Yankees in 1985 and coached at Sarasota in 1986.
Carlos returns for his second season with the Ft. Lauderdale club."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
RUSS MEYER (Pitching Coach, Ft. Lauderdale)
"Russ began his professional baseball career in 1942. He led 1946 Southern Association pitchers with 48 appearances. He made his major league debut in 1946 with the Cubs and played in the majors through 1959. Meyer was a member of the 1950 National League champion Philadelphia Phillies [and 1953 and 1955 NL champion Brooklyn Dodgers].
He coached at Illinois Valley Community College before joining the Yankees organization in 1981. Monk's 1985 Oneonta staff had a combined ERA of 1.87.
In 1988 Monk will work with Buck Showalter for the fourth straight season."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
WALLY MOON (Manager, Prince William)
"Wally attended Texas A & M University, where he earned his Master's degree in education in 1951. He homered in his first major league at-bat on April 13, 1954 and was named National League Rookie of the Year that season. Moon was traded with pitcher Phil Paine to the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder Gino Cimoli in December of 1958. He won a Gold Glove as an outfielder in 1960 and tied the National League record for most home runs in the month of April (8) in 1961.
Head Baseball Coach at John Brown University (Arkansas), 1965-76, and President/Owner of the San Antonio Dodgers, 1977-81, Wally returns to Prince William as manager in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
KEN ROWE (Pitching Coach, Columbus)
"Ken signed with Detroit in 1953 and was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers in December 1955. After two years in the Army stationed in Germany, he returned to win 28 games over the next two seasons.
In 1962, he was converted to a reliever. Ken won 16 games and led the PCL in appearances (88) at Spokane in 1964. He was purchased by Baltimore later that year and earned a victory on his first day in the majors. He set a professional baseball record for appearances that season with 94.
Ken earned All-Star honors six times in his career. He spent 15 years in the Oriole organization, the last one and a half as the big league pitching coach. Ken returns to Columbus in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
JIM SAUL (Coach, Albany)
"Jim played 14 years in pro ball. He will coach at Albany in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
BUCK SHOWALTER (Manager, Ft. Lauderdale)
"Buck graduated from Central (Florida) High School in 1975. He attended Chipola J.C. in Marianna, FL and graduated from Mississippi State University in 1979. Buck was named an All-American at both Chipola and Mississippi State.
In 1980 he led the Southern League in hits, finished second in batting and was named to the Southern League All-Star team. He also led the Southern League in hits with 152 in 1982.
Buck coached at Ft. Lauderdale in 1984, and in 1985 earned New York-Penn League Manager of the Year laurels in his inaugural campaign. His O-Yanks set a league mark for wins with 55 in 1985, only to better that with 59 in 1986. Buck's '87 Ft. Lauderdale club had the Florida State League's best record, marking the third straight season a club of his has achieved that distinction."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
CHAMP SUMMERS (Hitting Instructor, Columbus)
"Champ graduated from Southern Illinois-Edwardsville with a B.S. degree in education in 1972. He played four years of college basketball but played only 35 games of college baseball in his senior year before signing with the Oakland A's in 1971. Champ did not play football but was offered a tryout with the Dallas Cowboys.
In 1974 he was the first player to pinch-hit for Reggie Jackson. Named American Association Player of the Year in 1978, Summers hit 20 homers in only 246 at-bats (1 HR every 12.3 at-bats) in 1979. He homered (career homer No. 50) in his first at-bat for San Francisco on April 14, 1982.
Champ will serve as the hitting instructor for Columbus again in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
JEFF TAYLOR (Pitching Coach, Oneonta)
"Taylor pitched in the Yankees farm system for five years. He was pitching coach at the University of Delaware in 1983 and head coach at Wilmington College in 1986.
He graduated from the University of Delaware in 1983 with a Master's Degree in physical education. Jeff scouted Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina for the Yankees prior to joining the Oneonta club in June."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
GENE TENACE (Roving Hitting Instructor)
"Gene played on four World Championship teams during his 15 major league seasons. In 1972 he became the first player to hit home runs in his first two World Series at-bats, while also setting the Series mark for slugging percentage (.913).
The minor league hitting instructor for the Milwaukee Brewers in 1984 following his retirement in 1983, Gene worked as bullpen coach for the Houston Astros in 1986 and 1987. He will instruct catchers and hitters throughout the Yankees' minor league system in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
HOYT WILHELM (Pitching Coach, Sarasota)
"Hoyt began his pro career in 1942 for the independent Mooresville, North Carolina club near his hometown of Huntersville. He moved into the Giants' farm system in 1948 at Knoxville and reached the big leagues in 1952.
He remained in the majors for the next 21 years, retiring in 1972 at age 46 as baseball's all-time premier relief pitcher. He holds the following major league career records: most games pitched (1,070), most games in relief (1,018), most innings in relief (1,870), most games finished (651) and most wins in relief (124).
Hoyt was used as a starter in the middle of his career (1958-60) and hurled a no-hitter for the Orioles against the Yankees in 1958. He also holds the distinction of hitting a home run in his first major league at-bat (April 23, 1952). He participated in the 1954 World Series with the Giants and was named to the NL All-Star team in 1953 and 1970, and to the AL All-Star team in 1959, 1961 and 1962. Hoyt was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
NICK WILLHITE (Pitching Coach, Prince William)
"Willhite pitched in the Dodgers, Angels, Mets and Royals organizations during his professional career. He was the assistant baseball coach at Brigham Young University from 1970-76 and also coached in the Milwaukee Brewers' farm system in 1978-79. Nick will be reunited with ex-Dodger teammate Wally Moon at Prince William in 1988."
-1988 New York Yankees Information Guide
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