Manager - Stump Merrill 46
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
36 Billy Connors
41 Darrell Evans
44 Mike Ferraro
47 Marc Hill
48 Buck Showalter
No. Pitchers
59 Steve Adkins (R-L)
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)
58 Dave Eiland (R-R)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
61 John Habyan (R-R)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
26 Jimmy Jones (R-R)
42 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
56 Mark Leiter (R-R)
69 Alan Mills (R-R)
55 Rich Monteleone (R-R)
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Jeff Robinson (R-R)
22 Mike Witt (R-R)
No. Catchers
11 Rick Cerone (R-R)
28 Brian Dorsett (R-R)
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
38 Matt Nokes (L-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
21 Mike Blowers (R-R)
20 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
12 Jim Leyritz (R-R)
24 Kevin Maas (L-L)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
63 Jim Walewander (S-R)
No. Outfielders
50 Oscar Azocar (L-L)
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
31 Hensley Meulens (R-R)
17 Claudell Washington (L-L)*
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gary Weil
* not on active roster
Monday, December 31, 2018
1990 New York Yankees August 1 Roster
Manager - Stump Merrill 46
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
36 Billy Connors
41 Darrell Evans
44 Mike Ferraro
47 Marc Hill
48 Buck Showalter
No. Pitchers
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)*
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
26 Jimmy Jones (R-R)
42 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
56 Mark Leiter (R-R)
28 Alan Mills (R-R)
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Jeff Robinson (R-R)
22 Mike Witt (R-R)*
No. Catchers
11 Rick Cerone (R-R)*
31 Brian Dorsett (R-R)
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
38 Matt Nokes (L-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
20 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
12 Jim Leyritz (R-R)
24 Kevin Maas (L-L)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)*
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
50 Oscar Azocar (L-L)
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)*
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
21 Deion Sanders (L-L)
17 Claudell Washington (L-L)*
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gary Weil
* not on active roster
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
36 Billy Connors
41 Darrell Evans
44 Mike Ferraro
47 Marc Hill
48 Buck Showalter
No. Pitchers
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)*
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
26 Jimmy Jones (R-R)
42 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
56 Mark Leiter (R-R)
28 Alan Mills (R-R)
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Jeff Robinson (R-R)
22 Mike Witt (R-R)*
No. Catchers
11 Rick Cerone (R-R)*
31 Brian Dorsett (R-R)
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
38 Matt Nokes (L-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
20 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
12 Jim Leyritz (R-R)
24 Kevin Maas (L-L)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)*
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
50 Oscar Azocar (L-L)
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)*
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
21 Deion Sanders (L-L)
17 Claudell Washington (L-L)*
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gary Weil
* not on active roster
1990 New York Yankees July 1 Roster
Manager - Stump Merrill 46
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
36 Billy Connors
41 Darrell Evans
44 Mike Ferraro
47 Marc Hill
48 Buck Showalter
No. Pitchers
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
26 Jimmy Jones (R-R)
42 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
28 Alan Mills (R-R)
34 Pascual Perez (R-R)*
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Jeff Robinson (R-R)
22 Mike Witt (R-R)*
No. Catchers
11 Rick Cerone (R-R)*
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
12 Jim Leyritz (R-R)
38 Matt Nokes (L-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
24 Mike Blowers (R-R)
20 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
21 Kevin Maas (L-L)
17 Claudell Washington (L-L)*
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gary Weil
* not on active roster
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
36 Billy Connors
41 Darrell Evans
44 Mike Ferraro
47 Marc Hill
48 Buck Showalter
No. Pitchers
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
26 Jimmy Jones (R-R)
42 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
28 Alan Mills (R-R)
34 Pascual Perez (R-R)*
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Jeff Robinson (R-R)
22 Mike Witt (R-R)*
No. Catchers
11 Rick Cerone (R-R)*
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
12 Jim Leyritz (R-R)
38 Matt Nokes (L-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
24 Mike Blowers (R-R)
20 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
21 Kevin Maas (L-L)
17 Claudell Washington (L-L)*
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gary Weil
* not on active roster
1990 New York Yankees June 1 Roster
Manager - Bucky Dent 20
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
36 Billy Connors
44 Mike Ferraro
48 Buck Showalter
46 Joe Sparks
47 Champ Summers
No. Pitchers
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
42 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
41 Lance McCullers (S-R)
34 Pascual Perez (R-R)*
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Jeff Robinson (R-R)
22 Mike Witt (R-R)
No. Catchers
11 Rick Cerone (R-R)
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
24 Mike Blowers (R-R)
12 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
21 Deion Sanders (L-L)
17 Claudell Washington (L-L)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gary Weil
Batting Practice Catcher - Gary Tuck
* not on active roster
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
36 Billy Connors
44 Mike Ferraro
48 Buck Showalter
46 Joe Sparks
47 Champ Summers
No. Pitchers
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
42 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
41 Lance McCullers (S-R)
34 Pascual Perez (R-R)*
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Jeff Robinson (R-R)
22 Mike Witt (R-R)
No. Catchers
11 Rick Cerone (R-R)
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
24 Mike Blowers (R-R)
12 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
21 Deion Sanders (L-L)
17 Claudell Washington (L-L)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gary Weil
Batting Practice Catcher - Gary Tuck
* not on active roster
1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Roster
New York Yankees AA Farm Club (Eastern League)
May 10 Roster
Manager - Rick Down 49
No. Coaches
39 Joe Lefebvre
28 Russ Meyer
No. Pitchers
21 Darrin Chapin (R-R)
31 Royal Clayton (R-R)
44 Andy Cook (R-R)
35 Doug Gogolewski (R-R)
19 Scott Kamieniecki (R-R)
22 Ramon Manon (R-R)
36 Gerry Rub (L-L)
41 Don Stanford (R-R)
20 Wade Taylor (R-R)
45 Ricky Torres (R-R)
No. Catchers
48 Mitch Lyden (R-R)
30 John Ramos (R-R)
27 Andy Skeels (L-R)
No. Infielders
12 Bobby DeJardin (S-R)
11 Bobby Dickerson (R-R)
26 Pat Kelly (R-R)
14 Carlos Rodriguez (S-R)
24 Don Sparks (R-R)
23 Greg Sparks (L-L)
No. Outfielders
42 Freddie Hailey (R-R)
34 Billy Masse (R-R)
18 Vince Phillips (L-L)
25 Bernie Williams (S-R)
29 Robert Zeihen (L-L)
Trainer - Tim Weston
May 10 Roster
Manager - Rick Down 49
No. Coaches
39 Joe Lefebvre
28 Russ Meyer
No. Pitchers
21 Darrin Chapin (R-R)
31 Royal Clayton (R-R)
44 Andy Cook (R-R)
35 Doug Gogolewski (R-R)
19 Scott Kamieniecki (R-R)
22 Ramon Manon (R-R)
36 Gerry Rub (L-L)
41 Don Stanford (R-R)
20 Wade Taylor (R-R)
45 Ricky Torres (R-R)
No. Catchers
48 Mitch Lyden (R-R)
30 John Ramos (R-R)
27 Andy Skeels (L-R)
No. Infielders
12 Bobby DeJardin (S-R)
11 Bobby Dickerson (R-R)
26 Pat Kelly (R-R)
14 Carlos Rodriguez (S-R)
24 Don Sparks (R-R)
23 Greg Sparks (L-L)
No. Outfielders
42 Freddie Hailey (R-R)
34 Billy Masse (R-R)
18 Vince Phillips (L-L)
25 Bernie Williams (S-R)
29 Robert Zeihen (L-L)
Trainer - Tim Weston
1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook Notes
New York Yankees AA Farm Club (Eastern League)
DEDICATED TO FRITZ
"The 1990 edition of the Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook is dedicated to the memory of Frederick 'Fritz' Walker, the Official Photographer and Number One Fan of the Albany-Colonie Yankees.
From day one, Fritz was an avid backer of first the A-C A's and then the Yankees. The former professional umpire loved to spar with his modern-day Eastern League counterparts and his gravelly voice could be heard all over Heritage Park.
On November 9, 1989, Fritz passed away, leaving a void in sports in the Capital District. Not only was he a big fan of the Yankees, but of the Albany Patroons as well. Many times if you attended a road game of either team, you would find Fritz there.
The Albany-Colonie Yankees extended to the Walker family our sympathies on the untimely passing of our friend Fritz. To be sure, Heritage Park will not be the same without him.
To honor Fritz Walker, each year the Walker Trophy will be awarded to the Albany-Colonie player voted Most Valuable Player each season. The trophy is donated by Vellano Bros. of Latham."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
CHARLES ESHBACH - EASTERN LEAGUE PRESIDENT
"Eastern League President Charlie Eshbach begins his ninth season as its leader, following the most successful year, attendance-wise, in the history of the league. With new teams in London, Ontario; Canton, Ohio; and Hagerstown, Maryland, attendance soared to a new standard of 1,272,812, breaking the old mark set in 1939 by almost two hundred thousand.
Eshbach's baseball career started in 1974 when he took a job as Assistant General Manager at Elmira in the New York-Penn League. In 1975, he rose to General Manager in Bristol, Connecticut, the Boston Red Sox EL farm team. In 1981, he was named President of the Eastern League and in 1988, for a short time, served as President of the National Association, which runs all minor league baseball.
Eshbach has been honored for many of his efforts as EL President. In 1984, he received the Warren Giles Award, which honors the Minor League President of the Year. He also won the Phil Piton Award, given by Umpire Development, an organization that has been important to Charlie for years.
Eshbach makes several trips to Heritage Park each season. The last two seasons he has been here on the final night for the Championship Trophy presentation. Charlie is looking forward to the league setting another attendance record in 1990.
He and his wife Ann-Marie reside, along with their two children, in Connecticut."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES PRESIDENT BATTING 1.000
"In the world of baseball, Paul Keating is two for two as President of the Albany-Colonie Yankees. Keating has been President for two seasons, and in both seasons the A-C Yankees have won the Eastern League Championship.
The Fitchburg, Massachusetts native has had a lifelong love affair with the game of baseball, as a youngster collecting memorabilia, as a high school first baseman, to A-C Yankees President. He is an avid runner today, a carryover from his track days at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he graduated with a degree in civil engineering.
Keating, an accomplished pilot, is also Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer of P.J. Keating Company and President of its many subsidiaries, including the Keating Sports Group.
Keating has reaffirmed his commitment to 'quality family entertainment at Heritage Park.' He is looking forward to 'another championship season for A-C.'
Paul and his family reside in Massachusetts."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
A.C. GENERAL MANAGER RALPH ACAMPORA
"For Ralph Acampora, his sophomore season was even more successful than his rookie year as Executive Vice-President and General Manager of the Albany-Colonie Yankees. Two seasons, two league championships for A-C since Ralph took over as G.M. of the Yankees' Double-A club. Looking at 1990, Acampora says the A-C Yanks will again 'be very competitive' and all who attend games at Heritage Park 'will be entertained not only on the field but in the rest of the park.' Ralph is committed to folks having lots of fun at Heritage.
A Connecticut native, Ralph graduated from Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Connecticut, and from Southern Connecticut University with a degree in economics. Prior to joining the Yankees, Acampora was with the parent P.J. Keating Company in the construction and materials industry.
Ralph says it's a plus for A-C to be 'part of the New York Yankees rebuilding farm system under George Bradley.' He also reminds everyone that, 'Heritage Park is still the most affordable entertainment in the area.' He also noted the new drainage system and backstop installed at Heritage Park will greatly aid the team and add to better views of the action for the fans. Acampora added that he and A-C President Paul Keating will make every effort 'to keep prices at Heritage Park as affordable as possible.' "
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
TIM WESTON - TRAINER
"For the second straight season, Tim Weston will be the trainer for the Albany-Colonie Yankees. For the 24-year-old Weston, it will be his third year with the Yankee organization, starting with Oneonta in 1988.
Tim is a native of Waldoboro, Maine, about a mile's drive from Portland. He graduated from the University of Maine, majoring in physical education and sports medicine. While at Maine, Tim was a trainer for the football and hockey squads.
Looking to hook on in the major leagues someday, Weston brought a very positive approach in 1989 and is looking forward to the challenge of the 1990 season."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
1990 ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES DIRECTORY
Team Physician - Dr. Carl Wirth
Vice-President, Public Relations - Rip Rowan
Vice-President, Operations - Jay Derman
Director of Administrative Services - Isabelle Acampora
Administrative Assistant - Richard Cummings
Sales - Marc Kestecher
Head Groundskeeper - John Liburdi
Official Scorer - Doug Dickinson
Director of Broadcasting - John Thomas
Intern - Matt Liscum
Vice-President - Lew Troxell
Vice-President - Frank Archambault
Vice-President - John Keating
Vice-President-Comptroller - Jack Del Rossi
THE EASTERN LEAGUE
A Pathway to the Stars
"In 1989, 335 former Eastern Leaguers saw action in major league uniforms. The Pittsburgh Pirates led the way with 29 ex-Eastern Leaguers, while the Cleveland Indians had the most EL grads in the American League with 27. Ryne Sandberg (Reading), Mark Davis (Reading), George Bell (Reading), Wade Boggs (Bristol), Roger Clemens (New Britain), Bobby Bonilla (Nashua) and Mickey Tettleton (Albany) are just a few of the former EL players who enjoyed big years in the majors in 1989."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
YANKEE CARAVAN
"After an absence of several years (early 1970s), the New York Yankee Caravan was resumed and came to the Capital District. It took place in February as thoughts turned to baseball.
Arranged in cooperation with the Albany-Colonie Yankees, Manager Bucky Dent, players Steve Balboni, Lee Guetterman and Jimmy Jones took the trip up the Thruway from New York. Broadcaster and Yankee great Phil Rizzuto also was here.
Following a press conference in the morning, the contingent went to the Albany Medical Center's Children's Hospital where they greeted many patients, talking to them, having their pictures taken and giving out Yankee gifts. The appearance of the Yankee entourage certainly brightened the day of the kids in the hospital. Many an autograph was signed as evidenced by the kids' faces. Rizzuto also took some time to see some of the older patients, and from the looks on their faces when he walked into their rooms, you knew they were happy to see the Scooter.
From the hospital, the group went to Crossgates Mall, where they greeted the public. Fans could get their pictures taken with Dent and the rest of the Yankees as well as receive that coveted autograph. Long lines greeted the caravan as they arrived.
Judging from the fun day, it will be repeated in 1991."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
LAPOINT'S KIDS
"For the second year in a row, New York Yankee pitcher Dave LaPoint has graciously donated thousands of tickets for area underprivileged children to attend Albany-Colonie Yankee games in 1990. Look for LaPoint's kids in their section in the third base stands."
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
FIRST BASE CAFE
"In 1990, the Albany-Colonie Yankees will once again be offering catered parties at the First Base Cafe. The Cafe is located next to right field, just past the first base stands. It contains outdoor cafe style tables with oversized umbrellas, all in a beautifully landscaped setting.
A party at the First Base Cafe is a terrific way to say thank you to your valued clients and or employees, or as a way to spend an enjoyable outing with your social group or organization.
There are four affordable dinner selections to choose from. The cafe offers everything from hamburgers and hot dogs to barbeque chicken, barbeque ribs, and sirloin steak. Also included with each dinner is a salad bar, beverage, and ice cream. Each person in your party will receive a reserved ticket to the game, and your group's name will be announced over the public address system, as well as being displayed across the message center scoreboard in center field. All parties are scheduled to begin one and one-half hours before game time and will conclude at the start of the game.
Whether you have 25 people or 500 people, a party at the First Base Cafe is a unique way to spend a day at the ball park. Be sure to stop by the Yankee offices under the home plate grandstand for more information reservations, or call the Yankee offices."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
SENIOR CITIZENS NIGHTS
April 17 (London)
April 24 (Canton)
May 15 (Williamsport)
May 29 (Harrisburg)
June 5 (London)
June 12 (Canton)
July 2 (Monday) (Hagerstown)
July 17 (Harrisburg)
July 31 (Doubleheader) (Canton)
August 1 (Williamsport)
August 21 (Williamsport)
"Senior Citizens Nights for the 1990 Albany-Colonie Yankee season, with one exception, fall on Tuesday Night.
Fans 60 years of age and older will be admitted to A-C home games for just ONE DOLLAR. Bring along the grandkids. They too will get in for ONE DOLLAR if they are 16 or under."
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
NAPA-CHAMPION YOUTH WINDBREAKER NIGHT
"Friday, May 11, is NAPA Auto Parts-Champion Spark Plug Night. The first 1,000 youngsters 12 or under will receive a free NAPA-Champion A-C Yankee windbreaker. Game time is 7:05 P.M.
NAPA and Champion will team up with the Yankees all season long and give away free trips to Yankee Stadium, via Touch of Class Limousine Service. Watch and listen for our trip announcements, with trips to be given away once a month on a Friday night. Then, on the final Friday night of the season, a trip for two to the 1991 Daytona 500 will be given away. The Yankee Stadium drawings will take place on Fridays, April 27, May 25, June 15, July 13, and the Grand Prize Drawing on August 31."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
RED CROSS NIGHT
"American Red Cross Night at Heritage Park will be Saturday, June 30. The Red Cross will be selling tickets to the game against the Hagerstown Suns. Most of the proceeds will benefit the Red Cross in its fine work of helping people every day. Lots of great prizes will be given out on Red Cross Night, including New York Giants tickets."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
YANKEES AND FIREWORKS
"On Tuesday Night, July 3, come to Heritage Park and celebrate the nation's birthday. The A-C Yankees' annual fireworks show, sponsored by Era Laundry Detergent, will take place right after the 7:05 P.M. game between A-C and Williamsport. It's a fantastic show over Heritage Park. You won't want to miss it!"
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
TRUE VALUE NEON HAT NIGHT
"The Albany-Colonie Yankees face the New Britain Red Sox on Friday, July 13, True Value Hardware Neon Hat Night.
The first 1,500 fans through the gates at Heritage Park will receive a free True Value Neon Baseball hat. Game time is 7:05 P.M."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
QUAKER OATS GLOVE NIGHT
"Thursday Night, July 19, is Quaker Oats Baseball Glove Night at Heritage Park. The first 1,200 youngsters 12 years old and younger receive a free Quaker Oats fielders glove on Val Land Memorial Night. Game time is 7:05 P.M."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
PEPSI BAT NIGHT
"Tuesday, July 24, is Pepsi Cola Bat Night. The first 1,500 youngsters 14 and under will receive a free Pepsi Cola-Albany-Colonie Yankee Louisville Slugger bat. Pepsi Bat Night is a very popular attraction at Heritage Park, so get the youngsters here early to make sure they receive a bat. Game time is 7:05 P.M."
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
FAMILY NIGHT
"The ever popular Family Night at Heritage Park will be held Saturday, August 18 against the Hagerstown Suns.
That night we will feature the famed baseball clown, Max Patkin, whose rubber antics will keep you amused all night long. Movie goers will remember Max- he had a role in the picture 'Bull Durham,' which was very successful at the box office as well as at the video store.
We look forward to seeing you with us on August 18. Once again, we'll all enjoy the Clown Prince of Baseball. "
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES WELCOME WGNA
"Tune into WGNA AM (1460) to follow the 1990 A/C Yankees. You'll hear every pitch of A/C Yankees action- both at home and away- at 1460 in clear AM stereo.
The 'On Deck' pregame show begins coverage 10 minutes before game time. John Thomas previews each contest with interviews and lineups.
Again, during this year's broadcasts, you'll be kept updated on scores from around professional baseball. After each game, stay tuned for the postgame show featuring an interview and game wrap up. Each contest concludes with the postgame scoreboard show and a complete rundown of American, Eastern and National League scores and stories.
In addition to adult contemporary country music, WGNA AM excels in local news and weather, as well as traffic and business reports. The leader in Capital District sports, WGNA AM is also the area radio home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills.
Sponsorship of country music concerts and involvement in numerous community events give WGNA AM high visibility throughout the area.
The A/C Yankees are again proud to team with WGNA AM and FM in 1990. Look for WGNA live at Heritage Park several times in 1990!"
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
JOHN THOMAS, NEW A-C YANKEE BROADCASTER
"John Thomas takes over the play-by-play duties for the A-C Yankees this 1990 season over WGNA-1460 for the full 140-game Eastern League schedule. Thomas will also work fulltime with the Yankees in sales and production of the radio broadcasts. The Kingston, New York native, who now makes his home in Johnstown, has been the Sports Director for WGY the past six and a half years and is a 22-year veteran of the broadcast industry.
Thomas is no stranger to Heritage Park. He has worked the public address mike during A-C games the past five seasons. Prior to his WGY employment, Thomas was an Assistant General Manager at WENT and WKNY in Kingston. He has a wide background in play-by-play in baseball, basketball, football, hockey and golf at all levels, from high school to the professional level.
Thomas is a graduate of Ulster Community College and the Career Academy School of Broadcasting. He has also participated in numerous seminars on radio and television. John is married and the father of one child. He has served in various capacities in Little League baseball and as President of the Glove Cities Colonials, a semi-pro football team."
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
MEET THE PRESS
Mike Cairns (WRGB-TV)
Bob Croce (Capital Newspapers)
Pete Dougherty (Capital Newspapers)
"Dollar" Bill Early (WGNA)
Bill Edwardson (WABY)
John Graney (WQBK)
Richard Hill (WROW)
Fred Horton (WGNA)
Chris Martin (WMVI)
Bob McNamara (WNYT-TV)
Bud Mishkin (WRGB-TV)
Dan Murphy (WTEN-TV)
Bill Palmer (Schenectady Gazette)
Richie "Rhyming Richie" Phillips (WGNA)
"Brother" Lou Roberts (WGNA)
Harvey Smilovitz (WTEN-TV)
Harvey Valentine (Record Newspapers)
Roger Wyland (WNYT-TV)
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-Bilinski's: The Official Hot Dog of the Albany-Colonie Yankees
-Bob Daubney's: 30 Years Serving the Capital District
-Bob & Ron's Fish Fry: Fried Seafood Our Specialty
-Bob's Sportsworld
-Bowlers Club: 50 Lanes-Automatic Scorers: Come out to where the good times roll.
-Broadway Sporting Goods
-Burger 2 Wildlife Control
-Capital District Bowling Proprietors Association
-Capital District's Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Employees & Bartenders Union, Local 471: Get Wise, Organize
-Champion
-Chase Lincoln First: We take games seriously.
-Checkered Flag Go-Cart Track
-Collector's Den: We buy, sell & trade.
-Colonie Sports & Fitness Club: Most Diversified Health Club in the Northeast
-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 '90.
-Crossgates: Pack Your Bags
-Damshire Cleaners
-Davies Office Refurbishing, Inc.: The New Look ... Without the New Cost
-DeNooyer
-Desmormeau Vending Corporation
-Diet Pepsi
-Directions Unlimited, Inc.
-Eastern League
-Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield: Imagine life without sports. It's not a healthy thought.
-Evergreen Country Club: Always Open to the Public
-Executive Cleaning Services: Specialists in Office and Industrial Cleaning
-Express Mail: Overnight packages to send? Just call and we'll be right over.
-Fannie's Pizza and Clam Bar: Before and After the Game
-Fenders
-Friar Tuck Bookshop
-Gazette: The Independent Voice of the Capital Region
-Gentile's: Quality Carpets & Vinyl Flooring
-Grandma's Country Restaurant: Famous For Good Old-Fashioned Home Cookin'
-Halfmoon Design: Computer Publishing & Graphics
-Hampton Inn: Smart Style. Smart Price. Smart Choice.
-Hardee's
-Hedley Cadillac-Oldsmobile, Hedley Limousine Service
-Howard Johnson, Rt. 7 at the Northway: Good Luck Yankees!
-Hudson Valley Paper Company: The People Behind the Paper
-Jack Byrne Ford-Mercury
-Jerry Phibbs, Inc.
-Joseph F. DiBella, Business and Personal Financial Services
-Kiskis Tire Stores
-Lawrence Group: The Team Spirit - The Spirit of Success!
-Lazare Lincoln-Mercury: Eastern New York's #1 Lincoln-Mercury Dealer
-Lite: Baseball and Miller Lite: America's Favorites
-Loyal Supply Corporation
-Main-Care: The energy experts with the most home runs for Tri-City service.
-Manufacturers Hanover
-Marktech International Corporation
-Metroland: We know the score.
-Mico Office Supplies
-Mohawk Honda: Luxury Cruise
-Mohawk Paper Mills
-Mountain Dew
-NAPA
-National Car Rental: You deserve National attention.
-Orange Chrysler-Plymouth
-Orange Ford
-Orange Mazda
-Orange Saab
-Owens Corning Fiberglass
-Partridge Pub
-Pepsi
-Ports of Call Cruises
-The Professional Golfers' Association of America: Good Luck, Yankees!
-Quick Lube: Be a winner with Quick Lube's all-star 16-step oil change and check-up.
-Raindancer Steak Parlour
-Raymond A. Kelly, Jr., Trial Lawyer
-Rochester Tel
-Rosano's Hardware, Inc.
-Ryder Transportation Resouces
-Saratoga Printing: A Quality Product ... On Time ... At A Fair Price
-Scubber's Hot Wings
-Service Employees International Union Local 200-D: Gook Luck to the Albany-Colonie Yankees. Victory in 1990!
-Slice
-Spector's
-Sperry Supply & Warehouse, Inc.
-Superpretzel: "The Soft Pretzel King Of The Country"
-Ted's Fish Fry: An Ocean of Flavor
-The Times Union
-Touch of Class Limousine
-Tougher Industries: For Top Mechanical Contracting Choose the Area's #1 Team
-Tri-Cities Concessions: Finish first ... sell the snacks they love.
-Troy Savings Bank
-True Value Hardware: Safe at Home!
-Trustco Bank: Your home town is our home town.
-Tuxedo Formal Wear Consultant
-West Mall Office Plaza
-WGNA FM107.7: 7 Country Favorites In A Row Every Hour ... More Music Than Ever Before!
-WGNA AM1460: When the Albany-Colonie Yankees are away ... listen for all the action on WGNA.
-Willows Country Club: Open To The Public
-WROW AM59: The Sports Station
-Yankees Magazine
-Ye Ole Locksmith Shoppe
DEDICATED TO FRITZ
"The 1990 edition of the Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook is dedicated to the memory of Frederick 'Fritz' Walker, the Official Photographer and Number One Fan of the Albany-Colonie Yankees.
From day one, Fritz was an avid backer of first the A-C A's and then the Yankees. The former professional umpire loved to spar with his modern-day Eastern League counterparts and his gravelly voice could be heard all over Heritage Park.
On November 9, 1989, Fritz passed away, leaving a void in sports in the Capital District. Not only was he a big fan of the Yankees, but of the Albany Patroons as well. Many times if you attended a road game of either team, you would find Fritz there.
The Albany-Colonie Yankees extended to the Walker family our sympathies on the untimely passing of our friend Fritz. To be sure, Heritage Park will not be the same without him.
To honor Fritz Walker, each year the Walker Trophy will be awarded to the Albany-Colonie player voted Most Valuable Player each season. The trophy is donated by Vellano Bros. of Latham."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
CHARLES ESHBACH - EASTERN LEAGUE PRESIDENT
"Eastern League President Charlie Eshbach begins his ninth season as its leader, following the most successful year, attendance-wise, in the history of the league. With new teams in London, Ontario; Canton, Ohio; and Hagerstown, Maryland, attendance soared to a new standard of 1,272,812, breaking the old mark set in 1939 by almost two hundred thousand.
Eshbach's baseball career started in 1974 when he took a job as Assistant General Manager at Elmira in the New York-Penn League. In 1975, he rose to General Manager in Bristol, Connecticut, the Boston Red Sox EL farm team. In 1981, he was named President of the Eastern League and in 1988, for a short time, served as President of the National Association, which runs all minor league baseball.
Eshbach has been honored for many of his efforts as EL President. In 1984, he received the Warren Giles Award, which honors the Minor League President of the Year. He also won the Phil Piton Award, given by Umpire Development, an organization that has been important to Charlie for years.
Eshbach makes several trips to Heritage Park each season. The last two seasons he has been here on the final night for the Championship Trophy presentation. Charlie is looking forward to the league setting another attendance record in 1990.
He and his wife Ann-Marie reside, along with their two children, in Connecticut."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES PRESIDENT BATTING 1.000
"In the world of baseball, Paul Keating is two for two as President of the Albany-Colonie Yankees. Keating has been President for two seasons, and in both seasons the A-C Yankees have won the Eastern League Championship.
The Fitchburg, Massachusetts native has had a lifelong love affair with the game of baseball, as a youngster collecting memorabilia, as a high school first baseman, to A-C Yankees President. He is an avid runner today, a carryover from his track days at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he graduated with a degree in civil engineering.
Keating, an accomplished pilot, is also Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer of P.J. Keating Company and President of its many subsidiaries, including the Keating Sports Group.
Keating has reaffirmed his commitment to 'quality family entertainment at Heritage Park.' He is looking forward to 'another championship season for A-C.'
Paul and his family reside in Massachusetts."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
A.C. GENERAL MANAGER RALPH ACAMPORA
"For Ralph Acampora, his sophomore season was even more successful than his rookie year as Executive Vice-President and General Manager of the Albany-Colonie Yankees. Two seasons, two league championships for A-C since Ralph took over as G.M. of the Yankees' Double-A club. Looking at 1990, Acampora says the A-C Yanks will again 'be very competitive' and all who attend games at Heritage Park 'will be entertained not only on the field but in the rest of the park.' Ralph is committed to folks having lots of fun at Heritage.
A Connecticut native, Ralph graduated from Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Connecticut, and from Southern Connecticut University with a degree in economics. Prior to joining the Yankees, Acampora was with the parent P.J. Keating Company in the construction and materials industry.
Ralph says it's a plus for A-C to be 'part of the New York Yankees rebuilding farm system under George Bradley.' He also reminds everyone that, 'Heritage Park is still the most affordable entertainment in the area.' He also noted the new drainage system and backstop installed at Heritage Park will greatly aid the team and add to better views of the action for the fans. Acampora added that he and A-C President Paul Keating will make every effort 'to keep prices at Heritage Park as affordable as possible.' "
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
TIM WESTON - TRAINER
"For the second straight season, Tim Weston will be the trainer for the Albany-Colonie Yankees. For the 24-year-old Weston, it will be his third year with the Yankee organization, starting with Oneonta in 1988.
Tim is a native of Waldoboro, Maine, about a mile's drive from Portland. He graduated from the University of Maine, majoring in physical education and sports medicine. While at Maine, Tim was a trainer for the football and hockey squads.
Looking to hook on in the major leagues someday, Weston brought a very positive approach in 1989 and is looking forward to the challenge of the 1990 season."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
1990 ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES DIRECTORY
Team Physician - Dr. Carl Wirth
Vice-President, Public Relations - Rip Rowan
Vice-President, Operations - Jay Derman
Director of Administrative Services - Isabelle Acampora
Administrative Assistant - Richard Cummings
Sales - Marc Kestecher
Head Groundskeeper - John Liburdi
Official Scorer - Doug Dickinson
Director of Broadcasting - John Thomas
Intern - Matt Liscum
Vice-President - Lew Troxell
Vice-President - Frank Archambault
Vice-President - John Keating
Vice-President-Comptroller - Jack Del Rossi
THE EASTERN LEAGUE
A Pathway to the Stars
"In 1989, 335 former Eastern Leaguers saw action in major league uniforms. The Pittsburgh Pirates led the way with 29 ex-Eastern Leaguers, while the Cleveland Indians had the most EL grads in the American League with 27. Ryne Sandberg (Reading), Mark Davis (Reading), George Bell (Reading), Wade Boggs (Bristol), Roger Clemens (New Britain), Bobby Bonilla (Nashua) and Mickey Tettleton (Albany) are just a few of the former EL players who enjoyed big years in the majors in 1989."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
YANKEE CARAVAN
"After an absence of several years (early 1970s), the New York Yankee Caravan was resumed and came to the Capital District. It took place in February as thoughts turned to baseball.
Arranged in cooperation with the Albany-Colonie Yankees, Manager Bucky Dent, players Steve Balboni, Lee Guetterman and Jimmy Jones took the trip up the Thruway from New York. Broadcaster and Yankee great Phil Rizzuto also was here.
Following a press conference in the morning, the contingent went to the Albany Medical Center's Children's Hospital where they greeted many patients, talking to them, having their pictures taken and giving out Yankee gifts. The appearance of the Yankee entourage certainly brightened the day of the kids in the hospital. Many an autograph was signed as evidenced by the kids' faces. Rizzuto also took some time to see some of the older patients, and from the looks on their faces when he walked into their rooms, you knew they were happy to see the Scooter.
From the hospital, the group went to Crossgates Mall, where they greeted the public. Fans could get their pictures taken with Dent and the rest of the Yankees as well as receive that coveted autograph. Long lines greeted the caravan as they arrived.
Judging from the fun day, it will be repeated in 1991."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
LAPOINT'S KIDS
"For the second year in a row, New York Yankee pitcher Dave LaPoint has graciously donated thousands of tickets for area underprivileged children to attend Albany-Colonie Yankee games in 1990. Look for LaPoint's kids in their section in the third base stands."
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
FIRST BASE CAFE
"In 1990, the Albany-Colonie Yankees will once again be offering catered parties at the First Base Cafe. The Cafe is located next to right field, just past the first base stands. It contains outdoor cafe style tables with oversized umbrellas, all in a beautifully landscaped setting.
A party at the First Base Cafe is a terrific way to say thank you to your valued clients and or employees, or as a way to spend an enjoyable outing with your social group or organization.
There are four affordable dinner selections to choose from. The cafe offers everything from hamburgers and hot dogs to barbeque chicken, barbeque ribs, and sirloin steak. Also included with each dinner is a salad bar, beverage, and ice cream. Each person in your party will receive a reserved ticket to the game, and your group's name will be announced over the public address system, as well as being displayed across the message center scoreboard in center field. All parties are scheduled to begin one and one-half hours before game time and will conclude at the start of the game.
Whether you have 25 people or 500 people, a party at the First Base Cafe is a unique way to spend a day at the ball park. Be sure to stop by the Yankee offices under the home plate grandstand for more information reservations, or call the Yankee offices."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
SENIOR CITIZENS NIGHTS
April 17 (London)
April 24 (Canton)
May 15 (Williamsport)
May 29 (Harrisburg)
June 5 (London)
June 12 (Canton)
July 2 (Monday) (Hagerstown)
July 17 (Harrisburg)
July 31 (Doubleheader) (Canton)
August 1 (Williamsport)
August 21 (Williamsport)
"Senior Citizens Nights for the 1990 Albany-Colonie Yankee season, with one exception, fall on Tuesday Night.
Fans 60 years of age and older will be admitted to A-C home games for just ONE DOLLAR. Bring along the grandkids. They too will get in for ONE DOLLAR if they are 16 or under."
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
NAPA-CHAMPION YOUTH WINDBREAKER NIGHT
"Friday, May 11, is NAPA Auto Parts-Champion Spark Plug Night. The first 1,000 youngsters 12 or under will receive a free NAPA-Champion A-C Yankee windbreaker. Game time is 7:05 P.M.
NAPA and Champion will team up with the Yankees all season long and give away free trips to Yankee Stadium, via Touch of Class Limousine Service. Watch and listen for our trip announcements, with trips to be given away once a month on a Friday night. Then, on the final Friday night of the season, a trip for two to the 1991 Daytona 500 will be given away. The Yankee Stadium drawings will take place on Fridays, April 27, May 25, June 15, July 13, and the Grand Prize Drawing on August 31."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
RED CROSS NIGHT
"American Red Cross Night at Heritage Park will be Saturday, June 30. The Red Cross will be selling tickets to the game against the Hagerstown Suns. Most of the proceeds will benefit the Red Cross in its fine work of helping people every day. Lots of great prizes will be given out on Red Cross Night, including New York Giants tickets."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
YANKEES AND FIREWORKS
"On Tuesday Night, July 3, come to Heritage Park and celebrate the nation's birthday. The A-C Yankees' annual fireworks show, sponsored by Era Laundry Detergent, will take place right after the 7:05 P.M. game between A-C and Williamsport. It's a fantastic show over Heritage Park. You won't want to miss it!"
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
TRUE VALUE NEON HAT NIGHT
"The Albany-Colonie Yankees face the New Britain Red Sox on Friday, July 13, True Value Hardware Neon Hat Night.
The first 1,500 fans through the gates at Heritage Park will receive a free True Value Neon Baseball hat. Game time is 7:05 P.M."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
QUAKER OATS GLOVE NIGHT
"Thursday Night, July 19, is Quaker Oats Baseball Glove Night at Heritage Park. The first 1,200 youngsters 12 years old and younger receive a free Quaker Oats fielders glove on Val Land Memorial Night. Game time is 7:05 P.M."
-1990 Albany-Colonie Yankees Yearbook
PEPSI BAT NIGHT
"Tuesday, July 24, is Pepsi Cola Bat Night. The first 1,500 youngsters 14 and under will receive a free Pepsi Cola-Albany-Colonie Yankee Louisville Slugger bat. Pepsi Bat Night is a very popular attraction at Heritage Park, so get the youngsters here early to make sure they receive a bat. Game time is 7:05 P.M."
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
FAMILY NIGHT
"The ever popular Family Night at Heritage Park will be held Saturday, August 18 against the Hagerstown Suns.
That night we will feature the famed baseball clown, Max Patkin, whose rubber antics will keep you amused all night long. Movie goers will remember Max- he had a role in the picture 'Bull Durham,' which was very successful at the box office as well as at the video store.
We look forward to seeing you with us on August 18. Once again, we'll all enjoy the Clown Prince of Baseball. "
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
ALBANY-COLONIE YANKEES WELCOME WGNA
"Tune into WGNA AM (1460) to follow the 1990 A/C Yankees. You'll hear every pitch of A/C Yankees action- both at home and away- at 1460 in clear AM stereo.
The 'On Deck' pregame show begins coverage 10 minutes before game time. John Thomas previews each contest with interviews and lineups.
Again, during this year's broadcasts, you'll be kept updated on scores from around professional baseball. After each game, stay tuned for the postgame show featuring an interview and game wrap up. Each contest concludes with the postgame scoreboard show and a complete rundown of American, Eastern and National League scores and stories.
In addition to adult contemporary country music, WGNA AM excels in local news and weather, as well as traffic and business reports. The leader in Capital District sports, WGNA AM is also the area radio home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills.
Sponsorship of country music concerts and involvement in numerous community events give WGNA AM high visibility throughout the area.
The A/C Yankees are again proud to team with WGNA AM and FM in 1990. Look for WGNA live at Heritage Park several times in 1990!"
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
JOHN THOMAS, NEW A-C YANKEE BROADCASTER
"John Thomas takes over the play-by-play duties for the A-C Yankees this 1990 season over WGNA-1460 for the full 140-game Eastern League schedule. Thomas will also work fulltime with the Yankees in sales and production of the radio broadcasts. The Kingston, New York native, who now makes his home in Johnstown, has been the Sports Director for WGY the past six and a half years and is a 22-year veteran of the broadcast industry.
Thomas is no stranger to Heritage Park. He has worked the public address mike during A-C games the past five seasons. Prior to his WGY employment, Thomas was an Assistant General Manager at WENT and WKNY in Kingston. He has a wide background in play-by-play in baseball, basketball, football, hockey and golf at all levels, from high school to the professional level.
Thomas is a graduate of Ulster Community College and the Career Academy School of Broadcasting. He has also participated in numerous seminars on radio and television. John is married and the father of one child. He has served in various capacities in Little League baseball and as President of the Glove Cities Colonials, a semi-pro football team."
-1990 Albany Colonie Yankees Yearbook
MEET THE PRESS
Mike Cairns (WRGB-TV)
Bob Croce (Capital Newspapers)
Pete Dougherty (Capital Newspapers)
"Dollar" Bill Early (WGNA)
Bill Edwardson (WABY)
John Graney (WQBK)
Richard Hill (WROW)
Fred Horton (WGNA)
Chris Martin (WMVI)
Bob McNamara (WNYT-TV)
Bud Mishkin (WRGB-TV)
Dan Murphy (WTEN-TV)
Bill Palmer (Schenectady Gazette)
Richie "Rhyming Richie" Phillips (WGNA)
"Brother" Lou Roberts (WGNA)
Harvey Smilovitz (WTEN-TV)
Harvey Valentine (Record Newspapers)
Roger Wyland (WNYT-TV)
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-Bob's Sportsworld
-Bowlers Club: 50 Lanes-Automatic Scorers: Come out to where the good times roll.
-Broadway Sporting Goods
-Burger 2 Wildlife Control
-Capital District Bowling Proprietors Association
-Capital District's Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Employees & Bartenders Union, Local 471: Get Wise, Organize
-Champion
-Chase Lincoln First: We take games seriously.
-Checkered Flag Go-Cart Track
-Collector's Den: We buy, sell & trade.
-Colonie Sports & Fitness Club: Most Diversified Health Club in the Northeast
-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 '90.
-Crossgates: Pack Your Bags
-Damshire Cleaners
-Davies Office Refurbishing, Inc.: The New Look ... Without the New Cost
-DeNooyer
-Desmormeau Vending Corporation
-Diet Pepsi
-Directions Unlimited, Inc.
-Eastern League
-Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield: Imagine life without sports. It's not a healthy thought.
-Evergreen Country Club: Always Open to the Public
-Executive Cleaning Services: Specialists in Office and Industrial Cleaning
-Express Mail: Overnight packages to send? Just call and we'll be right over.
-Fannie's Pizza and Clam Bar: Before and After the Game
-Fenders
-Friar Tuck Bookshop
-Gazette: The Independent Voice of the Capital Region
-Gentile's: Quality Carpets & Vinyl Flooring
-Grandma's Country Restaurant: Famous For Good Old-Fashioned Home Cookin'
-Halfmoon Design: Computer Publishing & Graphics
-Hampton Inn: Smart Style. Smart Price. Smart Choice.
-Hardee's
-Hedley Cadillac-Oldsmobile, Hedley Limousine Service
-Howard Johnson, Rt. 7 at the Northway: Good Luck Yankees!
-Hudson Valley Paper Company: The People Behind the Paper
-Jack Byrne Ford-Mercury
-Jerry Phibbs, Inc.
-Joseph F. DiBella, Business and Personal Financial Services
-Kiskis Tire Stores
-Lawrence Group: The Team Spirit - The Spirit of Success!
-Lazare Lincoln-Mercury: Eastern New York's #1 Lincoln-Mercury Dealer
-Lite: Baseball and Miller Lite: America's Favorites
-Loyal Supply Corporation
-Main-Care: The energy experts with the most home runs for Tri-City service.
-Manufacturers Hanover
-Marktech International Corporation
-Metroland: We know the score.
-Mico Office Supplies
-Mohawk Honda: Luxury Cruise
-Mohawk Paper Mills
-Mountain Dew
-NAPA
-National Car Rental: You deserve National attention.
-Orange Chrysler-Plymouth
-Orange Ford
-Orange Mazda
-Orange Saab
-Owens Corning Fiberglass
-Partridge Pub
-Pepsi
-Ports of Call Cruises
-The Professional Golfers' Association of America: Good Luck, Yankees!
-Quick Lube: Be a winner with Quick Lube's all-star 16-step oil change and check-up.
-Raindancer Steak Parlour
-Raymond A. Kelly, Jr., Trial Lawyer
-Rochester Tel
-Rosano's Hardware, Inc.
-Ryder Transportation Resouces
-Saratoga Printing: A Quality Product ... On Time ... At A Fair Price
-Scubber's Hot Wings
-Service Employees International Union Local 200-D: Gook Luck to the Albany-Colonie Yankees. Victory in 1990!
-Slice
-Spector's
-Sperry Supply & Warehouse, Inc.
-Superpretzel: "The Soft Pretzel King Of The Country"
-Ted's Fish Fry: An Ocean of Flavor
-The Times Union
-Touch of Class Limousine
-Tougher Industries: For Top Mechanical Contracting Choose the Area's #1 Team
-Tri-Cities Concessions: Finish first ... sell the snacks they love.
-Troy Savings Bank
-True Value Hardware: Safe at Home!
-Trustco Bank: Your home town is our home town.
-Tuxedo Formal Wear Consultant
-West Mall Office Plaza
-WGNA FM107.7: 7 Country Favorites In A Row Every Hour ... More Music Than Ever Before!
-WGNA AM1460: When the Albany-Colonie Yankees are away ... listen for all the action on WGNA.
-Willows Country Club: Open To The Public
-WROW AM59: The Sports Station
-Yankees Magazine
-Ye Ole Locksmith Shoppe
Friday, December 28, 2018
1990 New York Yankees May 1 Roster
Manager - Bucky Dent 20
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
36 Billy Connors
44 Mike Ferraro
48 Buck Showalter
46 Joe Sparks
47 Champ Summers
No. Pitchers
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)*
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
42 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
41 Lance McCullers (S-R)
28 Alan Mills (R-R)
38 Clay Parker (R-R)
34 Pascual Perez (R-R)*
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Jeff Robinson (R-R)
No. Catchers
11 Rick Cerone (R-R)
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
24 Mike Blowers (R-R)
13 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
17 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gary Weil
Batting Practice Catcher - Gary Tuck
* not on active roster
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
36 Billy Connors
44 Mike Ferraro
48 Buck Showalter
46 Joe Sparks
47 Champ Summers
No. Pitchers
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)*
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
42 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
41 Lance McCullers (S-R)
28 Alan Mills (R-R)
38 Clay Parker (R-R)
34 Pascual Perez (R-R)*
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Jeff Robinson (R-R)
No. Catchers
11 Rick Cerone (R-R)
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
24 Mike Blowers (R-R)
13 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
17 Claudell Washington (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gary Weil
Batting Practice Catcher - Gary Tuck
* not on active roster
1990 New York Yankees Program and Scorecard Notes
WELCOME
"Welcome to another exciting year of Yankees baseball.
This is the 87th anniversary of the most dominant team in the history of professional sports. The Yankees have won 22 World Championships and 33 American League pennants in 87 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, 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 1990 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 88th 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 1990 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
FUN AT THE BALLPARK
"Calendar Weekend (Friday & Saturday, April 13 & 14), Yankees vs. Detroit: Follow the Yankees all year round with this 1990 full-color Yankee calendar, compliments of Ivory Soap.
Ring Day (Sunday, April 15), Yankees vs. Texas: All fans 14 & under can show their support of the team by wearing a Yankee ring, compliments of Citibank.
Cap Weekend (Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29), Yankees vs. California: A must for all Yankee fans. Come to the Stadium and receive a Yankee cap, compliments of Citibank.
Helmet Night (Saturday, June 2), Yankees vs. Baltimore: Yankee fans 14 and under will receive a replica Yankee batting helmet, compliments of Dellwood.
Bat Day (Sunday, June 3) Yankees vs. Baltimore: A Yankee tradition since 1965. All fans 14 and under can swing into summer with this replica Yankee bat, compliments of the MSG Network.
Athletic Sock Day (Sunday, June 17), Yankees vs. Toronto: Back again, all fans will receive a pair of socks complete with Yankee logo, compliments of Foot Locker.
Sunglasses Day (Thursday, June 28), Yankees vs. Milwaukee: Yankee fans 14 & under will have it 'made in the shade' with a pair of sunglasses.
Baseball Glove Day (Saturday, July 7), Yankees vs. Minnesota: Yankee fans 14 and under can catch Yankee's fly balls with this genuine baseball glove, compliments of Coca-Cola.
Sports Bag Day (Sunday, July 8), Yankees vs. Minnesota: All fans will receive a roomy sports bag perfect for use at the gym, library or beach, compliments of Gatorade.
Old Timers Day (Saturday, July 14), Yankees vs. Chicago
Baseball Collectible Day (Sunday, July 15), Yankees vs. Chicago: Yankee fans 14 and under receive a replica of a Yankee star, compliments of Starting Lineup Baseball Collectibles and Kenner Toys.
Visor Day (Wednesday, July 18), Yankees vs. Kansas City: Another new addition to the Yankee giveaway lineup, this visor will come in handy for all fans 14 & under during those sunny summer days, compliments of Looney Tunes.
Watch Day (Sunday, August 5), Yankees vs. Cleveland: Be on time for the game, school or work with this Yankee watch, compliments of Chiquita Banana.
Water Bottle Day (Monday, August 6), Yankees vs. Cleveland: Yankee fans 14 and under will never go thirsty with their water bottle, compliments of Modell's.
Baseball Card Day (Saturday, August 18), Yankees vs. Seattle: All fans will receive a limited edition set of Yankee baseball cards, compliments of National Westminster Banks.
Baseball Card Folder Day (Saturday, August 25), Yankees vs. Milwaukee: A great way to store your baseball cards, especially if you attended Baseball Card Day. Folders will be given to all fans, compliments of Donruss.
Fan Appreciation Night (Sunday, September 22), Yankees vs. Boston: The Yankees salute the world's greatest fans with a very special gift on this day.
All dates are subject to change without notice."
-1990 New York Yankees Scorebook & Souvenir Program
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
2* Bremigan
3 Evans
4 Tschida
5 Scott
6 Joyce
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 Jackson
26 Voltaggio
27 Roe
28 Young
29 Shulock
30 Welke
31 Reilly
33 Merrill
34 Morrison
35 Hendry
36 McClelland
37 Coble
* retired number
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 1990 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
YANKEES TRADITION: MONUMENT PARK
"It's something that is proud, proven, nurtured and, of course, appreciated. Appreciated by droves of Yankee followers who take the time to learn about the rich history of the New York Yankees. For the sixth consecutive year, the Yankees have taken that appreciation one step further by allowing fans to visit the Monument Park section of Yankee Stadium behind the outfield wall. The three monuments and 18 plaques will again open to public viewing.
To make Monument Park more accessible, the left-center field wall was moved in before the start of the 1985 season.
The left field wall was again moved about 15 feet in 1988 to make room for the park's latest renovation. Now expanded, it is roomy enough for the thousands of fans who visit it each year.
The Park, located between the two bullpens, is a smorgasbord of Yankee tradition honoring the Bronx Bombers' most illustrious members.
The first monument was dedicated in 1932 to legendary manager Miller Huggins who guided the Yankees to six American League pennants and three World Championships. Huggins, who was at the Yankee helm from 1918-29, didn't live to see the dedication; he died three years before.
His monument reads: 'As a tribute to a splendid character who made priceless contributions to baseball and on this field brought glory to the New York club of the American League.'
In April 1940, the first plaque was placed on the center field wall in tribute to Jacob Ruppert, the late owner who had built Yankee Stadium and brought the tradition of winning to the Yankees.
Two more monuments followed in 1941 for Lou Gehrig and in 1949 for slugger Babe Ruth.
Gehrig's plaque described the Hall of Fame first baseman as: 'A man, a gentleman and great ballplayer whose amazing record of 2,130 consecutive games should stand for all time. This memorial is a tribute from the Yankee players to their beloved captain and teammate.'
Ruth's simple says: 'A great ballplayer, a great man, a great American.'
Later plaques were placed in center field for general manager Edward Barrow and the Yankees' two great center fielders, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle.
Originally, the monuments and plaques were part of the playing field. The monuments and flagpole were located in straight-away center field on the warning track about ten feet in front of the wall. Sometimes, long hits and fly balls forced fielders to go through or behind the monuments to retrieve the long drives.
As much a tradition as the monuments and plaques themselves was the tradition of allowing fans to exit Yankee Stadium through the center field gates via the warning track, to pause and reflect on the achievements of these great men.
When Yankee Stadium was closed for renovation in 1974 and 1975, the monuments and plaques were relocated to the new Monument Park. However, fans were not allowed to exit via the warning track and viewing of Monument Park was only allowed at a great distance.
In 1976, two more plaques were added memorializing managers Joe McCarthy and Casey Stengel. Then in 1980, plaques were dedicated to Thurman Munson and Elston Howard.
Roger Maris' plaque was added on Old Timers' Day 1984, Phil Rizzuto's in August 1985, and Billy Martin's in August 1986. In 1987, Hall of Fame pitchers Whitey Ford and Lefty Gomez were honored with plaques. In 1988, on Hall of Fame Day, Hall of Fame catchers Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra were honored with plaques. Last season, the Yankees honored pitching great Allie Reynolds with a plaque.
Two other plaques commemorating the visits of Pope Paul VI in 1965 and Pope John Paul II in 1979 have been placed by the Knights of Columbus."
-New York Yankees 1990 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
1990 NEW YORK YANKEES RADIO NETWORK
Flagship Station: WABC Talkradio 77 New York
CONNECTICUT
Groton (WSUB 980)
Hartford (WPOP 1410)
Ridgefield (WREF 850)
Torrington (WSNG 610)
FLORIDA
Boca Raton (WSBR 740)
Miami (WIOD 610)
MASSACHUSETTS
Pittsfield (WRBK 1340)
Westfield (WNNZ 640)
NEW YORK
Albany (WROW 590)
Auburn (WAUB 1590)
Batavia (WBTF 101.7 FM)
Binghamton (WINR 680)
Corning (WCLI 1450)
Dunkirk (WDOE 1410)
Elmira (WEHH 1590)
Geneva (WGVA 1240)
Gloversville (WENT 1340)
Herkimer (WYUT 1420 AM, WYUT 92.7 FM)
Hornell (WLEA 1480)
Ithaca (WTKO 1470)
Kingston (WKNY 1490)
Newark (WACK 1420)
Oneonta (WDOS 790)
Riverhead (WRIV 1390)
Rochester (WEZO 990)
Schenectady (WVKZ 1240)
Syracuse (WSYR 570)
Ticonderoga (WIPS 1250)
Utica (WRUN 1150)
Watertown (WTNY 790)
PENNSYLVANIA
Kane (WLMI 103.9 FM)
Pittston (WARD 1550)
Pottsville (WPAM 1410)
Scranton (WEJL 630)
Williamsport (WWPA 1340)
VERMONT
Montpelier (WSKI 1240)
WHERE THE YANKEES STAY ON THE ROAD
Baltimore- Marriott Inner Harbor
Boston- Boston Sheraton
California (Anaheim)- Anaheim Hilton
Chicago- Hyatt Regency
Cleveland- Stouffer Tower City Plaza
Detroit- Hyatt Regency Dearborn
Kansas City- Westin Crown Center
Milwaukee- Hyatt Regence
Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul)- Radisson Plaza
Oakland- Oakland Airport Hilton
Seattle- Crown Plaza
Texas (Arlington)- Sheraton Center Park
Toronto- Sheraton Center Park
American League teams visiting New York: Grand Hyatt
ADVERTISEMENTS
-1990 Official New York Yankees Publications
-Amoco: Your Car Knows
-Beck's: A beer lover's guide to everyday German.
-Bowery: We take our pinstripes just as seriously as Joe did his.
-Bud: King of Beers
-Budweiser Fantasy Play-By-Play
-Coming Attraction: CALIFORNIA ANGELS [with Bert Blyleven, Wally Joyner and Mark Langston]- The Yankees & Citibank present CAP WEEKEND (Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29)
-Fort Lauderdale: The Winter Home Of The New York Yankees
-Franklin: The Glove That's a Hit With The Best in Baseball
-French's: Your ticket to great taste.
-GMC Truck: New York/New Jersey GMC Truck Dealers
-Goldstar: They're in a league all by themselves.
-Home Federal: We take the mystery out of banking.
-IBM
-Inaugural 1990 Yankees Video Yearbook
-Jim Beam: You always come back to the basics.
-Konica: Konica's new A4 camera has some beautiful lines.
-Lite: Fine Pilsner Beer
-Maalox: Extra Strength Maalox Plus. Strong relief for all your Maalox Moments.
-Marine Midland Bank: Let's work it out together.
-Marlboro
-Maxell: No one has done more to save the game.
-Mickey Mantle's Restaurant and Sports Bar
-MSG: Greatness Shines On MSG
-National Westminster Banks: Raising the Standards of Banking
-Professional Sports Publications
-Prudential-Bache Securities: Rock Solid, Market Wise
-Radisson Bay Harbor Inn: Sunsets are just the beginning.
-Rolaids: In 1989 the Yankees spelled relief Dave Righetti.
-Rums of Puerto Rico: Rum beats vodka to a pulp.
-Safe Toyota: Toyota Parts and Service
-Sharp Vision: The Ultimate Home Theatre
-Sentry Hardware
-Sports Phone
-Sports Radio 66AM WFAN: Imus in the Morning. Sports all day long.
-Toyota Celica: Toyota, I love what you do for me.
-TWA: Find out how good we really are.
-WABC Talkradio 77AM
-Whitey Ford's Grand Slam Inc.: Baseball/Softball Batting Range
-WPIX 11
-Yankee Juniors: Kids, join now! Be a part of the Yankees in 1990!
-Yankees Bookshelf
-Yankees Home Video Library
-Yankees Magazine
"Welcome to another exciting year of Yankees baseball.
This is the 87th anniversary of the most dominant team in the history of professional sports. The Yankees have won 22 World Championships and 33 American League pennants in 87 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, 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 1990 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 88th 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 1990 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
FUN AT THE BALLPARK
"Calendar Weekend (Friday & Saturday, April 13 & 14), Yankees vs. Detroit: Follow the Yankees all year round with this 1990 full-color Yankee calendar, compliments of Ivory Soap.
Ring Day (Sunday, April 15), Yankees vs. Texas: All fans 14 & under can show their support of the team by wearing a Yankee ring, compliments of Citibank.
Cap Weekend (Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29), Yankees vs. California: A must for all Yankee fans. Come to the Stadium and receive a Yankee cap, compliments of Citibank.
Helmet Night (Saturday, June 2), Yankees vs. Baltimore: Yankee fans 14 and under will receive a replica Yankee batting helmet, compliments of Dellwood.
Bat Day (Sunday, June 3) Yankees vs. Baltimore: A Yankee tradition since 1965. All fans 14 and under can swing into summer with this replica Yankee bat, compliments of the MSG Network.
Athletic Sock Day (Sunday, June 17), Yankees vs. Toronto: Back again, all fans will receive a pair of socks complete with Yankee logo, compliments of Foot Locker.
Sunglasses Day (Thursday, June 28), Yankees vs. Milwaukee: Yankee fans 14 & under will have it 'made in the shade' with a pair of sunglasses.
Baseball Glove Day (Saturday, July 7), Yankees vs. Minnesota: Yankee fans 14 and under can catch Yankee's fly balls with this genuine baseball glove, compliments of Coca-Cola.
Sports Bag Day (Sunday, July 8), Yankees vs. Minnesota: All fans will receive a roomy sports bag perfect for use at the gym, library or beach, compliments of Gatorade.
Old Timers Day (Saturday, July 14), Yankees vs. Chicago
Baseball Collectible Day (Sunday, July 15), Yankees vs. Chicago: Yankee fans 14 and under receive a replica of a Yankee star, compliments of Starting Lineup Baseball Collectibles and Kenner Toys.
Visor Day (Wednesday, July 18), Yankees vs. Kansas City: Another new addition to the Yankee giveaway lineup, this visor will come in handy for all fans 14 & under during those sunny summer days, compliments of Looney Tunes.
Watch Day (Sunday, August 5), Yankees vs. Cleveland: Be on time for the game, school or work with this Yankee watch, compliments of Chiquita Banana.
Water Bottle Day (Monday, August 6), Yankees vs. Cleveland: Yankee fans 14 and under will never go thirsty with their water bottle, compliments of Modell's.
Baseball Card Day (Saturday, August 18), Yankees vs. Seattle: All fans will receive a limited edition set of Yankee baseball cards, compliments of National Westminster Banks.
Baseball Card Folder Day (Saturday, August 25), Yankees vs. Milwaukee: A great way to store your baseball cards, especially if you attended Baseball Card Day. Folders will be given to all fans, compliments of Donruss.
Fan Appreciation Night (Sunday, September 22), Yankees vs. Boston: The Yankees salute the world's greatest fans with a very special gift on this day.
All dates are subject to change without notice."
-1990 New York Yankees Scorebook & Souvenir Program
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
2* Bremigan
3 Evans
4 Tschida
5 Scott
6 Joyce
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 Jackson
26 Voltaggio
27 Roe
28 Young
29 Shulock
30 Welke
31 Reilly
33 Merrill
34 Morrison
35 Hendry
36 McClelland
37 Coble
* retired number
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 1990 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
YANKEES TRADITION: MONUMENT PARK
"It's something that is proud, proven, nurtured and, of course, appreciated. Appreciated by droves of Yankee followers who take the time to learn about the rich history of the New York Yankees. For the sixth consecutive year, the Yankees have taken that appreciation one step further by allowing fans to visit the Monument Park section of Yankee Stadium behind the outfield wall. The three monuments and 18 plaques will again open to public viewing.
To make Monument Park more accessible, the left-center field wall was moved in before the start of the 1985 season.
The left field wall was again moved about 15 feet in 1988 to make room for the park's latest renovation. Now expanded, it is roomy enough for the thousands of fans who visit it each year.
The Park, located between the two bullpens, is a smorgasbord of Yankee tradition honoring the Bronx Bombers' most illustrious members.
The first monument was dedicated in 1932 to legendary manager Miller Huggins who guided the Yankees to six American League pennants and three World Championships. Huggins, who was at the Yankee helm from 1918-29, didn't live to see the dedication; he died three years before.
His monument reads: 'As a tribute to a splendid character who made priceless contributions to baseball and on this field brought glory to the New York club of the American League.'
In April 1940, the first plaque was placed on the center field wall in tribute to Jacob Ruppert, the late owner who had built Yankee Stadium and brought the tradition of winning to the Yankees.
Two more monuments followed in 1941 for Lou Gehrig and in 1949 for slugger Babe Ruth.
Gehrig's plaque described the Hall of Fame first baseman as: 'A man, a gentleman and great ballplayer whose amazing record of 2,130 consecutive games should stand for all time. This memorial is a tribute from the Yankee players to their beloved captain and teammate.'
Ruth's simple says: 'A great ballplayer, a great man, a great American.'
Later plaques were placed in center field for general manager Edward Barrow and the Yankees' two great center fielders, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle.
Originally, the monuments and plaques were part of the playing field. The monuments and flagpole were located in straight-away center field on the warning track about ten feet in front of the wall. Sometimes, long hits and fly balls forced fielders to go through or behind the monuments to retrieve the long drives.
As much a tradition as the monuments and plaques themselves was the tradition of allowing fans to exit Yankee Stadium through the center field gates via the warning track, to pause and reflect on the achievements of these great men.
When Yankee Stadium was closed for renovation in 1974 and 1975, the monuments and plaques were relocated to the new Monument Park. However, fans were not allowed to exit via the warning track and viewing of Monument Park was only allowed at a great distance.
In 1976, two more plaques were added memorializing managers Joe McCarthy and Casey Stengel. Then in 1980, plaques were dedicated to Thurman Munson and Elston Howard.
Roger Maris' plaque was added on Old Timers' Day 1984, Phil Rizzuto's in August 1985, and Billy Martin's in August 1986. In 1987, Hall of Fame pitchers Whitey Ford and Lefty Gomez were honored with plaques. In 1988, on Hall of Fame Day, Hall of Fame catchers Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra were honored with plaques. Last season, the Yankees honored pitching great Allie Reynolds with a plaque.
Two other plaques commemorating the visits of Pope Paul VI in 1965 and Pope John Paul II in 1979 have been placed by the Knights of Columbus."
-New York Yankees 1990 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
1990 NEW YORK YANKEES RADIO NETWORK
Flagship Station: WABC Talkradio 77 New York
CONNECTICUT
Groton (WSUB 980)
Hartford (WPOP 1410)
Ridgefield (WREF 850)
Torrington (WSNG 610)
FLORIDA
Boca Raton (WSBR 740)
Miami (WIOD 610)
MASSACHUSETTS
Pittsfield (WRBK 1340)
Westfield (WNNZ 640)
NEW YORK
Albany (WROW 590)
Auburn (WAUB 1590)
Batavia (WBTF 101.7 FM)
Binghamton (WINR 680)
Corning (WCLI 1450)
Dunkirk (WDOE 1410)
Elmira (WEHH 1590)
Geneva (WGVA 1240)
Gloversville (WENT 1340)
Herkimer (WYUT 1420 AM, WYUT 92.7 FM)
Hornell (WLEA 1480)
Ithaca (WTKO 1470)
Kingston (WKNY 1490)
Newark (WACK 1420)
Oneonta (WDOS 790)
Riverhead (WRIV 1390)
Rochester (WEZO 990)
Schenectady (WVKZ 1240)
Syracuse (WSYR 570)
Ticonderoga (WIPS 1250)
Utica (WRUN 1150)
Watertown (WTNY 790)
PENNSYLVANIA
Kane (WLMI 103.9 FM)
Pittston (WARD 1550)
Pottsville (WPAM 1410)
Scranton (WEJL 630)
Williamsport (WWPA 1340)
VERMONT
Montpelier (WSKI 1240)
WHERE THE YANKEES STAY ON THE ROAD
Baltimore- Marriott Inner Harbor
Boston- Boston Sheraton
California (Anaheim)- Anaheim Hilton
Chicago- Hyatt Regency
Cleveland- Stouffer Tower City Plaza
Detroit- Hyatt Regency Dearborn
Kansas City- Westin Crown Center
Milwaukee- Hyatt Regence
Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul)- Radisson Plaza
Oakland- Oakland Airport Hilton
Seattle- Crown Plaza
Texas (Arlington)- Sheraton Center Park
Toronto- Sheraton Center Park
American League teams visiting New York: Grand Hyatt
ADVERTISEMENTS
-1990 Official New York Yankees Publications
-Amoco: Your Car Knows
-Beck's: A beer lover's guide to everyday German.
-Bowery: We take our pinstripes just as seriously as Joe did his.
-Bud: King of Beers
-Budweiser Fantasy Play-By-Play
-Coming Attraction: CALIFORNIA ANGELS [with Bert Blyleven, Wally Joyner and Mark Langston]- The Yankees & Citibank present CAP WEEKEND (Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29)
-Fort Lauderdale: The Winter Home Of The New York Yankees
-Franklin: The Glove That's a Hit With The Best in Baseball
-French's: Your ticket to great taste.
-GMC Truck: New York/New Jersey GMC Truck Dealers
-Goldstar: They're in a league all by themselves.
-Home Federal: We take the mystery out of banking.
-IBM
-Inaugural 1990 Yankees Video Yearbook
-Jim Beam: You always come back to the basics.
-Konica: Konica's new A4 camera has some beautiful lines.
-Lite: Fine Pilsner Beer
-Maalox: Extra Strength Maalox Plus. Strong relief for all your Maalox Moments.
-Marine Midland Bank: Let's work it out together.
-Marlboro
-Maxell: No one has done more to save the game.
-Mickey Mantle's Restaurant and Sports Bar
-MSG: Greatness Shines On MSG
-National Westminster Banks: Raising the Standards of Banking
-Professional Sports Publications
-Prudential-Bache Securities: Rock Solid, Market Wise
-Radisson Bay Harbor Inn: Sunsets are just the beginning.
-Rolaids: In 1989 the Yankees spelled relief Dave Righetti.
-Rums of Puerto Rico: Rum beats vodka to a pulp.
-Safe Toyota: Toyota Parts and Service
-Sharp Vision: The Ultimate Home Theatre
-Sentry Hardware
-Sports Phone
-Sports Radio 66AM WFAN: Imus in the Morning. Sports all day long.
-Toyota Celica: Toyota, I love what you do for me.
-TWA: Find out how good we really are.
-WABC Talkradio 77AM
-Whitey Ford's Grand Slam Inc.: Baseball/Softball Batting Range
-WPIX 11
-Yankee Juniors: Kids, join now! Be a part of the Yankees in 1990!
-Yankees Bookshelf
-Yankees Home Video Library
-Yankees Magazine
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
1990 New York Yankees Opening Day Roster
Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York (April 12)
Manager - Bucky Dent 20
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
36 Billy Connors
44 Mike Ferraro
48 Buck Showalter
46 Joe Sparks
47 Champ Summers
No. Pitchers
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
42 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
41 Lance McCullers (S-R)*
28 Alan Mills (R-R)
38 Clay Parker (R-R)
34 Pascual Perez (R-R)
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Jeff Robinson (R-R)
No. Catchers
11 Rick Cerone (R-R)
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
24 Mike Blowers (R-R)
13 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
22 Luis Polonia (L-L)
21 Deion Sanders (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gary Weil
Batting Practice Catcher - Gary Tuck
* not on active roster
SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Steve Balboni (DH-1B) 45
Jesse Barfield (RF) 29
Mike Blowers (3B) 24
Greg Cadaret (P) 25
Chuck Cary (P) 51
Rick Cerone (C) 11
Brian Dorsett (C) 12
Alvaro Espinoza (SS) 13
Bob Geren (C) 53
Lee Guetterman (P) 35
Mel Hall (OF) 27
Andy Hawkins (P) 40
Roberto Kelly (CF) 39
Dave LaPoint (P) 42
Tim Leary (P) 28
Don Mattingly (1B) 23
Lance McCullers (P) 41
Clay Parker (P) 38
Pascual Perez (P) 34
Eric Plunk (P) 33
Luis Polonia (OF) 22
Dave Righetti (P) 19
Jeff Robinson (P) 43
Steve Sax (2B) 6
Wayne Tolleson (IF) 2
Randy Velarde (IF) 18
Dave Winfield (LF) 31
Manager - Bucky Dent 20
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
36 Billy Connors
44 Mike Ferraro
48 Buck Showalter
46 Joe Sparks
47 Champ Summers
No. Pitchers
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
42 Dave LaPoint (L-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
41 Lance McCullers (S-R)*
28 Alan Mills (R-R)
38 Clay Parker (R-R)
34 Pascual Perez (R-R)
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
19 Dave Righetti (L-L)
43 Jeff Robinson (R-R)
No. Catchers
11 Rick Cerone (R-R)
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
24 Mike Blowers (R-R)
13 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
2 Wayne Tolleson (S-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
22 Luis Polonia (L-L)
21 Deion Sanders (L-L)
31 Dave Winfield (R-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach - Gary Weil
Batting Practice Catcher - Gary Tuck
* not on active roster
SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Steve Balboni (DH-1B) 45
Jesse Barfield (RF) 29
Mike Blowers (3B) 24
Greg Cadaret (P) 25
Chuck Cary (P) 51
Rick Cerone (C) 11
Brian Dorsett (C) 12
Alvaro Espinoza (SS) 13
Bob Geren (C) 53
Lee Guetterman (P) 35
Mel Hall (OF) 27
Andy Hawkins (P) 40
Roberto Kelly (CF) 39
Dave LaPoint (P) 42
Tim Leary (P) 28
Don Mattingly (1B) 23
Lance McCullers (P) 41
Clay Parker (P) 38
Pascual Perez (P) 34
Eric Plunk (P) 33
Luis Polonia (OF) 22
Dave Righetti (P) 19
Jeff Robinson (P) 43
Steve Sax (2B) 6
Wayne Tolleson (IF) 2
Randy Velarde (IF) 18
Dave Winfield (LF) 31
Monday, December 10, 2018
1990 Yankees Yearbook Roster, Taxi Squad and Prospects
Manager - Bucky Dent 20
Manager - Stump Merrill 46
First Base Coach - Mike Ferraro 44
Third Base Coach - Joe Sparks 57*
Third Base Coach - Buck Showalter 48
Pitching Coach - Billy Connors 36
Batting Coach - Champ Summers 59*
Bullpen Coach - Mark Connor 52
Bullpen Catcher - Marc Hill 47
ROSTER
Catcher - Bob Geren 53, Rick Cerone 11
First Base - Don Mattingly 23, Kevin Maas 24
Second Base - Steve Sax 6
Third Base - Randy Velarde 18, Jim Leyritz 12 (C)
Shortstop - Alvaro Espinoza 13, Wayne Tolleson 2 (2B)
Left Field - Dave Winfield 31, Mel Hall 27
Center Field - Roberto Kelly 39, Oscar Azocar 50
Right Field - Jesse Barfield 29
Designated Hitter - Steve Balboni 45
Starting Pitchers:
Pascual Perez 34
Tim Leary 28
Andy Hawkins 40
Chuck Cary 51
Dave LaPoint 42
Greg Cadaret 25
Relief Pitchers:
Dave Righetti 19
Jeff Robinson 43
Lee Guetterman 35
Eric Plunk 33
TAXI SQUAD
Catcher - +Brian Dorsett 56, +Dave Sax 65, +Jeff Datz 67
Second Base - Damaso Garcia 17, +Jim Walewander 71
Outfield - Luis Polonia 22, Bob Brower 30
Starting Pitchers:
Clay Parker 38
Jimmy Jones 26
Fred Toliver 61
Britt Burns 78
Relief Pitchers:
Lance McCullers 41
John Habyan 58
PROSPECTS
Catcher - John Ramos
Second Base - Andy Stankiewicz
Third Base - Mike Blowers, Hensley Meulens
Outfield - Deion Sanders, Bernie Williams, Van Snider
Starting Pitchers:
Scott Kamieniecki
Steve Adkins
Kevin Mmahat
Dave Eiland
Relief Pitchers:
Darrin Chapin
Bob Davidson
Mark Leiter
Willie Smith
Alan Mills
* unofficial uniform number
+ six-year minor league free agent
Manager - Stump Merrill 46
First Base Coach - Mike Ferraro 44
Third Base Coach - Joe Sparks 57*
Third Base Coach - Buck Showalter 48
Pitching Coach - Billy Connors 36
Batting Coach - Champ Summers 59*
Bullpen Coach - Mark Connor 52
Bullpen Catcher - Marc Hill 47
ROSTER
Catcher - Bob Geren 53, Rick Cerone 11
First Base - Don Mattingly 23, Kevin Maas 24
Second Base - Steve Sax 6
Third Base - Randy Velarde 18, Jim Leyritz 12 (C)
Shortstop - Alvaro Espinoza 13, Wayne Tolleson 2 (2B)
Left Field - Dave Winfield 31, Mel Hall 27
Center Field - Roberto Kelly 39, Oscar Azocar 50
Right Field - Jesse Barfield 29
Designated Hitter - Steve Balboni 45
Starting Pitchers:
Pascual Perez 34
Tim Leary 28
Andy Hawkins 40
Chuck Cary 51
Dave LaPoint 42
Greg Cadaret 25
Relief Pitchers:
Dave Righetti 19
Jeff Robinson 43
Lee Guetterman 35
Eric Plunk 33
TAXI SQUAD
Catcher - +Brian Dorsett 56, +Dave Sax 65, +Jeff Datz 67
Second Base - Damaso Garcia 17, +Jim Walewander 71
Outfield - Luis Polonia 22, Bob Brower 30
Starting Pitchers:
Clay Parker 38
Jimmy Jones 26
Fred Toliver 61
Britt Burns 78
Relief Pitchers:
Lance McCullers 41
John Habyan 58
PROSPECTS
Catcher - John Ramos
Second Base - Andy Stankiewicz
Third Base - Mike Blowers, Hensley Meulens
Outfield - Deion Sanders, Bernie Williams, Van Snider
Starting Pitchers:
Scott Kamieniecki
Steve Adkins
Kevin Mmahat
Dave Eiland
Relief Pitchers:
Darrin Chapin
Bob Davidson
Mark Leiter
Willie Smith
Alan Mills
* unofficial uniform number
+ six-year minor league free agent
Friday, December 7, 2018
1990 New York Yankees Player Development
BASEBALL
Vice-President, Player Personnel/Development and Scouting - George Bradley
Director of Scouting - Brian Sabean
Director of Minor League Operations - Mitch Lukevics
Minor League Coordinator - Mark Newman
Minor League Administrator - Brian Cashman
Assistant Director of Scouting - Kevin Elfering
Assistant Director of Minor League Operations - Les Parker
Head Trainer, Minor Leagues and Rehab Supervisor - Kevin Rand
Equipment Manager/Video Coordinator, Minor Leagues - David Hays
Fitness Instructor - Shawn Powell
Secretary to Vice-President - Barbara Mahovlich
Scouting Secretary - Debbie Roth
Minor League Secretary - Jennifer Bauer
ADMINISTRATION
Controller - Mike Macaluso
Director of Community Relations - Jim Szponar
Director of Public Relations - Lorenzo McDaniel
Assistant Controller - Mike Piehal
Payroll Administrator - Melissa Jordan
Secretary Treasurer's Secretary - Barbara Skelly
Receptionist - Julie Greenwood
YANKEE FARM CLUBS
AAA
Columbus Clippers
Columbus, Ohio
International League
Ballpark - Cooper Stadium
General Manager - Ken Schnacke
Manager - Stump Merrill
Coaches - Ken Rowe, Clete Boyer
Trainer - Mike Heifferon
AA
Albany-Colonie Yankees
Albany, New York
Eastern League
Ballpark - Heritage Park
General Manager - Ralph Acampora
Manager - Rick Down
Coaches - Russ Meyer, Joe Lefebvre
Trainer - Tim Weston
A (High A)
Prince William Cannons
Prince William, Virginia
Carolina League
Ballpark - William County Stadium
General Manager - Jeff Mercer
Manager - Gary Denbo
Coaches - Mike Brown, Bob Mariano
Trainer - Darren London
A (High A)
Fort Lauderdale Yankees
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Florida State League
Ballpark - Fort Lauderdale Stadium
President - Mark Zettlemeyer
Manager - Mike Hart
Coaches - Dave Schuler, Rob Thomson
Trainer - Adam Wagner
A (Low A)
Greensboro Hornets
Greensboro, North Carolina
South Atlantic League
Ballpark - War Memorial Stadium
General Manager - John Dittrich
Manager - Brian Butterfield
Coaches - Dave Jorn, Ted Uhlaender, Rich Arena
Trainer - Kelly Sharitt
A (Short-Season A)
Oneonta Yankees
Oneonta, New York
New York-Penn League
Ballpark - Damaschke Field
President - Sam Nader
Manager - Trey Hillman
Coaches - Mark Shiflett, Ken Dominguez, Brian Milner
Rookie
Tampa Yankees
Tampa, Florida
Gulf Coast League
Ballpark - Yankee Complex
General Manager - Les Parker
Manager - Glenn Sherlock
Coaches - Hoyt Wilhelm, Neil Fiala, Mark Rose
Trainer - Tom Raynor
Roving Pitching Coordinator - Tony Cloninger
Roving Hitting Instructor - Dan Radison
Roving Catching Instructor - Marc Hill
Infield Defense - Mark Weidemaier
YANKEE SCOUTING
Major League Scouts:
Clyde King - Special Assignments
Bob Lemon - Special Assignments
Gene Michael - Major League Scout
Dick Tidrow - Major League Scout
Fred Goodman - Major League Scout
Brandy Davis - Major League Scout
Charles "Boots" Day - Major League Scout
Jack Hubbard - Professional Scouting
Cross-Checkers:
Bill Livesey - National Cross-Checker and Special Assignments
Jack Gillis - Eastern States
Stan Saleski - Central States
Don Lindeberg - Western States
Dick Groch - Coordinator of Canadian Scouting
Area Supervisors:
Mark Batchko - New Mexico, Texas (North of Waco), Arkansas, Greater Memphis
Hop Cassady - Big Ten and Mid-American Conferences
Joe DiCarlo - New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Walt Dixon - South Carolina, Georgia
Carl Moesche - Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Greg Orr - Northern California, Nevada, Utah
Herb Raybourn - Puerto Rico
Joe Robison - Texas (South of Waco), Louisiana, Mississippi
Rudy Santin - Florida (South of Route 70 and East of Route 17)
Bill Schmidt - Arizona, California from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo to San Clemente
Tim Schmidt - California from San Bernadino to San Clemente to San Diego
Ken Stauffer - Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri
Jeff Taylor - Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina
Paul Turco - Florida (North of Route 70 and West of Route 17)
Mark Wolever - Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Leon Wurth - Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama
Special Assignments:
Bill Haller - Midwest
Jack Llewelyn - Southwest Florida
Jim Naples - Upstate New York
Latin American Scouting:
Herb Raybourn - Director of Latin American Operations
Luis Arroyo - Puerto Rico
Arturo DeFreitas - Director of Dominican Republic Academy
Lazaro Del Orbe - Dominican Republic
Julio Division - Dominican Republic
Pedro Ithier - Puerto Rico
Leo Lacie - Aruba
Raul Ortega - Venezuela
1990 Spring Training Yankee Scout Signings:
MARK BATCHKO: Todd Brown (1989), James Maudlin (1989), Ricky Rhodes (1988), Richard Turrentine (1989), Scoy Van Scoyoc (1989), Thomas Wiley (1989)
GEORGE BRADLEY: Mark Leiter (1988), Dan McMurtrie (1988), Jeffrey Sellers (1989), Joseph Sparks (1990)
WILLY CALVINO: Damaso Garcia (1975)
WHITEY DEHART: Mitch Lyden (1983)
JOE DICARLO: Dan Arendas (1986), Arthur Canestro (1988), Bill Dacosta (1987), Pat Kelly (1988), Frank Seminara (1988)
JULIO DIVISION: Onesimo Batista (1990)
FRED FERREIRA: Javier Albedjo (1989), Oscar Azocar (1983), Antonio Baldiris (1987), Jovino Caraval (1986), Manuel Castillo (1987), Frendy Castro (1988), Rafael Conception (1988), Jose De La Cruz (1989), Prosculo Delossantos (1988), Daniel Felipe (1988), Andres Fernandez (1989), Santos Garcia (1986), Nelson Guevara (1989), Adolfo Harris (1989), Enrique Hernandez (1988), Ramon Jimenez (1986), Kenneth Juarbe (1987), Roberto Kelly (1982), Mario Lantigua (1989), Johnny Leon (1987), Minguez Liriano (1988), Fidel Mane (1987), Hensley Meulens (1985), Orlando Miller (1987), Amado Montano (1989), Reynaldo Montenegro (1989), Errol Nelson (1988), Sherman Obando (1987), Carlos Padilla (1987), Angel Paulino (1988), Olmelindo Pena (1989), Cesar Perez (1987), Julio Perez (1989), Rafael Quirico (1987), Andres Rodriguez (1988), Carlos Rodriguez (1987), Daniel Sanchez (1990), Sandi Santiago (1988), Miguel Sutten (1989), Ricky Torres (1984), Luis Varela (1989), Hector Vargas (1985), Bernie Williams (1985), Mauricio Zazueta (1988)
ORRIN FREEMAN: Jason Maas (1985), Vince Phillips (1987), Andy Stankiewicz (1986)
JACK GILLIS: Tim Becker (1986), Rod Ehrhard (1987), Dave Eiland (1987), Sterling Hitchcock (1989), David Howell (1988), Adin Lohrey (1989), Richard Polack (1989), Pop Popplewell (1987), Scott Romano (1989), Jerry Rub (1986), Tuck Tucker (1989)
DICK GROCH: John Brubaker (1988), Darrin Chapin (1986), Doug Gogolewski (1987), Elston Hansen (1989), Lew Hill (1987), Jeff Hoffman (1988), Mark Hutton (1988), Dan Johnston (1989), Scott Kamieniecki (1986), Edward Martel (1987), Stevie Perry (1988), Bruce Prybylinski (1988), Jason Robertson (1989), Danny Roman (1987), Brian Turner (1989), Bob Zeihen (1988)
JIM GRUZDIS: Bob Davidson (1984), Freddie Hailey (1987), Red Morrison (1987)
BOB HARTSFIELD: Jason Bridges (1988), Russ Davis (1988), Nookie Garland (1989), Sean Gilliam (1989), Cullen Hartzog (1988), Jeff Livesey (1988), James Moody (1989), Jerry Nielsen (1988), Deion Sanders (1988), Don Stanford (1987)
JACK HUBBARD: Joe Gast (1989)
DON LINDEBERG: Royal Clayton (1987), Todd Devereaux (1989), Tony Gwinn (1986), Jay Makemson (1987), Vince Phillips (1987), Eric Plunk (1981), John Seeburger (1988), J.T. Snow (1989), Tom Weeks (1987)
BILL LIVESEY: Steve Balboni (1978), Jim Leyritz (1985), Kevin Maas (1986), David Turgeon (1987)
BOB NIEMAN: Eric Plunk (1981)
GREG ORR: Timothy Cooper (1989), Hernan Cortes (1987), Andy Fox (1989), Brian Johnson (1989), Todd Malone (1988), Curtis Ralph (1988)
MEADE PALMER: Steve Adkins (1986)
GUST POULOS: Don Mattingly (1979)
HERB RAYBOURN : Pom Pom Cumberbatch (1989), Christian Paulino (1990), Ruben Pujols (1990), Alexis Santaella (1989)
JOHN RICHARDS: Juan Rosario (1990), Salustiano Sierra (1990)
JAX ROBERTSON: Don Mattingly (1979)
JOE ROBISON: Bobby Dickerson (1987), Herb Erhardt (1988), John Jarvis (1989), Jay Knoblauh (1988), Michael Rhodes (1988), Russ Springer (1989), Gerald Williams (1987)
BRIAN SABEAN: Bob Green (1985), Chris Howard (1986), Mark Leiter (1988), John Ramos (1986)
STAN SALESKI: Ralph Kraus (1986), Matt Michael (1988), Tracy Slone (1989), Dedrick Strickland (1989)
RUDY SANTIN: Kirk Dullom (1989), Peter Gietzen (1989), Roberto Munoz (1988), Rey Noriega (1989), Larry Stanford (1989), Jose Vazquez (1989), John Viera (1989), Larry Walker (1989)
BILL SCHMIDT: Richard Barnwell (1989)
CHRIS SMITH: Bobby DeJardin (1988), Don Sparks (1988)
JEFF TAYLOR: Mike Draper (1988), Jeff Johnson (1988), Billy Masse (1988), Skip Nelloms (1988), Joe Ross (1989)
DICK TIDROW: Mike Gardella (1989), Jim Haller (1989), Mark Ohlms (1988), Paul Oster (1989)
PAUL TURCO: Brad Ausmus (1987), Kenny Greer (1988)
1990 YANKEES YEARBOOK "ON THE WAY UP" YANKEES
Oscar Azocar (OF)
Darrin Chapin (RHP)
Bob Davidson (RHP)
Scott Kamieniecki (RHP)
Kevin Maas (1B-OF)
Kevin Mmahat (LHP)
Andy Stankiewicz (2B)
Bernie Williams (OF)
MINOR LEAGUE DEPARTMENT
"Developing minor league talent and at the same time having winning teams- that is what the Yankee farm system did in 1989. Now, after sending a number of players to 'The Show' and producing championships in three of five leagues a year ago, the Yankees will try to repeat that success in 1990.
There will be a whole different look this year in Columbus, home of the Yankees' Triple-A team. In 1989, a number of key men for the Clippers became major contributors in New York. The Clippers lost manager Bucky Dent, hitting coach Champ Summers, and players Roberto Kelly, Alvaro Espinoza and Bob Geren- who started with or were promoted to the big club and were key contributors. And still, the team finished 77-69, good for second place in the Western Division- four games behind.
'Our top priority is to produce players who can help us at the major league level,' said Mitch Lukevics, director of minor league operations for the Yankees. 'In that respect, we were very successful last year.'
This year the Clippers are managed by Carl 'Stump' Merrill, who is well-respected in the Yankee organization. Stump managed at every level of the Yankee farm system from 1978-84 and parts of 1985 and 1988, finishing first in five of his seven full seasons and second the other two. He was then a coach with the Yankees [under Yogi Berra in 1985 and] from 1986-87.
Merrill takes over a team that, despite losing a number of players, is still considered a veteran squad. Outfielder/first baseman Kevin Maas, who had a .320 average in 1989 while being hampered by a knee injury, will start in Columbus this year. So too will outfielder Oscar Azocar, who opened a lot of eyes last year by hitting .292 for the Clippers after a mid-season promotion from Double-A ball.
On the mound for the Clippers this year is a trio of young right-handed prospects. Dave Eiland, who saw some action for the Yankees in 1988 and '89, was 9-4 with a 3.76 ERA for Columbus last year. Bob Davidson made a successful mid-season jump to Triple-A, where he went 8-5 with a 1.83 ERA, allowing only 71 hits in 93 innings pitched. Another prospect the Yankees are high on is Mark Leiter, who made the jump all the way from Class-A to Columbus last year. Leiter, whose brother Al was a lefty starter for the Yankees, was 9-6 with the Clippers last season.
'With a lot of Double-A players making the jump to Triple-A last year, this year we are fielding a young yet experienced club in Columbus,' said Lukevics. 'It'll be a team with a lot of ability.'
The prize of the farm system last year was the Double-A Albany-Colonie Yankees. In addition to promoting a number of players to Columbus, these Yankees were an outstanding 92-48, winning the Eastern League championship for the second straight year.
'They had an outstanding year,' said Lukevics. 'They did one of the hardest things there is in sports, and that's to win when you are expected to win.'
Last year's team featured many veteran players and an experienced manager in Buck Showalter, who this year is a coach on the major league staff in New York.
Catcher/outfielder/third baseman Jim Leyritz, who led the league with a .315 average, will most likely move up. Same for first baseman Rob Sepanek, who led the league with 22 home runs; second baseman Andy Stankiewicz, who hit .267 and led the league in runs, stolen bases and sacrifice flies; and catcher John Ramos, who batted .273 for Albany in 1989.
Three top pitching prospects should also get a chance with Columbus this year. They are right-hander Royal Clayton (16-4), southpaw Steve Adkins (12-1) and righty Scott Kamieniecki (10-9)- who led the league with 140 strikeouts.
Expect a whole new set of faces at Albany this year, starting with the manager. Though he'll be making his managerial debut in the Yankee organization this year, Rick Down is an experienced and capable baseball man. The roving hitting instructor in the Yankee system last year, his coaching/managerial experience dates back to 1976 and includes two years (1987-88) with the Angels on the major league level.
The 72-66 Prince William Cannons had a tremendous comeback last year en route to winning the Carolina League championship. After going 30-39 and finishing fourth in the first half of the season, these Yankees went 42-27 to finish first in the second half.
This year Gary Denbo, an outstanding young manager, will take over as manager at Prince William. Ironically, Denbo was the manager of the Cincinnati Reds' Greensboro team last year, which is now part of the Yankee organization.
'This year we'll have a mixed squad at Prince William,' says Lukevics. 'A lot of guys who were in Ft. Lauderdale, Sarasota and Oneonta last year will be in Prince William this season.'
Among those expected to move up in 1990 are first baseman J. T. Snow, who had an outstanding year in Oneonta, and outfielder Sherman Obando, tabbed as the top prospect in the New York-Penn League while with Oneonta in '89. Pitcher Mike Gardella, who led the New York-Penn League in saves last year; Jim Wiley, an impressive 20-year-old who showed a lot of promise in Sarasota; and Cullen Hartzog, who was a promising pitcher in Ft. Lauderdale, should end up in Prince William in 1990.
Ft. Lauderdale had the toughest season of all Yankee teams in 1989, finishing 11th (61-77) in the 14-team Florida State League. This year the team will be managed by Mike Hart, who last year was manager of the Double-A Reading Phillies.
The Yankees will be moving a number of players who were in rookie ball last year to Class-A in Ft. Lauderdale. Among them are pitchers Russ Springer (RHP) and Jim Haller (LHP), and catcher Brian Johnson. All three were in Sarasota last year.
'We're looking at a younger club at Ft. Lauderdale, which we hope will be somewhat competitive,' says Lukevics. 'Any time you get younger kids in the Florida State League it's a tough go because it's a very experienced league.'
That is why the Yankees acquired the Greensboro team in the last off-season. 'The South Atlantic is generally considered a slower level Single-A league than the Florida State or Carolina Leagues,' says Lukevics. 'We felt having a team from our organization in a slower league would better enhance our player development.'
Greensboro's manager this year is Brian Butterfield, a young man who has coached in the Yankee organization since 1984. In 1988, his first year as a manager, Butterfield led Sarasota to a championship.
The team will be comprised of a number of young, first full-year players. Among those expected to start the year at Greensboro are left-handed pitcher Sterling Hitchcock, rated by Baseball America as the top prospect in the Gulf Coast League for Sarasota in 1989, and third baseman Andy Fox, rated as the second best prospect in the league. Others making the jump are right-handed pitcher Mark Hutton, a 6-6, 210-pound native of Australia who was 6-2 for Oneonta last year, and outfielder Jesse Robertson, who will be promoted from Sarasota.
Rosters of the Oneonta and Tampa Yankees will mostly be comprised of players selected in the amateur draft from June 5-7. Others on those teams will come from extended spring training, the two-month session for players not making any of the other clubs. Oneonta will begin New York-Penn League play on June 21, and Tampa will begin action in the Gulf Coast League on June 18.
Last year, in Butterfield's first year there, Oneonta went 48-27 and finished in second place. Taking over as manager this year is Trey Hillman, after serving as a coach at Prince William in '89. Hillman makes his managerial debut this season.
Tampa finished 41-22 last year, winning a second consecutive Gulf Coast League championship. These Yankees will also be led by a Yankee coach making his managerial debut. Glenn Sherlock, a coach at Albany last year, will be managing Tampa in 1990."
-Charles J. Alfaro, Yankees Magazine (1990 New York Yankees Scorebook & Souvenir Program)
Vice-President, Player Personnel/Development and Scouting - George Bradley
Director of Scouting - Brian Sabean
Director of Minor League Operations - Mitch Lukevics
Minor League Coordinator - Mark Newman
Minor League Administrator - Brian Cashman
Assistant Director of Scouting - Kevin Elfering
Assistant Director of Minor League Operations - Les Parker
Head Trainer, Minor Leagues and Rehab Supervisor - Kevin Rand
Equipment Manager/Video Coordinator, Minor Leagues - David Hays
Fitness Instructor - Shawn Powell
Secretary to Vice-President - Barbara Mahovlich
Scouting Secretary - Debbie Roth
Minor League Secretary - Jennifer Bauer
ADMINISTRATION
Controller - Mike Macaluso
Director of Community Relations - Jim Szponar
Director of Public Relations - Lorenzo McDaniel
Assistant Controller - Mike Piehal
Payroll Administrator - Melissa Jordan
Secretary Treasurer's Secretary - Barbara Skelly
Receptionist - Julie Greenwood
YANKEE FARM CLUBS
AAA
Columbus Clippers
Columbus, Ohio
International League
Ballpark - Cooper Stadium
General Manager - Ken Schnacke
Manager - Stump Merrill
Coaches - Ken Rowe, Clete Boyer
Trainer - Mike Heifferon
AA
Albany-Colonie Yankees
Albany, New York
Eastern League
Ballpark - Heritage Park
General Manager - Ralph Acampora
Manager - Rick Down
Coaches - Russ Meyer, Joe Lefebvre
Trainer - Tim Weston
A (High A)
Prince William Cannons
Prince William, Virginia
Carolina League
Ballpark - William County Stadium
General Manager - Jeff Mercer
Manager - Gary Denbo
Coaches - Mike Brown, Bob Mariano
Trainer - Darren London
A (High A)
Fort Lauderdale Yankees
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Florida State League
Ballpark - Fort Lauderdale Stadium
President - Mark Zettlemeyer
Manager - Mike Hart
Coaches - Dave Schuler, Rob Thomson
Trainer - Adam Wagner
A (Low A)
Greensboro Hornets
Greensboro, North Carolina
South Atlantic League
Ballpark - War Memorial Stadium
General Manager - John Dittrich
Manager - Brian Butterfield
Coaches - Dave Jorn, Ted Uhlaender, Rich Arena
Trainer - Kelly Sharitt
A (Short-Season A)
Oneonta Yankees
Oneonta, New York
New York-Penn League
Ballpark - Damaschke Field
President - Sam Nader
Manager - Trey Hillman
Coaches - Mark Shiflett, Ken Dominguez, Brian Milner
Rookie
Tampa Yankees
Tampa, Florida
Gulf Coast League
Ballpark - Yankee Complex
General Manager - Les Parker
Manager - Glenn Sherlock
Coaches - Hoyt Wilhelm, Neil Fiala, Mark Rose
Trainer - Tom Raynor
Roving Pitching Coordinator - Tony Cloninger
Roving Hitting Instructor - Dan Radison
Roving Catching Instructor - Marc Hill
Infield Defense - Mark Weidemaier
YANKEE SCOUTING
Major League Scouts:
Clyde King - Special Assignments
Bob Lemon - Special Assignments
Gene Michael - Major League Scout
Dick Tidrow - Major League Scout
Fred Goodman - Major League Scout
Brandy Davis - Major League Scout
Charles "Boots" Day - Major League Scout
Jack Hubbard - Professional Scouting
Cross-Checkers:
Bill Livesey - National Cross-Checker and Special Assignments
Jack Gillis - Eastern States
Stan Saleski - Central States
Don Lindeberg - Western States
Dick Groch - Coordinator of Canadian Scouting
Area Supervisors:
Mark Batchko - New Mexico, Texas (North of Waco), Arkansas, Greater Memphis
Hop Cassady - Big Ten and Mid-American Conferences
Joe DiCarlo - New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Walt Dixon - South Carolina, Georgia
Carl Moesche - Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Greg Orr - Northern California, Nevada, Utah
Herb Raybourn - Puerto Rico
Joe Robison - Texas (South of Waco), Louisiana, Mississippi
Rudy Santin - Florida (South of Route 70 and East of Route 17)
Bill Schmidt - Arizona, California from Bakersfield to San Luis Obispo to San Clemente
Tim Schmidt - California from San Bernadino to San Clemente to San Diego
Ken Stauffer - Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri
Jeff Taylor - Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina
Paul Turco - Florida (North of Route 70 and West of Route 17)
Mark Wolever - Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Leon Wurth - Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama
Special Assignments:
Bill Haller - Midwest
Jack Llewelyn - Southwest Florida
Jim Naples - Upstate New York
Latin American Scouting:
Herb Raybourn - Director of Latin American Operations
Luis Arroyo - Puerto Rico
Arturo DeFreitas - Director of Dominican Republic Academy
Lazaro Del Orbe - Dominican Republic
Julio Division - Dominican Republic
Pedro Ithier - Puerto Rico
Leo Lacie - Aruba
Raul Ortega - Venezuela
1990 Spring Training Yankee Scout Signings:
MARK BATCHKO: Todd Brown (1989), James Maudlin (1989), Ricky Rhodes (1988), Richard Turrentine (1989), Scoy Van Scoyoc (1989), Thomas Wiley (1989)
GEORGE BRADLEY: Mark Leiter (1988), Dan McMurtrie (1988), Jeffrey Sellers (1989), Joseph Sparks (1990)
WILLY CALVINO: Damaso Garcia (1975)
WHITEY DEHART: Mitch Lyden (1983)
JOE DICARLO: Dan Arendas (1986), Arthur Canestro (1988), Bill Dacosta (1987), Pat Kelly (1988), Frank Seminara (1988)
JULIO DIVISION: Onesimo Batista (1990)
FRED FERREIRA: Javier Albedjo (1989), Oscar Azocar (1983), Antonio Baldiris (1987), Jovino Caraval (1986), Manuel Castillo (1987), Frendy Castro (1988), Rafael Conception (1988), Jose De La Cruz (1989), Prosculo Delossantos (1988), Daniel Felipe (1988), Andres Fernandez (1989), Santos Garcia (1986), Nelson Guevara (1989), Adolfo Harris (1989), Enrique Hernandez (1988), Ramon Jimenez (1986), Kenneth Juarbe (1987), Roberto Kelly (1982), Mario Lantigua (1989), Johnny Leon (1987), Minguez Liriano (1988), Fidel Mane (1987), Hensley Meulens (1985), Orlando Miller (1987), Amado Montano (1989), Reynaldo Montenegro (1989), Errol Nelson (1988), Sherman Obando (1987), Carlos Padilla (1987), Angel Paulino (1988), Olmelindo Pena (1989), Cesar Perez (1987), Julio Perez (1989), Rafael Quirico (1987), Andres Rodriguez (1988), Carlos Rodriguez (1987), Daniel Sanchez (1990), Sandi Santiago (1988), Miguel Sutten (1989), Ricky Torres (1984), Luis Varela (1989), Hector Vargas (1985), Bernie Williams (1985), Mauricio Zazueta (1988)
ORRIN FREEMAN: Jason Maas (1985), Vince Phillips (1987), Andy Stankiewicz (1986)
JACK GILLIS: Tim Becker (1986), Rod Ehrhard (1987), Dave Eiland (1987), Sterling Hitchcock (1989), David Howell (1988), Adin Lohrey (1989), Richard Polack (1989), Pop Popplewell (1987), Scott Romano (1989), Jerry Rub (1986), Tuck Tucker (1989)
DICK GROCH: John Brubaker (1988), Darrin Chapin (1986), Doug Gogolewski (1987), Elston Hansen (1989), Lew Hill (1987), Jeff Hoffman (1988), Mark Hutton (1988), Dan Johnston (1989), Scott Kamieniecki (1986), Edward Martel (1987), Stevie Perry (1988), Bruce Prybylinski (1988), Jason Robertson (1989), Danny Roman (1987), Brian Turner (1989), Bob Zeihen (1988)
JIM GRUZDIS: Bob Davidson (1984), Freddie Hailey (1987), Red Morrison (1987)
BOB HARTSFIELD: Jason Bridges (1988), Russ Davis (1988), Nookie Garland (1989), Sean Gilliam (1989), Cullen Hartzog (1988), Jeff Livesey (1988), James Moody (1989), Jerry Nielsen (1988), Deion Sanders (1988), Don Stanford (1987)
JACK HUBBARD: Joe Gast (1989)
DON LINDEBERG: Royal Clayton (1987), Todd Devereaux (1989), Tony Gwinn (1986), Jay Makemson (1987), Vince Phillips (1987), Eric Plunk (1981), John Seeburger (1988), J.T. Snow (1989), Tom Weeks (1987)
BILL LIVESEY: Steve Balboni (1978), Jim Leyritz (1985), Kevin Maas (1986), David Turgeon (1987)
BOB NIEMAN: Eric Plunk (1981)
GREG ORR: Timothy Cooper (1989), Hernan Cortes (1987), Andy Fox (1989), Brian Johnson (1989), Todd Malone (1988), Curtis Ralph (1988)
MEADE PALMER: Steve Adkins (1986)
GUST POULOS: Don Mattingly (1979)
HERB RAYBOURN : Pom Pom Cumberbatch (1989), Christian Paulino (1990), Ruben Pujols (1990), Alexis Santaella (1989)
JOHN RICHARDS: Juan Rosario (1990), Salustiano Sierra (1990)
JAX ROBERTSON: Don Mattingly (1979)
JOE ROBISON: Bobby Dickerson (1987), Herb Erhardt (1988), John Jarvis (1989), Jay Knoblauh (1988), Michael Rhodes (1988), Russ Springer (1989), Gerald Williams (1987)
BRIAN SABEAN: Bob Green (1985), Chris Howard (1986), Mark Leiter (1988), John Ramos (1986)
STAN SALESKI: Ralph Kraus (1986), Matt Michael (1988), Tracy Slone (1989), Dedrick Strickland (1989)
RUDY SANTIN: Kirk Dullom (1989), Peter Gietzen (1989), Roberto Munoz (1988), Rey Noriega (1989), Larry Stanford (1989), Jose Vazquez (1989), John Viera (1989), Larry Walker (1989)
BILL SCHMIDT: Richard Barnwell (1989)
CHRIS SMITH: Bobby DeJardin (1988), Don Sparks (1988)
JEFF TAYLOR: Mike Draper (1988), Jeff Johnson (1988), Billy Masse (1988), Skip Nelloms (1988), Joe Ross (1989)
DICK TIDROW: Mike Gardella (1989), Jim Haller (1989), Mark Ohlms (1988), Paul Oster (1989)
PAUL TURCO: Brad Ausmus (1987), Kenny Greer (1988)
1990 YANKEES YEARBOOK "ON THE WAY UP" YANKEES
Oscar Azocar (OF)
Darrin Chapin (RHP)
Bob Davidson (RHP)
Scott Kamieniecki (RHP)
Kevin Maas (1B-OF)
Kevin Mmahat (LHP)
Andy Stankiewicz (2B)
Bernie Williams (OF)
MINOR LEAGUE DEPARTMENT
"Developing minor league talent and at the same time having winning teams- that is what the Yankee farm system did in 1989. Now, after sending a number of players to 'The Show' and producing championships in three of five leagues a year ago, the Yankees will try to repeat that success in 1990.
There will be a whole different look this year in Columbus, home of the Yankees' Triple-A team. In 1989, a number of key men for the Clippers became major contributors in New York. The Clippers lost manager Bucky Dent, hitting coach Champ Summers, and players Roberto Kelly, Alvaro Espinoza and Bob Geren- who started with or were promoted to the big club and were key contributors. And still, the team finished 77-69, good for second place in the Western Division- four games behind.
'Our top priority is to produce players who can help us at the major league level,' said Mitch Lukevics, director of minor league operations for the Yankees. 'In that respect, we were very successful last year.'
This year the Clippers are managed by Carl 'Stump' Merrill, who is well-respected in the Yankee organization. Stump managed at every level of the Yankee farm system from 1978-84 and parts of 1985 and 1988, finishing first in five of his seven full seasons and second the other two. He was then a coach with the Yankees [under Yogi Berra in 1985 and] from 1986-87.
Merrill takes over a team that, despite losing a number of players, is still considered a veteran squad. Outfielder/first baseman Kevin Maas, who had a .320 average in 1989 while being hampered by a knee injury, will start in Columbus this year. So too will outfielder Oscar Azocar, who opened a lot of eyes last year by hitting .292 for the Clippers after a mid-season promotion from Double-A ball.
On the mound for the Clippers this year is a trio of young right-handed prospects. Dave Eiland, who saw some action for the Yankees in 1988 and '89, was 9-4 with a 3.76 ERA for Columbus last year. Bob Davidson made a successful mid-season jump to Triple-A, where he went 8-5 with a 1.83 ERA, allowing only 71 hits in 93 innings pitched. Another prospect the Yankees are high on is Mark Leiter, who made the jump all the way from Class-A to Columbus last year. Leiter, whose brother Al was a lefty starter for the Yankees, was 9-6 with the Clippers last season.
'With a lot of Double-A players making the jump to Triple-A last year, this year we are fielding a young yet experienced club in Columbus,' said Lukevics. 'It'll be a team with a lot of ability.'
The prize of the farm system last year was the Double-A Albany-Colonie Yankees. In addition to promoting a number of players to Columbus, these Yankees were an outstanding 92-48, winning the Eastern League championship for the second straight year.
'They had an outstanding year,' said Lukevics. 'They did one of the hardest things there is in sports, and that's to win when you are expected to win.'
Last year's team featured many veteran players and an experienced manager in Buck Showalter, who this year is a coach on the major league staff in New York.
Catcher/outfielder/third baseman Jim Leyritz, who led the league with a .315 average, will most likely move up. Same for first baseman Rob Sepanek, who led the league with 22 home runs; second baseman Andy Stankiewicz, who hit .267 and led the league in runs, stolen bases and sacrifice flies; and catcher John Ramos, who batted .273 for Albany in 1989.
Three top pitching prospects should also get a chance with Columbus this year. They are right-hander Royal Clayton (16-4), southpaw Steve Adkins (12-1) and righty Scott Kamieniecki (10-9)- who led the league with 140 strikeouts.
Expect a whole new set of faces at Albany this year, starting with the manager. Though he'll be making his managerial debut in the Yankee organization this year, Rick Down is an experienced and capable baseball man. The roving hitting instructor in the Yankee system last year, his coaching/managerial experience dates back to 1976 and includes two years (1987-88) with the Angels on the major league level.
The 72-66 Prince William Cannons had a tremendous comeback last year en route to winning the Carolina League championship. After going 30-39 and finishing fourth in the first half of the season, these Yankees went 42-27 to finish first in the second half.
This year Gary Denbo, an outstanding young manager, will take over as manager at Prince William. Ironically, Denbo was the manager of the Cincinnati Reds' Greensboro team last year, which is now part of the Yankee organization.
'This year we'll have a mixed squad at Prince William,' says Lukevics. 'A lot of guys who were in Ft. Lauderdale, Sarasota and Oneonta last year will be in Prince William this season.'
Among those expected to move up in 1990 are first baseman J. T. Snow, who had an outstanding year in Oneonta, and outfielder Sherman Obando, tabbed as the top prospect in the New York-Penn League while with Oneonta in '89. Pitcher Mike Gardella, who led the New York-Penn League in saves last year; Jim Wiley, an impressive 20-year-old who showed a lot of promise in Sarasota; and Cullen Hartzog, who was a promising pitcher in Ft. Lauderdale, should end up in Prince William in 1990.
Ft. Lauderdale had the toughest season of all Yankee teams in 1989, finishing 11th (61-77) in the 14-team Florida State League. This year the team will be managed by Mike Hart, who last year was manager of the Double-A Reading Phillies.
The Yankees will be moving a number of players who were in rookie ball last year to Class-A in Ft. Lauderdale. Among them are pitchers Russ Springer (RHP) and Jim Haller (LHP), and catcher Brian Johnson. All three were in Sarasota last year.
'We're looking at a younger club at Ft. Lauderdale, which we hope will be somewhat competitive,' says Lukevics. 'Any time you get younger kids in the Florida State League it's a tough go because it's a very experienced league.'
That is why the Yankees acquired the Greensboro team in the last off-season. 'The South Atlantic is generally considered a slower level Single-A league than the Florida State or Carolina Leagues,' says Lukevics. 'We felt having a team from our organization in a slower league would better enhance our player development.'
Greensboro's manager this year is Brian Butterfield, a young man who has coached in the Yankee organization since 1984. In 1988, his first year as a manager, Butterfield led Sarasota to a championship.
The team will be comprised of a number of young, first full-year players. Among those expected to start the year at Greensboro are left-handed pitcher Sterling Hitchcock, rated by Baseball America as the top prospect in the Gulf Coast League for Sarasota in 1989, and third baseman Andy Fox, rated as the second best prospect in the league. Others making the jump are right-handed pitcher Mark Hutton, a 6-6, 210-pound native of Australia who was 6-2 for Oneonta last year, and outfielder Jesse Robertson, who will be promoted from Sarasota.
Rosters of the Oneonta and Tampa Yankees will mostly be comprised of players selected in the amateur draft from June 5-7. Others on those teams will come from extended spring training, the two-month session for players not making any of the other clubs. Oneonta will begin New York-Penn League play on June 21, and Tampa will begin action in the Gulf Coast League on June 18.
Last year, in Butterfield's first year there, Oneonta went 48-27 and finished in second place. Taking over as manager this year is Trey Hillman, after serving as a coach at Prince William in '89. Hillman makes his managerial debut this season.
Tampa finished 41-22 last year, winning a second consecutive Gulf Coast League championship. These Yankees will also be led by a Yankee coach making his managerial debut. Glenn Sherlock, a coach at Albany last year, will be managing Tampa in 1990."
-Charles J. Alfaro, Yankees Magazine (1990 New York Yankees Scorebook & Souvenir Program)
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