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1991 New York Yankees Management Profiles
ROBERT NEDERLANDER (Managing General Partner)
"Baseball and Broadway have come together this year as Robert E. Nederlander becomes the new Managing General Partner of the New York Yankees Partnership.
Bob Nederlander is the youngest son of a family prominent for three generations in ownership, management and operation of Broadway theatres and amphitheatres, and producers of distinguished entertainment. The Nederlander Organization owns and/or operates the largest chain of legitimate theatres in the world. Nederlander, along with his brothers Harry and James, became a limited partner in the New York Yankees Partnership in 1973 when George Steinbrenner acquired the team from CBS.
Nederlander attended the University of Michigan where he earned a B.A. in economics and a J.D. in law. He was captain of the Big Ten Championship tennis team and received the Fielding Yost Award for Outstanding Studies, Athletics and Leadership.
Nederlander served as a Regent for the University of Michigan for 16 years. He is a fellow of both the American and Michigan Bar Associations, a recipient of the University President's Service Citation, and served as Chairman of the University's $160 million Capital Campaign. Most recently he was awarded a Doctor of Honorary Law Degree from the University of Michigan.
Nederlander is Chairman of the Board of Allis-Chalmers Corporation, Riddelink Holding Company (the parent company of the Riddell football helmet company) and Mego Corporation. He is also a director of the American Heart Foundation."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
GENE MICHAEL (Vice-President and General Manager)
"The 1991 season constitutes Gene Michael's 21st year in the Yankee organization as a player, coach, manager, general manager or scout. On August 20, 1990, when he was transferred from his scouting position to Vice-President and General Manager, Michael started his second stint in that capacity with the Yankees.
Michael scouted and coached from 1988-90 prior to his appointment. The only time he spent away from the Yankee organization was during the 1986 and 1987 campaigns, when he managed the Chicago Cubs [and in 1975 and 1976 while playing for Detroit and Boston]. From 1983-86, Michael was an on-field coach for the Yankees.
In 1981 he managed the Yankees to a first-half championship in a split season and remained into September before being replaced by Bob Lemon. He took over as manager again in 1982, replacing Lemon 14 games into the season. Michael, in turn, was replaced by Clyde King after 86 games.
His other stint as General Manager came in 1980, with the Yankees posting a 103-59 record, good for first place in the American League East.
Michael was a coach in 1976 and 1978 and worked in the front office in 1977. In 1979, he had his first taste of managing, leading the Columbus Clippers to the International League Championship.
Michael played in the major leagues from 1966-76 with five different clubs: Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, the Yankees (1968-74), Detroit and Boston. Overall, the steady fielding shortstop hit .229 and had a .963 career average with the glove.
Gene lives in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. He has three grown children: Sandra, Mark and Matthew. He is the founder of the 'Gene Michael Fund,' a chapter of the 'Tomorrow's Children Fund.' The fund raises money for research, care and assistance for children's cancer at the Hackensack Medical Center."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
MARK NEWMAN (Minor League Coordinator of Instruction)
"Mark graduated from Wheeling (IL) High School in 1967 and attended Southern Illinois University. While pitching for the Salukis he earned Academic All-American honors and collected a B.A. and M.A. in political science. Following his undergraduate studies, Mark earned a Juris Doctorate at the University of Illinois.
He coached nine years at his alma mater before taking the head coaching job at Old Dominion University where he led the Monarchs from 1980-89. He joined the Yankee organization in 1989 as Minor League Coordinator and will serve in the same capacity in 1991."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
"Baseball and Broadway have come together this year as Robert E. Nederlander becomes the new Managing General Partner of the New York Yankees Partnership.
Bob Nederlander is the youngest son of a family prominent for three generations in ownership, management and operation of Broadway theatres and amphitheatres, and producers of distinguished entertainment. The Nederlander Organization owns and/or operates the largest chain of legitimate theatres in the world. Nederlander, along with his brothers Harry and James, became a limited partner in the New York Yankees Partnership in 1973 when George Steinbrenner acquired the team from CBS.
Nederlander attended the University of Michigan where he earned a B.A. in economics and a J.D. in law. He was captain of the Big Ten Championship tennis team and received the Fielding Yost Award for Outstanding Studies, Athletics and Leadership.
Nederlander served as a Regent for the University of Michigan for 16 years. He is a fellow of both the American and Michigan Bar Associations, a recipient of the University President's Service Citation, and served as Chairman of the University's $160 million Capital Campaign. Most recently he was awarded a Doctor of Honorary Law Degree from the University of Michigan.
Nederlander is Chairman of the Board of Allis-Chalmers Corporation, Riddelink Holding Company (the parent company of the Riddell football helmet company) and Mego Corporation. He is also a director of the American Heart Foundation."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
GENE MICHAEL (Vice-President and General Manager)
"The 1991 season constitutes Gene Michael's 21st year in the Yankee organization as a player, coach, manager, general manager or scout. On August 20, 1990, when he was transferred from his scouting position to Vice-President and General Manager, Michael started his second stint in that capacity with the Yankees.
Michael scouted and coached from 1988-90 prior to his appointment. The only time he spent away from the Yankee organization was during the 1986 and 1987 campaigns, when he managed the Chicago Cubs [and in 1975 and 1976 while playing for Detroit and Boston]. From 1983-86, Michael was an on-field coach for the Yankees.
In 1981 he managed the Yankees to a first-half championship in a split season and remained into September before being replaced by Bob Lemon. He took over as manager again in 1982, replacing Lemon 14 games into the season. Michael, in turn, was replaced by Clyde King after 86 games.
His other stint as General Manager came in 1980, with the Yankees posting a 103-59 record, good for first place in the American League East.
Michael was a coach in 1976 and 1978 and worked in the front office in 1977. In 1979, he had his first taste of managing, leading the Columbus Clippers to the International League Championship.
Michael played in the major leagues from 1966-76 with five different clubs: Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, the Yankees (1968-74), Detroit and Boston. Overall, the steady fielding shortstop hit .229 and had a .963 career average with the glove.
Gene lives in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. He has three grown children: Sandra, Mark and Matthew. He is the founder of the 'Gene Michael Fund,' a chapter of the 'Tomorrow's Children Fund.' The fund raises money for research, care and assistance for children's cancer at the Hackensack Medical Center."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
MARK NEWMAN (Minor League Coordinator of Instruction)
"Mark graduated from Wheeling (IL) High School in 1967 and attended Southern Illinois University. While pitching for the Salukis he earned Academic All-American honors and collected a B.A. and M.A. in political science. Following his undergraduate studies, Mark earned a Juris Doctorate at the University of Illinois.
He coached nine years at his alma mater before taking the head coaching job at Old Dominion University where he led the Monarchs from 1980-89. He joined the Yankee organization in 1989 as Minor League Coordinator and will serve in the same capacity in 1991."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
1991 Profile: George Steinbrenner
Principal Owner
"Success in both the world of business and sports is nothing new to George M. Steinbrenner, Principal Owner of the New York Yankees.
In 1973, Steinbrenner put together the group that purchased the New York Yankees from CBS. Under his direction, it took only five years for his aggressive leadership to turn the Yankees once again into World Champions. In the decade of the 1980s, the Yankees won more games than any other club in Major League Baseball. They are also the last team to win consecutive World Championships.
His success in the sports world is not limited to the Yankees. He was a multi-sport athlete at Culver Military Academy, where he is in the Athletic Hall of Fame, and at Williams College. He began his coaching career as an assistant football coach at two Big Ten schools, Northwestern and Purdue, and followed that by assembling championship basketball teams in both the National Industrial and American Basketball Leagues.
A holder of four honorary doctorate degrees, Steinbrenner is heavily involved in civic and community causes. He is the founder of the Silver Shield Foundation in New York City and the Gold Shield Foundation in Tampa, Florida, which provides college educations for all children of policemen, housing and transit police, and firefighters and state troopers who gave their lives in the line of duty."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
"Success in both the world of business and sports is nothing new to George M. Steinbrenner, Principal Owner of the New York Yankees.
In 1973, Steinbrenner put together the group that purchased the New York Yankees from CBS. Under his direction, it took only five years for his aggressive leadership to turn the Yankees once again into World Champions. In the decade of the 1980s, the Yankees won more games than any other club in Major League Baseball. They are also the last team to win consecutive World Championships.
His success in the sports world is not limited to the Yankees. He was a multi-sport athlete at Culver Military Academy, where he is in the Athletic Hall of Fame, and at Williams College. He began his coaching career as an assistant football coach at two Big Ten schools, Northwestern and Purdue, and followed that by assembling championship basketball teams in both the National Industrial and American Basketball Leagues.
A holder of four honorary doctorate degrees, Steinbrenner is heavily involved in civic and community causes. He is the founder of the Silver Shield Foundation in New York City and the Gold Shield Foundation in Tampa, Florida, which provides college educations for all children of policemen, housing and transit police, and firefighters and state troopers who gave their lives in the line of duty."
-1991 New York Yankees Information Guide
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Saturday, January 12, 2019
1991 New York Yankees Outlook
HITTING
"If Don Mattingly can return to form, it will make a vast difference in an offense that ranked last in the American League in batting average (.241), runs (603), slugging percentage (.366) and on-base percentage (.300) in 1990. Back problems limited Mattingly 102 games, his string of .300 seasons ended at six with a .256 average and he failed to show his usual punch with only five homers and 42 RBI.
The Yankees have high hopes for 1990 rookie sensation Kevin Maas (.252, 21, 41) and ever-improving Roberto Kelly (.285, 15, 61). Kelly ranked third in the AL with 183 hits, despite striking out 148 times.
Jesse Barfield, the team leader in home runs (25) and RBI (78), returns and the Yankees believe Hensley Meulens, the International League MVP with 26 home runs and 96 RBI, will provide some sock as the regular left fielder."
-John Shea and Tom Pedulla, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1991 Edition
PITCHING
"The Yankees' pitching took a major turn for the worse when they lost closer Dave Righetti to San Francisco as a free agent last winter. Righetti left as the Yankees' all-time saves leader with 224, including 36 in 39 opportunities last year. Now Lee Guetterman (11-7, 3.39) must prove he can be more than just an excellent set-up man.
The Yankees did make several positive moves by signing Scott Sanderson (11-7, 3.88 with A's) and Steve Farr (13-7, 1.98 with Royals) and retaining new-look free agent Mike Witt (5-9, 4.00) and free agent Tim Leary (9-19, 4.11). Farr can start or finish games and Leary is considerably better than his 1990 record would indicate. He was supported by just 38 runs in his 19 defeats.
Chuck Cary (6-12, 4.19) was another victim of poor support, but Andy Hawkins (5-12, 5.37) is a rollercoaster ride. Dave Eiland, the International League's biggest winner with 16, may be given a chance to show what he can do as a major league starter if Pascual Perez' shoulder doesn't prove sound."
-John Shea and Tom Pedulla, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1991 Edition
FIELDING
"The Yankees boast a fine keystone combination in second baseman Steve Sax and shortstop Alvaro Espinoza. They placed second in the American League in double plays (202). Barfield is a defensive weapon in right. He topped the majors with 16 outfield assists and ranks third lifetime (149 assists) among active outfielders. When he's healthy, Mattingly's a state-of-the-art first baseman. But third base remains a hole and no one is sure how Meulens will do in left field."
-John Shea and Tom Pedulla, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1991 Edition
OUTLOOK
"The Yankees' 67-95 record last year was their worst since 1912. Outside of pitching, there is little chance of improvement and 1991 would be a success if Stump Merrill can avoid another last-place finish."
-John Shea and Tom Pedulla, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1991 Edition
"The New York Yankees had no .300 hitter and no 100-RBI man last year in losing more than 90 games for the first time since 1917. Does that sound like the Yankees? This year, they'll be without suspended owner George Steinbrenner, their best reliever, Dave Righetti, and a steady starter. That doesn't sound like them, either. Thus, manager Stump Merrill will package kids around rehabbing first baseman Don Mattingly and 17-game Scott Sanderson from Oakland."
-Joe Goddard, Chicago Sun-Times (Street & Smith's 1991 Baseball)
"The New York Yankees' offense in 1990 was offensive. They were last in the league in scoring, doubles, triples, slugging, and on-base percentage and second in strikeouts. It was surprising, then, that the club's only winter moves were to extend the contract of Steve Sax, whose average had plunged 55 points, while signing free-agent pitchers Scott Sanderson and Steve Farr, re-signing pitcher Mike Witt, and letting ace reliever Dave Righetti escape to the National League as a free agent.
Is anybody minding the store? Meddlesome general partner George Steinbrenner was forced to resign under orders from commissioner Fay Vincent for consorting with a gambler. Robert 'Broadway Bobby' Nederlander took over, but he seems to be a wall decoration as new GM Gene Michael and vice-president George Bradley try to mend the worst Yankee team since the 1912 Highlanders. 'We didn't get this way overnight,' Bradley said of a 67-95 record under Bucky Dent and Stump Merrill.
Merrill will be next on the firing line if Don Mattingly doesn't regain the power that he lost from chronic back problems- he hasn't homered since May 20 [1990]- and the closing committee of right-hander Farr and the left-handed incumbent Lee Guetterman isn't the answer to Righetti. It would help if the outfield put the ball in play more often, too. Starters Hensley 'Bam Bam' Meulens, Roberto Kelly, and Jesse Barfield have the potential to become baseball's first 500-strikeout outfield.
With Mattingly crippled, opponents were able to bomb [sic] New York with right-handed pitchers. The Yankees were 39-68 against right-handed starters, compared with 28-27 against lefties. First baseman Mattingly went on a winter exercise program after .256 with five home runs and 42 RBIs in just 102 games. Other left-handed hitting hopes are Kevin Maas, who had 21 homers in 79 rookie games but only 41 RBIs (.252 average), platoon catcher Matt Nokes (.238, 8, 32) and reserve outfielder Mel Hall (.258, 12, 46). With Mattingly reclaiming first base, Maas will have to be a designated hitter at age 26.
If Mattingly and Sax (.260, 4, 42 and 43 steals) come around, the infield will be sound on the right side. The left side is another story. Alvaro Espinoza makes the routine plays at shortstop but can't hit (.224, 2, 20). The Yankees hope he'll respond to [returning] batting coach Frank Howard. Third base was a horror show last season. The players there were a combined .224 with 12 homers, 50 RBIs, and 31 errors. Mike Blowers (.188), who made four errors in one game, will vie with Randy Velarde (.210) and Jim Leyritz (.257), but Leyritz may be needed at almost all the other positions. Steve Balboni, who fanned 91 times in 116 games, is a pinch hitter and DH.
Meulens looks ready- at last- as the International League's Most Valuable Player after batting .285 with 26 homers and 96 RBIs (and 132 strikeouts) at Columbus. He's a converted third baseman, so left field could be an adventure. Kelly struck out 148 times but otherwise is fine offensively (.285, 15, 61, and 42 steals), plays a respectable center field, and was the only American Leaguer to play 162 games. Barfield led American League outfielders in assists (16) and although he hit only .246 with 150 whiffs, he still hits the long ball (25 HR, 78 RBI). Hall, Velarde and Leyritz are insurance.
Nokes went to the Instructional League to polish overdue defensive skills. Bob Geren is a fine receiver but doesn't hit much (.213, 8, 31). Leyritz can catch and Bobby Ramos is available.
Right-hander Tim Leary was the No. 1 starter, but he was en route to 20 losses when the Yankees stopped using him. He finished 9-19 with a 4.11 ERA and little support. Chuck Cary (6-12, 4.19) is a strikeout artist when he his screwball is working. Witt (5-9, 4.00) was re-signed and Scott Sanderson (17-11, 3.88) was added from Oakland. Dave Eiland gets a full-time look after an International League-best 16-5, 2.87. He was buoyed by the development of a sinker. A starting spot remains open for the rehabilitating Pascual Perez, Dave LaPoint, Andy Hawkins, or rookies Steve Adkins and dark horse Wade Taylor. Perez was 1-2, 1.29 when he went out with rotator-cuff surgery. He may not show up until midseason. LaPoint had a slow start after 1989 surgery but rallied to 7-10, 4.11. Hawkins followed a lost no-hitter with 11 shutout innings but was 5-12, 5.37. Adkins was 15-7 at Columbus but went to the Instructional League to work on his control. Taylor was a combined 12-8 with low ERAs at two minor-league stops. Kevin Mmahat was set back by a rotator procedure.
Free-agent Farr signed on from Kansas City (13-7, 1.98, one save) to help the bullpen. He'll team with Guetterman (11-7, 3.39, 2) with former A's Greg Cadaret (5-4, 4.15, 3) and Eric Plunk (6-3, 2.72) the set-up men. Alan Mills seemed ready, but he broke his hand in Venezuela during the winter."
-Joe Goddard, Chicago Sun-Times (Street & Smith's 1991 Baseball)
1991 NEW YORK YANKEES SPRING TRAINING DEPTH CHART
C Matt Nokes
1B Don Mattingly
2B Steve Sax
3B Mike Blowers
SS Alvaro Espinoza
LF Hensley Meulens
CF Roberto Kelly
RF Jesse Barfield
DH Kevin Maas (1B)
UTILITY
C Bob Geren
3B Jim Leyritz (C)
SS Randy Velarde (2B)
LF Mel Hall (RF)
CF Mike Humphreys
DH Steve Balboni (1B)
PITCHERS
Mike Witt
Scott Sanderson
Tim Leary
Chuck Cary
Andy Hawkins
Steve Adkins
RELIEF PITCHERS
Steve Farr
Lee Guetterman
Eric Plunk
Greg Cadaret
"If Don Mattingly can return to form, it will make a vast difference in an offense that ranked last in the American League in batting average (.241), runs (603), slugging percentage (.366) and on-base percentage (.300) in 1990. Back problems limited Mattingly 102 games, his string of .300 seasons ended at six with a .256 average and he failed to show his usual punch with only five homers and 42 RBI.
The Yankees have high hopes for 1990 rookie sensation Kevin Maas (.252, 21, 41) and ever-improving Roberto Kelly (.285, 15, 61). Kelly ranked third in the AL with 183 hits, despite striking out 148 times.
Jesse Barfield, the team leader in home runs (25) and RBI (78), returns and the Yankees believe Hensley Meulens, the International League MVP with 26 home runs and 96 RBI, will provide some sock as the regular left fielder."
-John Shea and Tom Pedulla, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1991 Edition
PITCHING
"The Yankees' pitching took a major turn for the worse when they lost closer Dave Righetti to San Francisco as a free agent last winter. Righetti left as the Yankees' all-time saves leader with 224, including 36 in 39 opportunities last year. Now Lee Guetterman (11-7, 3.39) must prove he can be more than just an excellent set-up man.
The Yankees did make several positive moves by signing Scott Sanderson (11-7, 3.88 with A's) and Steve Farr (13-7, 1.98 with Royals) and retaining new-look free agent Mike Witt (5-9, 4.00) and free agent Tim Leary (9-19, 4.11). Farr can start or finish games and Leary is considerably better than his 1990 record would indicate. He was supported by just 38 runs in his 19 defeats.
Chuck Cary (6-12, 4.19) was another victim of poor support, but Andy Hawkins (5-12, 5.37) is a rollercoaster ride. Dave Eiland, the International League's biggest winner with 16, may be given a chance to show what he can do as a major league starter if Pascual Perez' shoulder doesn't prove sound."
-John Shea and Tom Pedulla, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1991 Edition
FIELDING
"The Yankees boast a fine keystone combination in second baseman Steve Sax and shortstop Alvaro Espinoza. They placed second in the American League in double plays (202). Barfield is a defensive weapon in right. He topped the majors with 16 outfield assists and ranks third lifetime (149 assists) among active outfielders. When he's healthy, Mattingly's a state-of-the-art first baseman. But third base remains a hole and no one is sure how Meulens will do in left field."
-John Shea and Tom Pedulla, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1991 Edition
OUTLOOK
"The Yankees' 67-95 record last year was their worst since 1912. Outside of pitching, there is little chance of improvement and 1991 would be a success if Stump Merrill can avoid another last-place finish."
-John Shea and Tom Pedulla, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1991 Edition
"The New York Yankees had no .300 hitter and no 100-RBI man last year in losing more than 90 games for the first time since 1917. Does that sound like the Yankees? This year, they'll be without suspended owner George Steinbrenner, their best reliever, Dave Righetti, and a steady starter. That doesn't sound like them, either. Thus, manager Stump Merrill will package kids around rehabbing first baseman Don Mattingly and 17-game Scott Sanderson from Oakland."
-Joe Goddard, Chicago Sun-Times (Street & Smith's 1991 Baseball)
"The New York Yankees' offense in 1990 was offensive. They were last in the league in scoring, doubles, triples, slugging, and on-base percentage and second in strikeouts. It was surprising, then, that the club's only winter moves were to extend the contract of Steve Sax, whose average had plunged 55 points, while signing free-agent pitchers Scott Sanderson and Steve Farr, re-signing pitcher Mike Witt, and letting ace reliever Dave Righetti escape to the National League as a free agent.
Is anybody minding the store? Meddlesome general partner George Steinbrenner was forced to resign under orders from commissioner Fay Vincent for consorting with a gambler. Robert 'Broadway Bobby' Nederlander took over, but he seems to be a wall decoration as new GM Gene Michael and vice-president George Bradley try to mend the worst Yankee team since the 1912 Highlanders. 'We didn't get this way overnight,' Bradley said of a 67-95 record under Bucky Dent and Stump Merrill.
Merrill will be next on the firing line if Don Mattingly doesn't regain the power that he lost from chronic back problems- he hasn't homered since May 20 [1990]- and the closing committee of right-hander Farr and the left-handed incumbent Lee Guetterman isn't the answer to Righetti. It would help if the outfield put the ball in play more often, too. Starters Hensley 'Bam Bam' Meulens, Roberto Kelly, and Jesse Barfield have the potential to become baseball's first 500-strikeout outfield.
With Mattingly crippled, opponents were able to bomb [sic] New York with right-handed pitchers. The Yankees were 39-68 against right-handed starters, compared with 28-27 against lefties. First baseman Mattingly went on a winter exercise program after .256 with five home runs and 42 RBIs in just 102 games. Other left-handed hitting hopes are Kevin Maas, who had 21 homers in 79 rookie games but only 41 RBIs (.252 average), platoon catcher Matt Nokes (.238, 8, 32) and reserve outfielder Mel Hall (.258, 12, 46). With Mattingly reclaiming first base, Maas will have to be a designated hitter at age 26.
If Mattingly and Sax (.260, 4, 42 and 43 steals) come around, the infield will be sound on the right side. The left side is another story. Alvaro Espinoza makes the routine plays at shortstop but can't hit (.224, 2, 20). The Yankees hope he'll respond to [returning] batting coach Frank Howard. Third base was a horror show last season. The players there were a combined .224 with 12 homers, 50 RBIs, and 31 errors. Mike Blowers (.188), who made four errors in one game, will vie with Randy Velarde (.210) and Jim Leyritz (.257), but Leyritz may be needed at almost all the other positions. Steve Balboni, who fanned 91 times in 116 games, is a pinch hitter and DH.
Meulens looks ready- at last- as the International League's Most Valuable Player after batting .285 with 26 homers and 96 RBIs (and 132 strikeouts) at Columbus. He's a converted third baseman, so left field could be an adventure. Kelly struck out 148 times but otherwise is fine offensively (.285, 15, 61, and 42 steals), plays a respectable center field, and was the only American Leaguer to play 162 games. Barfield led American League outfielders in assists (16) and although he hit only .246 with 150 whiffs, he still hits the long ball (25 HR, 78 RBI). Hall, Velarde and Leyritz are insurance.
Nokes went to the Instructional League to polish overdue defensive skills. Bob Geren is a fine receiver but doesn't hit much (.213, 8, 31). Leyritz can catch and Bobby Ramos is available.
Right-hander Tim Leary was the No. 1 starter, but he was en route to 20 losses when the Yankees stopped using him. He finished 9-19 with a 4.11 ERA and little support. Chuck Cary (6-12, 4.19) is a strikeout artist when he his screwball is working. Witt (5-9, 4.00) was re-signed and Scott Sanderson (17-11, 3.88) was added from Oakland. Dave Eiland gets a full-time look after an International League-best 16-5, 2.87. He was buoyed by the development of a sinker. A starting spot remains open for the rehabilitating Pascual Perez, Dave LaPoint, Andy Hawkins, or rookies Steve Adkins and dark horse Wade Taylor. Perez was 1-2, 1.29 when he went out with rotator-cuff surgery. He may not show up until midseason. LaPoint had a slow start after 1989 surgery but rallied to 7-10, 4.11. Hawkins followed a lost no-hitter with 11 shutout innings but was 5-12, 5.37. Adkins was 15-7 at Columbus but went to the Instructional League to work on his control. Taylor was a combined 12-8 with low ERAs at two minor-league stops. Kevin Mmahat was set back by a rotator procedure.
Free-agent Farr signed on from Kansas City (13-7, 1.98, one save) to help the bullpen. He'll team with Guetterman (11-7, 3.39, 2) with former A's Greg Cadaret (5-4, 4.15, 3) and Eric Plunk (6-3, 2.72) the set-up men. Alan Mills seemed ready, but he broke his hand in Venezuela during the winter."
-Joe Goddard, Chicago Sun-Times (Street & Smith's 1991 Baseball)
1991 NEW YORK YANKEES SPRING TRAINING DEPTH CHART
C Matt Nokes
1B Don Mattingly
2B Steve Sax
3B Mike Blowers
SS Alvaro Espinoza
LF Hensley Meulens
CF Roberto Kelly
RF Jesse Barfield
DH Kevin Maas (1B)
UTILITY
C Bob Geren
3B Jim Leyritz (C)
SS Randy Velarde (2B)
LF Mel Hall (RF)
CF Mike Humphreys
DH Steve Balboni (1B)
PITCHERS
Mike Witt
Scott Sanderson
Tim Leary
Chuck Cary
Andy Hawkins
Steve Adkins
RELIEF PITCHERS
Steve Farr
Lee Guetterman
Eric Plunk
Greg Cadaret
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Thursday, January 3, 2019
1991 New York Yankees Spring Training Roster
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Manager - Stump Merrill 22
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
44 Mike Ferraro
47 Marc Hill
46 Frank Howard
2 Graig Nettles
48 Buck Showalter
No. Pitchers
43 Steve Adkins (R-L)
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)
65 Darrin Chapin (R-R)
28 Dave Eiland (R-R)
26 Steve Farr (R-R)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
57 John Habyan (R-R)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
64 Jeff Johnson (R-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
56 Mark Leiter (R-R)
50 Alan Mills (R-R)
61 Kevin Mmahat (L-L)
55 Rich Monteleone (R-R)
34 Pascual Perez (R-R)
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
21 Scott Sanderson (R-R)
59 Willie Smith (R-R)
41 Wade Taylor (R-R)
36 Mike Witt (R-R)
No. Catchers
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
12 Jim Leyritz (R-R)
38 Matt Nokes (L-R)
11 John Ramos (R-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
24 Mike Blowers (R-R)
20 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
74 Pat Kelly (R-R)
14 Kevin Maas (L-L)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)
42 Mike Humphreys (R-R)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
31 Hensley Meulens (R-R)
63 Bernie Williams (S-R)
62 Gerald Williams (R-R)
Non-Roster Players
No. Pitchers
68 Mike Gardella (L-L)
67 Scott Kamieniecki (R-R)
No. Catchers
78 Brad Ausmus (R-R)
70 Jeff Livesey (R-R)
66 Dave Sax (R-R)
71 John Toale (L-R)
No. Infielders
75 Bobby DeJardin (S-R)
73 Andy Stankiewicz (R-R)
79 Jim Walewander (S-R)
No. Outfielders
60 Keith Hughes (L-L)
13 Dion James (L-L)
17 Pat Sheridan (L-R)
58 Van Snider (L-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
numerical roster
1 Martin, retired
2 Nettles, ch
3 Ruth, retired
4 Gehrig, retired
5 DiMaggio, retired
6 S. Sax, if
7 Mantle, retired
8 Berra, retired
8 Dickey, retired
9 Maris, retired
10 Rizzuto, retired
11 Ramos, c
12 Leyritz, c-if
13 James, of
14 Maas, if
15 Munson, retired
16 Ford, retired
17 Sheridan, of
18 Velarde, if
20 Espinoza, if
21 Sanderson, p
22 Merrill, mgr
23 Mattingly, if
24 Blowers, if
25 Cadaret, p
26 Farr, p
27 Hall, of
28 Eiland, p
29 Barfield, of
31 Meulens, of
32 Howard, retired
33 Plunk, p
34 Perez, p
35 Guetterman, p
36 Witt, p
37 Stengel, retired
38 Nokes, c
39 R. Kelly, of
40 Hawkins, p
41 Taylor, p
42 Humphreys, of
43 Adkins, p
44 Ferraro, ch
45 Balboni, if
46 Howard, ch
47 Hill, ch
48 Showalter, ch
50 Mills, p
51 Cary, p
52 Connor, ch
53 Geren, c
54 Leary, p
55 Monteleone, p
56 Leiter, p
57 Habyan, p
58 Snider, of
59 Smith, p
60 Hughes, of
61 Mmahat, p
62 G.Williams, of
63 B. Williams, of
64 Johnson, p
65 Chapin, p
66 D. Sax, c
67 Kamieniecki, p
68 Gardella, p
70 Livesey, c
71 Toale, c
73 Stankiewicz, if
74 P. Kelly, if
75 DeJardin, if
78 Ausmus, c
79 Walewander, if
Manager - Stump Merrill 22
No. Coaches
52 Mark Connor
44 Mike Ferraro
47 Marc Hill
46 Frank Howard
2 Graig Nettles
48 Buck Showalter
No. Pitchers
43 Steve Adkins (R-L)
25 Greg Cadaret (L-L)
51 Chuck Cary (L-L)
65 Darrin Chapin (R-R)
28 Dave Eiland (R-R)
26 Steve Farr (R-R)
35 Lee Guetterman (L-L)
57 John Habyan (R-R)
40 Andy Hawkins (R-R)
64 Jeff Johnson (R-L)
54 Tim Leary (R-R)
56 Mark Leiter (R-R)
50 Alan Mills (R-R)
61 Kevin Mmahat (L-L)
55 Rich Monteleone (R-R)
34 Pascual Perez (R-R)
33 Eric Plunk (R-R)
21 Scott Sanderson (R-R)
59 Willie Smith (R-R)
41 Wade Taylor (R-R)
36 Mike Witt (R-R)
No. Catchers
53 Bob Geren (R-R)
12 Jim Leyritz (R-R)
38 Matt Nokes (L-R)
11 John Ramos (R-R)
No. Infielders
45 Steve Balboni (R-R)
24 Mike Blowers (R-R)
20 Alvaro Espinoza (R-R)
74 Pat Kelly (R-R)
14 Kevin Maas (L-L)
23 Don Mattingly (L-L)
6 Steve Sax (R-R)
18 Randy Velarde (R-R)
No. Outfielders
29 Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27 Mel Hall (L-L)
42 Mike Humphreys (R-R)
39 Roberto Kelly (R-R)
31 Hensley Meulens (R-R)
63 Bernie Williams (S-R)
62 Gerald Williams (R-R)
Non-Roster Players
No. Pitchers
68 Mike Gardella (L-L)
67 Scott Kamieniecki (R-R)
No. Catchers
78 Brad Ausmus (R-R)
70 Jeff Livesey (R-R)
66 Dave Sax (R-R)
71 John Toale (L-R)
No. Infielders
75 Bobby DeJardin (S-R)
73 Andy Stankiewicz (R-R)
79 Jim Walewander (S-R)
No. Outfielders
60 Keith Hughes (L-L)
13 Dion James (L-L)
17 Pat Sheridan (L-R)
58 Van Snider (L-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
numerical roster
1 Martin, retired
2 Nettles, ch
3 Ruth, retired
4 Gehrig, retired
5 DiMaggio, retired
6 S. Sax, if
7 Mantle, retired
8 Berra, retired
8 Dickey, retired
9 Maris, retired
10 Rizzuto, retired
11 Ramos, c
12 Leyritz, c-if
13 James, of
14 Maas, if
15 Munson, retired
16 Ford, retired
17 Sheridan, of
18 Velarde, if
20 Espinoza, if
21 Sanderson, p
22 Merrill, mgr
23 Mattingly, if
24 Blowers, if
25 Cadaret, p
26 Farr, p
27 Hall, of
28 Eiland, p
29 Barfield, of
31 Meulens, of
32 Howard, retired
33 Plunk, p
34 Perez, p
35 Guetterman, p
36 Witt, p
37 Stengel, retired
38 Nokes, c
39 R. Kelly, of
40 Hawkins, p
41 Taylor, p
42 Humphreys, of
43 Adkins, p
44 Ferraro, ch
45 Balboni, if
46 Howard, ch
47 Hill, ch
48 Showalter, ch
50 Mills, p
51 Cary, p
52 Connor, ch
53 Geren, c
54 Leary, p
55 Monteleone, p
56 Leiter, p
57 Habyan, p
58 Snider, of
59 Smith, p
60 Hughes, of
61 Mmahat, p
62 G.Williams, of
63 B. Williams, of
64 Johnson, p
65 Chapin, p
66 D. Sax, c
67 Kamieniecki, p
68 Gardella, p
70 Livesey, c
71 Toale, c
73 Stankiewicz, if
74 P. Kelly, if
75 DeJardin, if
78 Ausmus, c
79 Walewander, if
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