In 39 and 40 the Yanks Reaffirmed the Themes of their Draft

In the 40th the Yanks just took LHP Jack Garbrick out of Phil Simms' old schoo, Morehead State, after taking lefty slugging 1B Jake Farrell out of Northeastern.  If all these lefties sign, the competition at first and on the mound will be intense. In the sense that they went back to taking lefty hitters and pitchers, it was a throw back draft.  In the sense that the balance between collegiate kids and preps for the first 30 rounds was way about of kilter - something like 28-3.  So, we'll see what the method was as the signing period now begins.

And as I reming you every year, in the next week or so, some of our past picks and IFA's will be released and have to find new teams or end their careers. So take a moment to think of them.  Also, not every draft pick has to become a Yankee regular. Look at PJ Pillittere, and others who find all sorts of ways to keep helping the Yanks in careers that last far beyond those of big league players.  It's a great game and it tends to take care of its own.