Bronx Bomber Ball

By: Chad Raines Yankees MLB.com beat writer Bryan Hoch has been writing for the Yankees for nine years now. From breaking major news, to constantly updating the public on the ins and outs of the team, Hoch has become one of the most prestigious and credible baseball reporters around.

By: Chad Raines Slade Heathcott has been a big name in the Yankees farm system ever since being drafted in the first round by the team in the 2009 Amateur Draft. It was dream come true for Heathcott as it came with signing bonus of 2.2 million dollars, and high expectations for the young 18 year old. Being a left-handed thrower and hitter, Heathcott has drawn comparisons to one familiar Yankee, Brett Gardner. Heathcott has shown flashes of possessing all five tools on the field. His only problem: injuries. Heathcott’s injuries from his shoulder, to his knee have tampered with his path to Pinstripes, as he has only played more than 100 games once in his career (103) which was in 2013.  

By: Nick Scott  Hello Bronx Bomber Blog! Recently we have had the privilege of interviewing several players in the Yankees system and today we will be featuring minor league pitcher Christopher Smith. Smith has quite an extraordinary story in overcoming hardship as he has rebounded from being released from an independent league after throwing only one inning. He eventually signed a $0 contract after he spent some time in an Australian league in which he set the strikeouts in a game record at 15. His success there has resulted in him playing in the Yankee minor league system and he enjoyed himself a solid season there in ’14. Here is the transcript from our interview:

By: Chad Raines In Yankees general manager Brian Cashman’s attempt in stocking up the bullpen depth with multiple arms, the Yankees went out and acquired Chris Martin from the Colorado Rockies on Jan. 13 for cash. The 6 foot 7 and 3/4 inch right-hander will look to compete for a roster spot in spring training through the use of his mid-90’s four-seam and two-seam fastball, cutter, slider, and a “work in progress” changeup.

By: Chad Raines Growing up as a huge Boston Red Sox fan, with Roger Clemens as his idol, 22 year old Johnny Barbato may not have foreseen the day where he would be traded to the New York Yankees. However, the former sixth round pick out of high school in 2010 is looking forward to being a member of the storied franchise.