From John Sickels:
Phillies Roster Breakdown: 25 Players
Acquired by Trades or Waivers: 8 (32%)
Phillies Farm System Products: 8 (32%)
Major League Free Agents: 8 (32%)
Rule 5: 1 (4%.)Yankees Roster Breakdown: 25 players
Acquired by Trades or Waivers: 7 (28%)
Yankees Farm System Products: 12 (48%)
Major League Free Agents: 6 (24%)
Rule 5: 0.
Of course, the Phillies important farm products are of a more recent vintage than the Yankees’, as the Yankees “core” farm guys are pretty much all from the mid-90’s. That being said, it is exciting to see that practically half of the Yankees roster was produced in house. With players like Cano, Cabrera, Hughes, and Chamberlain all coming into their own, the Yankees have the makings of a long term powerhouse.
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Thanks for this, was just having a nice little debate this morning about the farm systems. Thanks!
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Really? Don’t you think the Yanks farm team attracts better players because of higher $$$$ potential. Not only that – who are the other 8 farm products from Yankee farm teams?
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