Rebuilding a Powerhouse: !992 New York Yankees

[lilbman07]

Amateur Draft Review

1st round - SS Derek Jeter (61/93) We have a feeling he could be the face of the franchise in a few years. Our SS of the future.



2nd round - SP Marty McLeary (49/94) With a couple of years in the minors he could be the ace of the pitching staff but that seems like a long way from now.



3rd round - SP Jesus Sanchez (51/93) We feel he could be another great Starting Pitcher down the line.




4th round - 2B Mark Bellhorn (49/88) Our Second Baseman of the future. No doubt about it.



5th round - RP Mike Duvall (50/90) Will majorly help the bullpen in a couple of years.



6th round - C Cody McKay (57/80) Will most likely be a backup catcher. He has good handling and arm and will develop more.

[lilbman07]

June 1992 Review

Team Stats
Overall Record: 43-37
May Record: 18-9
Current Standing: first place (0.5 Games ahead)

Team Leaders
Batting Average: Mike Stanley (.320)
Home Runs: Danny Tartabull (22)
RBI: Danny Tartabull (50)
SB: Roberto Kelly (17)
Wins: Andy Pettite (8)
ERA: Scott Sanderson (3.15)
K's: Andy Pettite (75)
Saves: Mariano Rivera (21)



AL East Standings

New York Yankees (43-37)
Baltimore Orioles (43-38)
Milwaukee Brewers (42-39)
Toronto Blue Jays (41-39)
Boston Red Sox (41-41)
Detroit Tigers (40-41)
Cleveland Indians (32-49)

Division Leaders

AL East: New York Yankees (43-37)
AL West: Oakland Athletics (49-32)

NL East: Chicago Cubs (45-35)
NL West: San Diego Padres (52-29)

League Leaders

Batting Average: Tony Gwynn [SDP] (.366)
Home Runs: Ken Griffey, Jr [SEA] (28)
Hits: Paul Molitor [MIL] (108)
ERA: Randy Johnson [SEA] (1.78)
Wins: Randy Johnson [SEA] (12)
Strikeouts: Randy Johnson [SEA] (141)
Saves: Mariano Rivera [NYY] and Randy Myers [SDP] (21)
Stolen Bases: Tim Raines [CHW] and Luis Polonia [CHW] (20)

Disabled List

SP Sam Militelo [193 days, Knee Ligament]
SP Scott Sanderson [62 days, Broken ankle]
3B Randy Velarde [30 days, Dislocated Hip]

[lilbman07]

1992 All Star Break

Home Run Derby

1992 Home Run Showdown

FIRST ROUND (10 Outs)

PLAYER                          HOMERS
Ken Griffey Jr. (SEA)                8
Sammy Sosa (CHC)                     8
Kent Hrbek (MIN)                     7
Dante Bichette (MIL)                 6
Dale Murphy (PHI)                    5
Andre Dawson (CHC)                   5
Danny Tartabull (NYY)                4
Barry Bonds (PIT)                    2
Cecil Fielder (DET)                  2
Eddie Murray (NYM)                   1

SECOND ROUND (5 Outs)

PLAYER                          HOMERS
Sammy Sosa (CHC)                     5
Ken Griffey Jr. (SEA)                3
Kent Hrbek (MIN)                     1
Dante Bichette (MIL)                 1

FINAL ROUND (5 Outs)

PLAYER                          HOMERS
SAMMY SOSA (CHC)                     4
Ken Griffey Jr. (SEA)                3

     WINNER: Sammy Sosa

All Star Game

National League at American League 

July 9, 1992 
 
  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E 
National League 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 10 0 
American League 2 0 5 0 2 0 0 3 x 12 13 0 
  
 

National League AB H BB R HR RBI K SB AVG 
Bip Roberts 2B 4 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 .304 
Craig Biggio C 5 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 .277 
Larry Walker DH 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 .342 
Barry Bonds LF 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .305 
Sammy Sosa RF 5 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 .291 
Gary Sheffield 3B 4 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 .292 
Ray Lankford CF 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 .287 
Eddie Murray 1B 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .296 
Tony Fernandez SS 4 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 .285 
Totals 37 10 2 3 1 3 11 0   

2B: Craig Biggio
HR: Tony Fernandez
HBP: Larry Walker 2

DP: Eddie Murray, Bip Roberts, Tony Fernandez
 
 
American League AB H BB R HR RBI K SB AVG 
Roberto Alomar 2B 5 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 .311 
Dante Bichette RF 5 4 0 3 1 3 0 0 .319 
John Olerud DH 5 2 0 1 1 2 1 0 .340 
Ken Griffey Jr. CF 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 .313 
Edgar Martinez 3B 3 0 2 2 0 0 3 0 .322 
Albert Belle LF 3 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 .319 
Kent Hrbek 1B 3 2 1 1 0 4 0 0 .305 
Ivan Rodriguez C 4 3 0 1 1 2 0 0 .282 
Cal Ripken SS 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .307 
Totals 36 13 5 12 3 12 7 0   

2B: Kent Hrbek, Roberto Alomar, Dante Bichette 2
3B: Dante Bichette
HR: Ivan Rodriguez, Dante Bichette, John Olerud
GDP: Ivan Rodriguez

 
 

National League IP H BB HR R ER K PIT ERA 
John Smoltz 2.2 5 2 1 5 5 3 60 2.70 
Andy Benes 0.1 2 0 1 2 2 0 12 2.22 
Pedro Martinez 2.0 3 2 0 2 2 2 47 2.29 
Greg Maddux 3.0 3 1 1 3 3 2 50 2.74 
Totals 8.0 13 5 3 12 12 7 169   
 
American League IP H BB HR R ER K PIT ERA 
Roger Clemens 5.0 2 2 0 0 0 6 110 2.79 
Bob Welch 2.0 3 0 0 1 1 3 38 3.43 
Jesse Orosco 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 19 1.95 
Scott Radinsky 0.2 4 0 1 2 2 0 22 2.04 
Roberto Hernandez 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2.64 
Totals 9.0 10 2 1 3 3 11 193   
 

WP: Roger Clemens
LP: John Smoltz

Congratulations to the All Star Game MVP 1B Kent Hrbek who went 2-3 with a BB and 4 RBI.

Also, congratulations to Sammy Sosa for winning the Home Run Derby.

[lilbman07]

July 1992 Review

Team Stats
Overall Record: 54-51
July Record: 11-14
Current Standing: fourth place (2.5 Games ahead)

Team Leaders
Batting Average: Bernie Williams (.316)
Home Runs: Danny Tartabull (24)
RBI: Danny Tartabull (68)
SB: Roberto Kelly (20)
Wins: Andy Pettite (11)
ERA: Melido Perez (4.75)
K's: Melido Perez (120)
Saves: Mariano Rivera (27)



AL East Standings

Toronto Blue Jays (56-48)
Milwaukee Brewers (56-49)
Boston Red Sox (55-51)
New York Yankees (54-51)
Baltimore Orioles (54-52)
Detroit Tigers (53-53)
Cleveland Indians (39-65)

Division leaders

AL East: Toronto Blue Jays (56-48)
AL West: Oakland Athletics (62-45)

NL East: New York Mets (64-43)
NL West: San Diego Padres (68-39)

League Leaders

Batting Average: Tony Gwynn [SDP] (.347)
Home Runs: Ken Griffey, Jr [SEA] (37)
Hits: Paul Molitor [MIL] (143)
ERA: Randy Johnson [SEA] (1.93)
Wins: Randy Johnson [SEA] (15)
Strikeouts: Randy Johnson [SEA] (171)
Saves: Mariano Rivera [NYY] (27)
Stolen Bases: Tim Raines [CHW] and Rickey Henderson [OAK] (33)

Disabled List

Sam Militelo [162 days, Knee Ligament]
Scott Sanderson [31 days, Broken Ankle]

[lilbman07]

August 1992 Review

Team Stats
Overall Record: 67-68
July Record: 13-17
Current Standing: sixth place (6.0 Games ahead)

Team Leaders
Batting Average: Don Mattingly (.311)
Home Runs: Danny Tartabull (31)
RBI: Danny Tartabull (87)
SB: Roberto Kelly (21)
Wins: Andy Pettite (13)
ERA: Melido Perez (4.27)
K's: Melido Perez (159)
Saves: Mariano Rivera (34)



AL East Standings

Baltimore Orioles (73-62)
Boston Red Sox (71-64)
Milwaukee Brewers (71-64)
Toronto Blue Jays (69-65)
Detroit Tigers (70-66)
New York Yankees (67-68)
Cleveland Indians (51-83)

Division Leaders

AL East: Baltimore Orioles (73-62)
AL West: Oakland Athletics (80-57)

NL East: Chicago Cubs (73-61)
NL West: San Diego Padres (82-52)

League Leaders

Batting Average: Tony Gwynn [SDP] (.348)
Home Runs: Ken Griffey, Jr [SEA] (46)
Hits: Paul Molitor [MIL] (143)
ERA: Andy Benes [SDP] (2.17)
Wins: Mike Mussina [BAL] (178
Strikeouts: Randy Johnson [SEA] (214)
Saves: Mariano Rivera [NYY] (27)
Stolen Bases: Delino Deshields [MON] (43)

Disabled List

Sam Militello [131 days, Knee Ligament]
Roberto Kelly [12 days, Knee Ligament]
Bob Wickman [6 days, Hip Fracture]

[lilbman07]

1992 Season in Review

Team Stats
Overall Record: 85-77
July Record: 18-9
Current Standing: third place (4.0 Games behind)

Team Leaders
Batting Average: Roberto Kelly (.306)
Home Runs: Danny Tartabull (34)
RBI: Danny Tartabull (102)
SB: Roberto Kelly (23)
Wins: Andy Pettite (16)
ERA: Andy Pettite (3.99)
K's: Melido Perez (182)
Saves: Mariano Rivera (42)



AL East Standings

Baltimore Orioles (89-73)
Milwaukee Brewers (88-74)
New York Yankees (85-77)
Boston Red Sox (83-79)
Toronto Blue Jays (82-80)
Detroit Tigers (81-81)
Cleveland Indians (68-94)

Division Leaders

AL East: Baltimore Orioles (89-73)
AL West: Oakland Athletics (95-67)

NL East: Chicago Cubs (88-74)
NL West: San Diego Padres (97-65)

League Leaders

Batting Average: Tony Gwynn [SDP] (.335)
Home Runs: Ken Griffey, Jr [SEA] (51)
Hits: Roberto Alomar [TOR] (207)
ERA: Andy Benes [SDP] (2.27)
Wins: Mike Mussina [BAL] (20)
Strikeouts: Randy Johnson [SEA] (264)
Saves: Trevor Hoffman [BAL] (43)
Stolen Bases: Delino Deshields [MON] and Otis Nixon [ATL] (51)

Disabled List

Sam Militello [101 days, knee ligament]
Danny Tartabull [18 days, Ruptured Knee]
Randy Velarde [7 days, Shoulder Tendonitis]

[lilbman07]

1992 Playoffs Review

Since I wasn't in the playoffs. I simmed right through the playoffs.

[lilbman07]

New York Times

Yankees resigning period starts today. They resigned a few and released a few

Yankees resign
C Matt Nokes [4 years, 1.38M]
1B Don Mattingly [2 years, 1.59M with 2 PO worth 2 years, 1.76M]
3B Jim Leyritz [1 year 270K] (arbitration)
CF Roberto Kelly [4 years, 1.44M]
C Mike Stanley [4 years, 1.58M]
3B Charlie Hayes [1 year 410K] (arbitration)
SP Melido Perez [3 years 1.38M]
RP Greg Cadaret [2 years 680K]
RP Rich Monteleone [1 year 250K] (arbitration)

Yankees release
3B Randy Velarde
SP Scott Sanderson
RP Shawn Hillegas
SP Mike Witt
RP Steve Howe
RP Steve Farr
RP John Habyan

[lilbman07]

ESPN The Magazine

Top 3 Free Agents at each position

Catcher

Bob Geren (81)
Terry Steinbach (80)
Kurt Manwaring (78)

First Basemen

George Brett (85)
Cecil Fielder (82)
Wally Joyner (82)

Second Basemen

Robby Thompson (80)
Bip Roberts (79)
Casey Candaele (77)

Third Basemen

Robin Ventura (85)
Ken Caminiti (84)
Chris Sabo (79)

Shortstops

Jay Bell (81)
Greg Gange (74)
Kurt Stillwell (73)

Left Fielders

Greg Vaughn (88/91)
George Bell (85)
Kevin McReynolds (78)

Center Fielders

Darrin Jackson (80)
Brian McRae (77/88)
Darryl Thompson (77)

Right Fielders

Dante Bichette (84)
Dave Winfield (79)
Dave Martinez (78)

Starting Pitching

Tim Belcher (85)
Jim Deshaies (84)
Tom Browning (83)

Relief Pitchers

Tom Edens (82)
Juan Berenguer (80)
Dwayne Henry (79)

My main needs are Starting Pitchers and Relief Pitchers. Who do you think I should get?

[lilbman07]

New York Times

Yankees sign 3 today.

The Yankees agreed to sign SS Jay Bell (81) to a 2 year deal worth 1.61M. He is considered to be a stopgap for one of the most anticipated prospects in Yankees history (Derek Jeter).



They also agreed in principle to sign SP Tim Belcher (85) to a 3 year 1.7M deal. He will be inserted in the rotation and besides Andy Pettite their team needs all of the starting pitching they can get.



Finally, they agreed to sign RP Tom Edens (82/83) to a 2 year contract worth 480K. He will be inserted into the bullpen at a spot later to be determined.

(Tom Edens signing didn't have a newspaper article)

[lilbman07]

Notable free agent signings

Up to December 1, 1992

Baltimore Orioles; RF Dante Bichette (84) [4 years, 3.15M], RF Dave Winfield (79) [2 years, 960K], Greg Vaughn (87/90) [3 years, 1.6M]

Philadelphia Phillies: 1B Cecil Fielder (84) [4 years, 2.2M]

Chicago Cubs: 3B Robin Ventura (83) [3 years, 1.6M], SP Tom Browning (82) [3 yeears, 1.3M], LF George Bell (84) [2 years, 1.85]

Boston Red Sox: SP Scott Erickson (82) [2 years, 1.55M]

New York Mets: 3B Ken Caminiti (84) [4 years, 1.4M]

Oakland Athletics: Jim Deshaies (83) [2 years, 1.3M]

California Angels: C Terry Steinbach (81) [4 years, 1.4M]

Detroit Tigers: 1B Wally Joyner (82) [4 years 1.4M]

[lilbman07]

1992 Expansion Draft

Former teams in brackets

Florida Marlins draft
SP Dennis Martinez (85) [from Montreal]
SP Danny Jackson (81) [Chicago Cubs]
SP Tim Bulcher (84) [From Yankees]
SP Nolan Ryan (84) [from Texas]
SP Mark Portugal (79) [from Houston]
RF Dave Winfield (78) [from Toronto]
2B Tim Teufel (73) [from San Diego]
LF Willie Nelson (73) [from Oakland]
CF Herm Willingham (71) [from Boston]
SS Dave Anderson (69) [from Dodgers]
RP Jeff Montgomery (77) [from Kansas City]
RP Mike Maddux (75) [from San Diego]
SP Mark Gradner (87) [from Montreal]
RP Jeff Robinson (72) [from Cubs]
RP Randy St. Claire (72/73) [from Kansas City]
C Greg Olson (71) [from Atlanta]
C Mark Parent (74) [from Baltimore]
RP Paul Gibson (72) [from Mets]
RP Dave Leiper (71/72) [from Oakland]
SP Mark Knudson (70) [from Detroit]
RP Craig McMurty (68) [from Houston]
RP Mike Jeffcoat (65) [from Texas]
3B Edgar Martinez (89) [from Seattle]
SP Danny Cox (73) [from Philadelphia]
RP Bruce Walton (69) [from Oakland]
RP Bill Landrum (78) [from Montreal]
RP Scott Bailes (66) [from California]

Colorado Rockies draft
SP Doug Drabek (86) [from Pittsburgh]
SP Jimmy Key (82) [from Toronto]
SP Mark Gubicza (81) [from Atlanta]
SP Bruce Hurst (84) [from San Diego]
RP Rick Aguilera (86) [from Minnesota]
2B Willie Randolph (73) [from Mets]
RF Hubie Brooks (74) [from California]
C Mark Bailey (73) [from San Francisco]
1B Gerald Perry (66) [from Saint Louis]
LF Dan Gladden (65) [from Detroit]
SP Teddy Higuera (80) [from Milwaukee]
SP Kirk McCaskill (77) [from White Sox]
RP Brian Fisher (65) [from Houston]
RP Gary Wayne (74/76) [from Minnesota]
RP Dennis Cook (75) [from Cleveland]
RP Ken Dayley (73) [from Toronto]
SP Greg Matthews (71) [from Philadelphia]
RP Gene Nelson (72) [from Oakland]
SP Chuck Cary (68) [from White Sox]
SP Walt Terrell (79) [from San Francisco]
1B Ken Obkerfell (70) [from California]
LF Kevin Ward (66/68) [from San Diego]
SP David Cone (92) [from Mets]
SP Neal Heaton (72) [from Kansas City]
SP Mike Morgan (78) [from Cubs]
3B Tim Hulett (70) [from Baltimore]
SP Bud Black (69) [from White Sox]


Final Comments
I didn't get hit hard. I only lost one person (my SP that i signed this offseason). We'll just have to make due with what we have for now.

[lilbman07]

Meet the 1993 Yankees Team!!

Lineup
Last years stats in brackets

CF Roberto Kelly (85) [.306, 8 HR, 23 SB, 94 R, 62 RBI]
SS Jay Bell (83) [.277, 7 HR, 0 SB, 45 R, 37 RBI]
LF Bernie Williams (85/93) [.279, 11 HR, 8 SB, 96 R, 58 RBI]
1B Don Mattingly (86) [.305, 15 HR, 1 SB, 77 R, 83 RBI]
DH Danny Tartabull (88) [.269, 34 HR, 3 SB, 84 R, 102 RBI]
RF Jesse Barfield (77) [.270, 16 HR, 1 SB, 39 R, 53 RBI]
C Mike Stanley (87) [.300, 18 HR, 0 SB, 91 R, 70 RBI]
3B Jim Leyritz (78) [.264, 10 HR, 0 SB, 34 R, 47 RBI]
2B Mike Gallego (70) [.254, 4 HR, 3 SB, 46 R, 38 RBI]

Bench

SS Andy Stankiewicz (66/67) [.205, 3 HR, 6 SB, 48 R, 36 RBI]
CF Gerald Williams (68/77) [.237, 2 HR, 4 SB, 22 R, 8 RBI]
RF Mel Hall (.317, 4 HR, 4 SB, 22 R, 8 RBI]
C Matt Nokes (.242, 16 HR, 1 SB, 12 R, 30 RBI]
3B Charlie Hayes (.269, 2 HR, 0 SB, 8 R, 16 RBI]

Starting Rotation

Melido Perez (84) [10-10, 4.33 ERA, 182 K, 206.0 IP]
Andy Pettite (79/89) [16-9, 3.99 ERA, 163 K, 234.1 IP]
Orlando Hernandez (79/87) [9-7, 3.97 ERA, 118 K, 154.0 IP]
Sterling Hitchcock (71/80) [5-5, 5.17 ERA, 54 K, 78.1 IP]
Bob Wickman (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0 K, 0 IP]

Bullpen

CL - Mariano Rivera (74/80) [6-5, 3.88 ERA, 58 K, 62.2 IP, 42 SV]
SU - Tom Edens (78/79) [2-2, 4.32 ERA, 58 K, 62.2 IP, 0 SV]
SR - Lee Guetterman (71) [0-2, 8.31 ERA, 5 K, 8.2 IP, 0 SV]
SR - Rich Monteleone (76/78) [0-1, 5.63 ERA, 10 K, 16.0 IP, 1 SV]
MR - Greg Cadaret (74) [4-1, 4.30 ERA, 57 K, 60.2 IP, 1 SV]
LR - Dave Pavlas (73/75) [0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0 K, 0 IP, 0 SV]

Top 3 Prospects

SP Jesus Sanchez (50/92) 18 years old
SP Marty McLeary (51/91) 18 years old
RP Mike Duvall (52/91) 18 years old

[lilbman07]

1992 Awards Winners



Congratulations to all the winners

[lilbman07]

I'm gonna get back to this yomorrow or friday for sure.