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Yankees Finalize Trade For Vernon Wells, Send Cayones And Sneed To Angels

Wells’ trade to the Yankees was finalized on Tuesday, when New York dealt a pair of minor leaguers to the Angels: outfielder Exicardo Cayones and left-hander Kramer Sneed.

2013/03/26

Baby giraffe at Bronx Zoo (credit: Julie Larsen Maher/WCS)

The 5 Best New York Spots to Spend A Summer Day With Your Family

With school out and longer days, it is the perfect time to take the family out to enjoy a beautiful sun-soaked day. This city boasts no shortage of fun for any family. From zoos to ballgames, it’s all-American excitement every day. Pack up the kids and head out to the best spots to spend a summer day with your family in New York.

2012/07/13

Mason Williams with Robinson Cano (credit: Twitter/MjordanW9)

Sweeny: Meet Mason Williams, The Yankees’ Top Prospect

With Jesus Montero headed to Seattle, Williams is considered by some to be the best prospect in the Yankee organization.

WFAN–2012/01/24

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Hartnett: Yankees’ Prospect Dante Bichette Jr. Tears Up Gulf Coast League, Earns MVP Honors

Yankees’ prospect Dante Bichette Jr. had an outstanding first year in professional baseball as he completed an MVP season in the Gulf Coast League and was promoted to Single-A Staten Island. He was part of two championship winning teams and Dante’s future looks very bright.

2011/09/14

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Getting Around Staten Island: A Guide to the Borough of Parks

Staten Island, long considered the “forgotten borough”, has truly begun to blossom over the last few years. Now, with a fleet of new ferries, its own Minor League Baseball team, a flourishing downtown district, more and more people are finding a reason to make the trip across the harbor.

CBS New York–2011/08/22

Phil Hughes (credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Yankees’ Phil Hughes Hits 95 MPH In Staten Island Rehab Start

Good news, Yankees fans. Phil Hughes’ fastball was clocked consistently at 93 mph and topped out at 95 mph in a rehab start for Class-A Staten Island on Sunday.

WFAN–2011/06/20

Phil Hughes (credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Phil Hughes Ready For Minor League Start

The right-hander, out since April 15 because of inflammation in his right shoulder, is scheduled to throw around 65 pitches Sunday for Class-A Staten Island.

WFAN–2011/06/18

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Phil Hughes Throws In Yankees’ Camp Game; Closer To Return

Yankees starter Phil Hughes took another step forward in his rehabilitation program for a shoulder injury, throwing 50 pitches Tuesday against minor leaguers in a camp game.

WFAN–2011/06/14

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