06/07: Yankees Draft Notes
Posted by: Patrick
Day 2 of the 2008 MLB Draft concluded yesterday. You can view a full list of the Yankees selections at the MLB.com Draft Tracker.
As Ed Price notes, the Yankees again selected pitcher Patrick Venditte. They selected him in the 20th round after picking him in the 45th last time around. Venditte is notable because he can pitch with both his left and right arms (watch the video below). It's the second coolest thing about him, following his first name.
Finally, check out this picture of Yankees' first round pick Gerrit Cole at the 2001 World Series. He's holding a sign that says, "Yankee Fan: Today, Tomorrow, Forever." Boras couldn't script that one any better, eh? Just kidding. I think it's great when the Yankees draft Yankees fans. It's something that many of us dreamed of as a kid and I bet Cole did the same. So, it's cool to see a dream likely realized.
As Ed Price notes, the Yankees again selected pitcher Patrick Venditte. They selected him in the 20th round after picking him in the 45th last time around. Venditte is notable because he can pitch with both his left and right arms (watch the video below). It's the second coolest thing about him, following his first name.
Finally, check out this picture of Yankees' first round pick Gerrit Cole at the 2001 World Series. He's holding a sign that says, "Yankee Fan: Today, Tomorrow, Forever." Boras couldn't script that one any better, eh? Just kidding. I think it's great when the Yankees draft Yankees fans. It's something that many of us dreamed of as a kid and I bet Cole did the same. So, it's cool to see a dream likely realized.
