Yankee tidbits, before you watch "CSI: NY" and hit the sack

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Pending Pinstripes found this 7/24/2008 on blogs.trb.com [flag]
1. The Yankees player most in demand by other teams might just be Austin Jackson. Look at his numbers. He's developing nicely. He's going nowhere but up the Yankees' organizational chain. 2. The Yankees have signed their seventh-round draft... [link]

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Minor League Recap 7/23
Published 7/24/2008 by Eric Schultz at Pending Pinstripes
... In other news, Ken Davidoff is reporting that the Yankees have signed 7th-rounder Kyle Higashioka, a high school catcher committed to Cal, for around $400,000.  This signing was expected, but I am not sure if it is official yet.  If it is official, Higashioka could wind up in the GCL soon.  Judging by the size of the bonus, he is somewhere between Austin Romine and Chase Weems as a prospect, adding another nice piece to the Yankees’ catching depth. ...

Yanks sign seventh rounder
Published 7/24/2008 by Mike A. at River Avenue Blues
... Via Ken Davidoff, the Yanks have signed their seventh round pick, California prep catcher Kyle Higashioka, to a deal worth approximately $400,000. Rated the 77th best prospect in the state by Baseball America, they describe him as a superb defensive catcher with interesting power potential. The deal is roughly $250,000 overslot, and buys him out of a commitment to Cal. Austin Romine, Jesus Montero & Higashioka are an eviably trio of lower level catching prospects. (h/t to ...

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