This Weekend's Schedule  4/9/2002

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This weekend, the Yankees tune up for the 2001 season with a scrimmage vs the Giants and a preseason tournament. Just a reminder that the hotline is now active at (617) 598-1046 ext 3763 with any up-to-the-minute changes.

 

 

Date	Time	What	Where
Saturday, April 13	10am - practice starts at 10am 11am - Gametime	Practice and Scrimmage Giants	Jefferson
Sunday, April 14	10:00 am OR 1:00 pm (chceck back Weds night)	Preseason Tournament vs CC Indians	C.Circle

 

 

League Fees Due by This Weekend 4/09/2002

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For returning players, league fees are due. Please send your $180 check to Jeff Coveney, 754 Centre St #12, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Or bring to the games this weekend. More info on fees.

 

 

Complete April Schedule 4/09/2002

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Date	Time	What	Where
Saturday, April 13	10am - practice starts at 10am 11am - Gametime	Scrimmage Giants	Jefferson
Sunday, April 14	10:00 am OR 1:00 pm   (chceck back Weds night)	Preseason Tournament vs CC Indians	C.Circle
Tuesday, April 16	6pm	Practice	Fallon (backup is Healy Field)
Sunday, April 21-Game 2	1:00 p.m	Yankees vs. Royals	Legion Field in Bridgewater
Sunday, April 21-Game 1	4:15 p.m	Preseason Tournament vs. Bridgewater	Stong Field in East Bridgewater
Tuesday, April 23	6pm	Practice	Fallon

 

 

Yanks Draft Two Players at Sunday's Draft 4/7/2002

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Today the Yankees drafted two players to round out the roster.

• James Mathews - Outfield, 1B, Pitcher - James graduated from Brookline High in 2001 where he batted 3rd hitting over .400 in his junior year and over .300 in his senior year.  In 2001, he played with the Baystate Stingers in a league of 12 teams that play across New England (18 and under).

• JP Houle - Outfield, Pitcher - Out of Alvirne High School in New Hampshire, JP batted in the middle of the lineup splitting time between OF, pitcher and shortstop.

Complete MABL Draft Results

 

 

Yanks Announce the Signing of 3 New Players 4/6/2002

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Three new players have joined the 2002 Yankees:

• Jeff McHugh - Catcher - Batting cleanup for Fitchburg State College, Jeff hit over .400 in his senior year while catching every game. Jeff

• Andrew Hunter -  Pitcher - Drew is from upstate NY where he was the ace of his high school baseball team and summer league team. In a brief stint  at Div 1 Siena College, Drew posted a 3.86 ERA. Drew is expected to take over the #3 spot in the pitching rotation behind Bryan Gauvin and Jon Mugar.

• Anthony Bucciarelli Middle Infielder - In his senior year, Anthony hit .380 at Fitchburg State College. Anthony will add some depth to the Yankees middle infield.

 

Get Ready for Wood  3/21/20

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At tonight's Manager's Meeting, the topic of wood vs metal bats was voted on. Beginning in the 2003 season, the MABL will switch to wood bats. Please consider this before investing in a metal bat. This does not affect the 2002 season.

 

A True Warrior Retires 1/15/2002

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