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- Dan Duquette: Mike Yaz earned his spot
Dan Duquette has a history with the Yastrzemski family of the Merrimack Valley. When he was general manager of the Boston Red Sox, only 11 years ago, Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski was an instructor in Fort Myers during spring training and his son Mi
June 15, 2013 - The Eagle-Tribune - Yastrzemski's grandson picked by Orioles
Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski may be the grandson of Red Sox Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, but the Vanderbilt product has carved out a great amateur career of his own. The Orioles selected him in the 14th round (429th overall) in the First-Year Player Draft on Saturday.
June 8, 2013 - Major League Baseball - Mike Yastrzemski: Prospect Profile for Baltimore Orioles 14th Round Pick
Player: Mike Yastrzemski Drafted by: Baltimore Orioles (No. 429 overall) Position: RF DOB: 8/23/1990 Height/Weight: 5'10"/185 lbs. Bats/Throws: L/L School: Vanderbilt Previously Drafted: 2009: 36th round by Boston Red Sox Background As the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski , Mike was, unsurprisingly, a late-round draft pick of the Boston Red Sox four years ago. He instead ...
June 8, 2013 - Bleacher Report
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- Jim Rice in Reuters
My hat goes off to Carl Yastrzemski, because if Yaz had (said) at the time, 'I'm still playing left-field, I don't want to play first base', I would have been sitting on the bench,said Rice. "Yaz came out in left-field and said 'Jimmy, I'm... - Ken Harrelson in USA Today
I played nine years in the big leagues,Harrelson said. "I've broadcast over 4,000 games. The best clutch hitter I've ever seen in my life is Yastrzemski. He was just phenomenal."