Coming into their first season in about two decades without the leader and face of the franchise, the Yankees held what they called a “Captain’s Camp” for their top prospects back in February. The aim of the camp was to teach players good character, accountability and how to respect the game.
“Over the course of the camp, we’ve had people come in and speak to players and teach them about the qualities I think championship players need to have,” said Gary Denbo, who’s now the vice president of baseball operations for the Yankees. Denbo refused to comment on which prospects were invited to the camp, but if the past week or so has been any indication, you can bet Greg Bird was there and took notes.