The Yankees have signed pitcher Leonel Vinas to a minor league contract.
Vinas, a 19-year-old right-hander, was the ace of Hank's Yanks, a team sponsored by Hank Steinbrenner, co-chairman of the Yankees.
He went to Tampa, Fla., last month to work out for several Yankees officials, including team vice president Billy Connors.
Yankees Sign Pitcher From Steinbrenner's Youth Team