1986 New York Yankees season

MLB yearly infobox
name = New York Yankees
season = 1986
misc =

current league = American League
y1 = 1901
division = Eastern Division
y2 = 1969
Uniform logo =
ballpark = Yankee Stadium
y4 = 1976
city = New York City, New York
y5 = 1903
owners = George Steinbrenner
managers = Lou Piniella
television = WPIX
(Phil Rizzuto, Bill White, Jim Kaat, Billy Martin)
SportsChannel New York
(Mel Allen, Mickey Mantle)
radio = WABC (AM)
(Phil Rizzuto, Bill White, Bobby Murcer, Spencer Ross) |

The New York Yankees' 1986 season was the 84th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 90-72, finishing 5.5 games behind of the Boston Red Sox. New York was managed by Lou Piniella. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.

Offseason

*November 7, 1985: Bob Geren was signed as a free agent by the Yankees. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/gerenbo01.shtml Bob Geren page at Baseball Reference] ]
* December 6, 1985: Billy Sample was traded by the Yankees to the Atlanta Braves for Miguel Sosa (minors). [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/samplbi01.shtml Billy Sample page at Baseball Reference] ]
*December 12, 1985: Ron Hassey and Joe Cowley were traded by the Yankees to the Chicago White Sox for Britt Burns, Glen Braxton (minors), and Mike Soper (minors). [http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/hassero01.shtml Ron Hassey page at Baseball Reference] ]
*December 12, 1985: Rex Hudler was traded by the New York Yankees with Rich Bordi to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later and Gary Roenicke. The Baltimore Orioles sent Leo Hernandez (December 16, 1985) to the New York Yankees to complete the trade. [http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/hudlere01.shtml]
*February 13, 1986: Neil Allen, Scott Bradley, Glen Braxton (minors), and cash were traded by the Yankees to the Chicago White Sox for Ron Hassey, Matt Winters, Chris Alvarez (minors) and Eric Schmidt (minors).
*March 28, 1986: Don Baylor was traded by the New York Yankees to the Boston Red Sox for Mike Easler. [http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/baylodo01.shtml]

Regular season

* Don Mattingly became the sixth player in Major League history to have at least 230 hits, 100 RBIs, and 30 home runs in a season. He holds the distinction of being the first American Leaguer to reach that milestone.
* Don Mattingly became the first Yankee since Lou Gehrig to have three consecutive seasons of 200 hits.
* Dave Winfield became the first Yankee since Joe DiMaggio to achieve five straight 100 RBI seasons. DiMaggio did it from 1936 to 1942.
* Willie Randolph became the all-time Yankee leader for games played at second base. The previous record holder was Tony Lazzeri. Lazzeri held the record with 1,446 games.
*Mark McGwire made his Major League debut on August 22, 1986 in a game versus the New York Yankees. He had three at-bats and no hits. [http://www.baseball-reference.com/m/mcgwima01.shtml]

Notable transactions

*May 2, 1986: Tommy John signed as a Free Agent with the New York Yankees. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/j/johnto01.shtml Tommy John Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com ] ]
*June 2, 1986: 1986 Major League Baseball Draft
**Andy Stankiewicz was drafted by the Yankees in the 12th round. Player signed June 10, 1986. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/stankan01.shtml Andy Stankiewicz page at Baseball Reference] ]
**Kevin Maas was drafted by the Yankees in the 22nd round. Player signed July 20, 1986. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/m/maaske01.shtml Kevin Maas page at Baseball Reference] ]
* June 30, 1986: Ken Griffey, Sr. and Andre Robertson were traded by the Yankees to the Atlanta Braves for Claudell Washington and Paul Zuvella. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/g/griffke01.shtml Ken Griffey page at Baseball Reference] ]
*July 4, 1986: Ozzie Canseco was released by the Yankees. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/canseoz01.shtml Ozzie Canseco page at Baseball Reference] ]
*July 9, 1986: Ed Whitson was traded by the Yankees to the San Diego Padres for Tim Stoddard. [ [http://www.baseball-reference.com/w/whitsoed01.shtml Ed Whitson page at Baseball Reference] ]
*July 30, 1986: Ron Hassey, Carlos Martínez and a player to be named later were traded by the Yankees to the Chicago White Sox for Ron Kittle, Wayne Tolleson, and Joel Skinner. The Yankees completed the deal by sending Bill Lindsey to the White Sox on December 24.

eason Standings

Roster

Other batters

Relief pitchers

Awards and Honors

* Rickey Henderson – American League Leader Stolen Bases (87)
* Rickey Henderson – American League Leader Runs Scored (130)
* Don Mattingly – American League Leader Hits (238)
* Don Mattingly, Silver Slugger award
* Don Mattingly, Yankees Single Season Record, Hits in a Season (238)
* Don Mattingly, Yankees Single Season Record, Doubles in a Season (53)All-Star Game

References

External links

* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/1986.shtml 1986 New York Yankees]
* [http://baseball-almanac.com/teamstats/roster.php?y=1986&t=NYA 1986 New York Yankees team page at www.baseball-almanac.com]