Yankees Birthday of the Day: Melky Cabrera
The Melk Man delivered!
Born on August 11, 1984, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Melky Cabrera was signed by the New York Yankees as a 17-year-old in 2001. After spending three years climbing the minor league ranks, the switch-hitter made his Major League debut for the Yankees on July 7, 2005, at the age of 20. Cabrera quickly became a fan favorite and an energetic player, making an impressive appearance in the 2009 World Series win.
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