February 1 in Yankees History: The New York Yankees trade highly-touted third base prospect Mike Lowell (1999)

On February 1 1999 — The New York Yankees trade highly-touted third base prospect Mike Lowell to the Florida Marlins for three minor league pitchers – Mark Johnson, Ed Yarnall and Todd Noel. Lowell, named minor league player of the year last season, is expendable after Scott Brosius’ outstanding 199

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