Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 8/10/14

New York Post | George A. King III: The Yankees were impressed with Rusney Castillo and see him as a potential second baseman.

Fangraphs | David Laurila: Dellin Betances recounts his time as a prospect and why he could never contain his control issues.

ESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: Joe Girardi is still debating over whether to start Esmil Rogers or Michael Pineda.

Examiner.com | Daniel Pfeiffer: Everyone has good things to say about Yankees 2014 top draft pick Jacob Lindgren.

New York Daily News | Anthony McCarron: A look back to the 1994 team that looked destined for the playoffs before the strike ended the season.

Times-Tribune | Donnie Collins: With the RailRiders out of the playoff race, Scranton should let younger players, like Tyler Webb and Nick Rumbelow, get more experience.

Examiner.com | Daniel Pfeiffer: Luis Severino has been placed on the Double-A disabled list with a minor oblique strain.