Williams, 38, apparently will not be attending spring training with the New York Yankees. He turned down their minor-league contract offer on Friday, saying he would continue to pump iron, hang out with his family and make beautiful music on his acoustic guitar wearing earth-tone sweaters and a smile, until the Yankees come to their senses and offer him a real contract.
With the club's plan to go with 12 pitchers, form a platoon at first base and move Jason Giambi to DH, there is no room on the 25-man roster for the aging outfielder.
He did well filling in last season when left fielder Hideki Matsui and right fielder Gary Sheffield were injured, batting .281 and driving in 61 runs with 12 homers.
[New York Post]
7 comments:
Bernie Williams NEEDS to retire. Randy Johnson NEEDS to retire. Roger Clemens probably should retire. Do clubs need to start putting an age limit on palyers? It's getting out of control.
I guess if players are in good shape, there's no reason they shouldn't be able to play. In the AL, the DH position is perfect for old men.
Agreed Sooze.
They are still productive, and with their track records and reputations, the elder guys can pretty much pick and choose where they want to go.
Older guys these days keep themselves in phenomenal shape, and with the financial benefits, I would not blame those with the ability for sticking around.
Sooze, are you drinking a Capri Sun in that pick - my brother at the ripe old age of 13 is addicted to that stuff.
However, it's perfect for kids...
Haha, actually it was a flask of Dr. McGillicuddy's.
Not that I don't enjoy a cool Capri Sun every now and then...
If Bernie still wants to play, if Bernie still can play, if he's still not bad, then I don't see anything wrong with him wanting to play and have a real contract. Of course, being picky isn't always helpful. But you think someone somewhere would take him.. heck we've had our share of guys Bernie or below last year.
Either way, I like his music.
Ooops, lol.
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