09/13: Quick Hits: Steinbrenner Calls Jeter, the Yankees Hold a Late Press Conference and Kennedy's Start
Posted by: Patrick
The Boss Calls the Captain: After he surpassed Lou Gehrig as the team's all-time hits leader, Derek Jeter received a call from Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, says MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. "We miss seeing him around here as much as we used to, but it was great to hear his voice, and he had a lot of great things to say," Jeter said.
Late Press Conference for Record: The Yankees made Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and Alex Rodriguez available for a late press conference after the record fell. Peter Abraham has the quotes and it's nice to see this sort of genuine respect expressed. Not everything has to be criticism or bullpen scrutiny. "We as players, coaches, media and fans are able to watch him every day, and that's a privilege," A-Rod said. Amen.
Kennedy Good in Start: Ian Kennedy was a surprise activation yesterday for Class-A Tampa, starting in game one of the Florida State League championship series. He threw 2 scoreless innings as Tampa beat the Charlotte Stone Crabs, 5-2. Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com has more.
Late Press Conference for Record: The Yankees made Jeter, Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and Alex Rodriguez available for a late press conference after the record fell. Peter Abraham has the quotes and it's nice to see this sort of genuine respect expressed. Not everything has to be criticism or bullpen scrutiny. "We as players, coaches, media and fans are able to watch him every day, and that's a privilege," A-Rod said. Amen.
Kennedy Good in Start: Ian Kennedy was a surprise activation yesterday for Class-A Tampa, starting in game one of the Florida State League championship series. He threw 2 scoreless innings as Tampa beat the Charlotte Stone Crabs, 5-2. Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com has more.
