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Baseball Musings
January 13, 2007
Nelson Goes Out as a Yankee

Jeff Nelson wanted to retire as a Yankee, and the Yankees were happy to oblige.

Jeff Nelson wanted to retire as a member of the New York Yankees, so he agreed yesterday to a minor league contract and then said he wouldn't play anymore.

"I enjoyed a fulfilling 15-year major league career, and each season brought experiences and friends that I will cherish forever," the 40-year-old relief pitcher said in a statement released by the Yankees, for whom he played from 1996 to 2000.

It wasn't that long ago that people didn't want to play for the Bronx Bombers. I remember Greg Maddux turning down a better offer from New York to pitch in a better environment in 1993. The team was bad, and you had to put up with Steinbrenner. Luckily for the team, Steinbrenner was suspended over the Dave Winfield scandal, allowing Gene Michael a free hand to rebuild. That led once again to players wanting to be associated with the Yankees and winning.


Posted by David Pinto at 08:50 AM | Players | TrackBack (0)
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Thank you for your choice. Jeff you were a very intregal part of recent yankee success. Loved it when you battled inBoston.
The very best to you and your family.

Posted by: Bob Overton at January 13, 2007 03:45 PM
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