On this day in 2007 in a poll conducted by his hometown
newspaper more than half of the poll takers though Carl Pavano would not bounce
back with the Yankees in 2007. The myrecordjournal.com poll revealed that 54.5%
believe the Yankees pitcher would continue to struggle for the Yankees.
Also on this day in 2006 White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen
issued an apology to Yankees star Alex Rodriguez after criticizing him about
his decision on which team to play for in the World Baseball Classic. Alex was
born in the United States but could also play for Team Dominican Republic since
his parents were from there and could play for either team and ended up playing
for Team USA.
Also on this day in 1987 Don Mattingly wins his arbitration
case for $1.975 million breaking the record for the largest amount ever awarded
to a player, set by Jack Morris just four days prior.
Also on this day in 1943 Joe DiMaggio enlisted in the United
States Army Air Forces without notifying the team. Joe will not play for the
Yankees again until the 1946 season. DiMaggio asked for no special treatment in
the war but spent most of his time out of harm's way.
Finally on this day in 1937 the New York Yankees purchased
Red Sox first basemen Babe Dahlgren to replace the retiring Lou Gehrig.
Dahlgren would spend four seasons with the Yankees and post a .248 batting
average before being bought by the Braves for the 1941 season.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)