The Yankees introduced CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett to the media, in what may be the last news conference held at the old Yankee Stadium.
At one point, Sabathia was asked about dealing with the massive number of reporters who cover the Yankees, a phenomenon like no other. The reporter asking the question referenced the fact that many players have come before Sabathia and said the right things at their introductory news conferences, only to crumble under the immense spotlight. Sabathia seemed at ease with the question and, really, the entire affair from what I saw. He was comfortable and confident, exactly what you want from a number one starter.
Then Burnett took the mic.
Quite frankly, A.J. seemed nervous and overwhelmed by the moment. When asked a similar question, Burnett responded by saying, "I think I'll fit right in." It was a good answer and the crowd chuckled. If you read a transcript of the Q and A, Burnett said all the right things. But the tremble in his voice and hesitation in his delivery of those words told me something else.
New York is not for everyone.
Related: Sabathia's "all-in."
Meanwhile, is the Cameron-Cabrera deal dead?
And a little overshadowed today ... the Mets introduced their setup man. (FYI - in case you were wondering, his last name is pronounced "puts," not "putts.")
FORMAT UPDATE
Kids, here's the deal. For the latest news from your favorite New York (and Jersey) sports sources, check out the RSS feeds and links on the right side of the page. I will update the section below with "bonus" coverage, consisting mostly of NY-related sports video.
So, read on the right and watch on the left. Enjoy!
- Rob
So, read on the right and watch on the left. Enjoy!
- Rob
No comments:
Post a Comment