08/04: Bubba Designated For Assignment
Posted by: Seamus
YES announced during the Yankees' pregame show that Bubba Crosby has been designated for assignment and the Yankees have called up Jose Veras. Joe Torre said the move was made simply because he was not comfortable with only 11 pitchers on the roster and wanted to add a 12th.
Obviously if Crosby ends up going to Columbus he will be recalled when the rosters expand in September. However, although I highly doubt that the Yankees will need 12 pitchers on their postseason roster if they go that far, it might be a stretch to think that we'd take Bubba along depending on the return of Matsui and Sheffield.
Obviously if Crosby ends up going to Columbus he will be recalled when the rosters expand in September. However, although I highly doubt that the Yankees will need 12 pitchers on their postseason roster if they go that far, it might be a stretch to think that we'd take Bubba along depending on the return of Matsui and Sheffield.
James wrote:
http://www.lohud.com/blogs/...
"Torre said Crosby did not take the news well. Crosby left the manager's office, dressed and left the clubhouse without saying goodbye to many people. He refused to speak to reporters. "You guys write what you want," he said."
Jeez, I'm sure that he was upset to be leaving the team but come on, I can't imagine that he would be surprised by the move. If not now, he knew it would come at some point. Honestly, I'm surprised (and somewhat annoyed) that it took this long. Heck, if someone claims him, it'll be better for him as he would be getting more ABs/playing time. So far, he was hitting .207 and Kd 21 times in 44 ABs though he was playing very well in the field when he played. That's just not cutting it on this team. Still, I wish him well.