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Upon further reflection, LaTroy Hawkins will not wear #21...
Published 4/16/2008 by susan mullen at XM MLB Chat
"(LaTroy) Hawkins heard it from Yankees fans on the team's first homestand. They booed him during Opening Day ceremonies and chanted O'Neill's name when he entered games. Hawkins said he decided to make the change after discussing the matter with Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera." From Newsday by Anthony Rieber, 4/15/08

Hawkins Listens to Fans: Gives Up No. 21
Published 4/16/2008 by Greg Cohen at Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog
... had not given out No. 21 since the beloved O'Neill retired after the 2001 season. For some unknown reason, they assigned it to Hawkins, who said he was wearing it in honor of Roberto Clemente. Hawkins heard it from Yankees fans on the team's first homestand. They booed him during Opening Day ceremonies and chanted O'Neill's name when he entered games. Hawkins said he decided to make the change after discussing the matter with Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera.Good job by the Yankee vets for ...

Everyone knows you can run on Posada's shoulder--Ken Davidoff
Published 4 days ago by susan mullen (noreply@blogger.com) at XM MLB Chat
... as an offensive weapon, the call here was easy: Davis entered the game for Jack Hannahan with none out, and after three pickoff attempts by Mariano Rivera, Davis ...