The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: Hawkins gives up No. 21 for No. 22

It is about the money, stupid found this 4/16/2008 on newyork.yankees.mlb.com [flag]

ST. PETERSBURG -- Tired of receiving flak for wearing a number last used by Paul O'Neill, the Yankees' LaTroy Hawkins has decided to surrender his No. 21 before the club opens a two-game series against the Red Sox on Wednesday. The right-hander declined comment after the Yankees' 5-3 victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, but Yankees director of media relations Jason Zillo ... [link]

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When fans go too far
Published 4/16/2008 by Jason at It is about the money, stupid
I love Paul O'Neill. Loved his game. Loved his passion. Loved his roll over the pile in 1996. Loved how the fans chanted his name as he came off the field after his last game. Loved how he would practice swinging while in right field. Loved how he bashed watercoolers (most of the time, at least). ...

MLB: LaTroy Hawkins gives up No. 21 for No. 22
Published 4/16/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
MLB: LaTroy Hawkins gives up No. 21 for No. 22 “The most knowledgeable fans in the world” strike again! Tired of receiving flak for wearing a number last used by Paul O’Neill, the Yankees’ LaTroy Hawkins has decided to surrender his No. 21 before the club opens a two-game series against the Red Sox on Wednesday. ...Hawkins wore No. 22 with the Yankees during Spring Training, but switched to No. 21 when infielder Morgan Ensberg decided he no longer wanted to wear it. Ensberg was randomly assigned the number upon reporting to camp as a non-roster invitee and later revealed that ...

Hawkins Would Rather Switch Than Fight
Published 4/16/2008 by Steve Lombardi at WasWatching.com
Via the Yankees site - Tired of receiving flak for wearing a number last used by Paul O'Neill, the Yankees' LaTroy Hawkins has decided to surrender his No. 21 before the club opens a two-game series against the Red Sox on Wednesday. The right-hander declined comment after the Yankees' 5-3 victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, but Yankees director of media relations Jason Zillo confirmed the change. Hawkins' decision was first reported by CBSSports.com. According to CBSSports.com, Hawkins made ...

Hawkins Surrenders #21, Dignity
Published 4/16/2008 by Bronx Liaison at
Bronx Liaison
I am Paul O'Neill's smirking revenge. LaTroy Hawkins has come to his senses: Tired of receiving flak for wearing a number last used by Paul O’Neill, the Yankees’ LaTroy Hawkins has decided to surrender his No. 21 before the club opens a two-game series against the Red Sox on Wednesday. ...Hawkins wore No. 22 with the Yankees ...

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LaTroy Hawkins gives up No. 21, switches to No. 22
NEW YORK - LaTroy Hawkins saw his number was up. The reliever succumbed to pressure from New York Yankees fans who felt No. 21 still belonged to Paul O'Neill and switched...

LaTroy Hawkins gives up No. 21, switches to No. 22
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LaTroy Hawkins gives up No. 21
LaTroy Hawkins saw his number was up. The reliever succumbed to pressure from Yankees fans who felt No. 21 still belonged to Paul O'Neill and switched to No. 22 when the team began a two-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. ...