Wang is Hurt; Steinbrenner II Speaks…
Ah, just when things were looking up for the New York Yankees, the good times may suddenly come to a halt and Hank Steinbrenner has his say about it.
New York Yankees ace Chien-Ming Wang is expected to be sidelined until at least September after injuring his foot running the bases, prompting club co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner to chastise the National League for playing without a designated hitter.
An examination in New York yesterday showed Wang partially tore a tendon and sprained his right foot Sunday during the Yankees’ 13-0 interleague win over the Houston Astros. He will be on crutches and wear a protective boot for a minimum of six weeks, the latest blow to the team’s banged-up pitching staff.
“My only message is simple: The National League needs to join the 21st century,” Steinbrenner said in Tampa, Fla.
Making a rare appearance on the bases at an NL park, Wang pulled up rounding third and hobbled home on Derek Jeter’s single. Wang doubled over after scoring, pointed toward his right foot and was helped off the field.
Wang is 8-2 with a 4.07 ERA in 15 starts after winning 19 games each of the past two seasons. The right-hander, who is 5-0 in seven road starts, will join injured Yankees starters Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy on the disabled list.
Let’s say if Wang had blown out his arm at Yankee Stadium on the mound, would you blame the grounds crew? Hank, get a clue and stopping speaking just to hear your own voice. The game is the game right now, and freak injuries do occur? Get over yourself…
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