Yankees’ Anthony Volpe Calls ‘B.S.’ on Michael Kay’s Retracted Rumor: ‘It’s Not True’
Michael Kay said he found no truth to the report after backlash grew over claims that Anthony Volpe refused a Yankees request to work at second base.
- On Wednesday, ESPN broadcaster Michael Kay retracted a report claiming New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe refused to play second base, stating there was "absolutely no truth" to the allegation.
- Kay initially claimed on Tuesday that multiple people told him Volpe refused a Yankees request to play second base in the minors, alleging the shortstop said, "No, I'm a shortstop."
- Responding to the claims before Wednesday's game, Volpe called the rumor "confusing" and "B.S.," while emphasizing he told manager Aaron Boone he would "literally do anything to help the team win."
- Facing backlash from fans, Kay vowed to apologize to Volpe, stating he did not want to put the shortstop in the "crosshairs" after confirming the initial information was incorrect.
- Amid intense scrutiny of his performance, Volpe remains in a "day-by-day" evaluation under manager Aaron Boone, who is weighing the shortstop's development against the recent success of Jose Caballero.
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Michael Kay unnecessarily garners more backlash for Yankees’ Anthony Volpe
Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay, who has never met a microphone he does not like, unnecessarily landed shortstop Anthony Volpe in hot water earlier this week. The veteran play-by-play man reported on his ESPN radio show on Tuesday that Volpe refused to play second base during his minor-league rehab assignment earlier this season while working his...
Anthony Volpe calls retracted position change report 'BS,' vows to do anything to help Yankees win
Anthony Volpe called 'B.S.' on a report he refused a position change while in Triple-A, saying he would do anything to help the New York Yankees win the World Series.
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