Tommy V. Cast Out From YES Hot Stove

Looks like HankdeStein Jr. is making a list, checking it twice, and finding out who’s been naughty or nice - and then applying the A. Bunker philosophy of “There’s nothing wrong with revenge, it’s the best way to get even!”

From Neil Best with a hat tip to Hot Foot -

Tom Verducci is out as an analyst on YES’s “Yankees Hot Stove.”

Why? His recent, scathing column on SI.com regarding Joe Torre’s departure might have had something to do with it. Actually . . . it had pretty much everything to do with it.

YES spokesman Eric Handler said Verducci’s “recent remarks pertaining to the Yankees’ ownership were extremely personal and cutting, and we decided it would not be in our interests to have him on the show going forward.

“Also, Tom is collaborating with Joe Torre on a second book. It’s unfortunate, but we figured it was an action that had to be taken. We appreciate the work he’s done for us in the past.”

What does his book deal with Torre have to do with it?

“The recent disclosure of Tom’s collaboration with Torre on yet another book highlights a conflict in his ability to write a balanced column about Torre’s departure from the Yankees,” Handler said.

Another Newsday baseball writer turned SI writer, Jon Heyman, was on the show when it debuted Thursday night.

Verducci, who appeared on the show for four seasons, said, “The people who put the show together are really first-class people, and I enjoyed working for them. The on-air product is very good.I’ll miss working with them. As for management, it’s their network and I fully respect their decision.”

November 17, 2007 | Filed Under YES Network

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2 Responses to “Tommy V. Cast Out From YES Hot Stove”

JohnnyC on November 17th, 2007 7:17 pm

Do we really care, Steve? Verducci was never a “friendly” voice vis-a-vis the Yankees, historically and up to the present. His “harsh” words about the Yankees management/ownership are just about what he’s always thought of the Yankees under Steinbrenner et al. Winning championships tends to blunt the force of these sentiments. He has every right to his opinions just as YES has every right not to countenance them. This is not about objectivity since Verducci himself can see the conflict involved in “commenting” on Yankees issues given his relationship to Torre. Good for Verducci. I hope his book with Torre sells well. I just hope he didn’t receive an “insulting” advance for it.
baileywalk on November 18th, 2007 1:38 am

I just hope he didn’t receive an “insulting” advance for it.
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Ha, ha, ha. Oh, Johnny, my boy! You need to come around here more often, friend. Or better yet, start your own blog.

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