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Stadium's debut a success, result aside: Almost everything went as scripted as the Yankees unveiled their gleaming new Stadium -- Yogi Berra threw the ceremonial first pitch, Bernie Williams strummed a guitar in center field, the military flyover was precise and Mother Nature provided a splendid April afternoon for baseball.
Host of Yanks favorites to open new park: Hall of Famer Yogi Berra will throw the first ceremonial first pitch at the new Yankee Stadium on Thursday, headlining a list of more than 40 distinguished Yankees alumni, including Whitey Ford, Rich"Goose"Gossage, Reggie Jackson, Willie Randolph and Bernie Williams, to be introduced on the field, followed by baseline introductions for both teams.
Bernie 'moving foward' with new album: Bernie Williams visited the MLB.com studios Monday to talk about his new album,"Moving Forward,"and the title could not be more appropriate during this historic week in which New York becomes the first city in Major League Baseball history to open two new ballparks in the same week to start a season.
Bernie Williams, fresh off World Baseball Classic, considers playing again: Former Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams has been concentrating on his music career for the last two years. But his appearance with Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic has Williams thinking about a return to the game.
Bernie wants to return to big leagues: Former Yankees star Bernie Williams told reporters prior to a Friday taping of the show"CenterStage"on the YES Network that his participation in the World Baseball Classic with Puerto Rico renewed his interest in returning to the big leagues.
Club owner addresses Bernie incident: The owner of the San Juan nightclub where former Yankees and current Team Puerto Rico outfielder Bernie Williams was involved in an altercation last week provided some details of the alleged incident.
Baseball Notebook: Club Owner Says Police Haven’t Talked to Workers: Three days after a woman accused Bernie Williams of hitting her at a nightclub in Puerto Rico the police had still not interviewed any of the club’s employees.
Woman says Williams hit her: A woman filed a complaint against former Yankees centerfielder Bernie Williams for allegedly hitting her at a nightclub while she took his picture.
Woman Says Bernie Williams Hit Her: Former Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams has been accused of striking a woman who tried to take his picture in a nightclub in San Juan, P.R.
Major League Notebook: Ex-Yankee Williams accused of striking woman in nightclub: A woman filed a complaint against former New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams for allegedly hitting her at a nightclub while she took his picture.
Baseball | Woman says Bernie Williams hit her: A woman filed a complaint against former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams for allegedly hitting her at a nightclub while she took...
Woman claims Bernie Williams hit her at club: A woman filed a complaint against former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams for allegedly hitting her at a nightclub while she took his picture.
Woman claims Bernie Williams hit her at club: A woman has filed a complaint against former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams for allegedly hitting her at a nightclub ...
PR woman claims Bernie Williams hit her at club: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- A woman has filed a complaint against former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams for allegedly hitting her at a nightclub while she took his picture....
Bernie Williams Casts Look Toward the Majors: After only two exhibition games, Bernie Williams said there had been moments when he wondered if he could play in the major leagues again.
Bernie returns for Team Puerto Rico: Bernie Williams marked his comeback by recording a single in his first at-bat as Puerto Rico fell to the Twins in exhibition play on Tuesday, 3-2.
Ex-MLB All-Stars seeking '09 suitors while playing in WBC: Bernie Williams led off with a single. Ivan Rodriguez got a base hit. Pedro Martinez gets his chance today.
Bernie Williams plays for Puerto Rico (AP):
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Bernie Williams is back in the batter's box. The former New York Yankees center fielder went 1-for-2 with a walk Tuesday for Puerto Rico in a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins in a warmup for the World Baseball Classic. After two years out of baseball spent making jazz music, hanging out on the beach and enjoying time with family, Williams is playing for his native country in the WBC and is pondering...
Williams, a Venerated Yankee, Looks Back and Ahead to the Classic: Bernie Williams is practicing with the Yankees after two years off as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic, where he will represent Puerto Rico.
Bernie Williams practices with Yankees ahead of World Baseball Classic: Former New York Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams worked out with his old team Thursday at Steinbrenner Field as part of his preparation to join Puerto Rico's squad for next month's World Baseball Classic.
Damon defends Torre on book: Johnny Damon, Bernie Williams and Carlos Beltran were present both at Tuesday's annual Thurman Munson awards dinner and within the pages of Joe Torre's new book,"The Yankee Years."Yet Damon was by far the most outspoken of the three in defending both Torre and Alex Rodriguez, who has taken perhaps even more heat than Torre in recent weeks.
Bernie juggles center field, center stage: Having made commitments to both the Puerto Rico entry of the World Baseball Classic and his label, Reform Records, Bernie Williams is halfway between center field and center stage.
Williams has sights set on Classic: Bernie Williams has been included on the provisional 45-man roster for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, as the 40-year-old outfielder hopes to once again wear his home colors and perhaps prove that there can be more big league innings in his future.
Injury might end Bernie's Classic quest: Former New York Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams apparently injured his quad playing for Carolina in Puerto Rico, according to the New York Journal News. The 40-year-old Williams is trying to get in shape to compete for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic in March.
Williams makes debut in winter ball: Former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams made his comeback debut for the Gigantes de Carolina on Monday, going 1-for-3 in in a 4-1 win over Mayaguez.
Ex-Yank Williams makes debut in winter league: Bernie Williams made his 2008 winter league debut on Monday.
Bernie Williams to play in Puerto Rico: Former Yankees All-Star center fielder Bernie Williams is expected to play winter baseball in his native Puerto Rico. The 40-year-old outfielder wants to get back into the game in hopes of joining Puerto Rico's squad in next year's World Baseball Classic.
Bernie hopes to play in 2009 Classic: Former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams wants to play for his native Puerto Rico in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, ESPN reported Thursday.
Generations merge in Stadium sendoff: Capping a ceremony honoring the 85 years of Yankee Stadium's place as one of America's most prestigious addresses, Bernie Williams tipped a hat in center field to chants of"Bernie! Bernie!,"ending his personal absence of nearly two years at Yankee Stadium.
Bernie returns to the Cathedral: When the car carrying Bernie Williams pulled up to Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Williams asked the driver to circle around the ballpark. He wanted to see every side of it one last time.
Homecoming for Williams After 2 Years of Silence: After two years of not attending a game at Yankee Stadium, Bernie Williams returned to a place he called“my home away from home.”
Yankee Series: B. Williams' 5 RBI lift '98 team in 15 inn.: After a 14-inning classic in the opener, Game 4 of the all-time Yankee Series went 15 innings before Bernie Williams took matters into his own hands and almost single-handedly willed the 1998 squad to a 5-4 victory.
Mailbag: Who will be the left fielder?: Who's going to start in left field for the Yankees this season? Are the Yanks giving Cano too much in the reported contract extension? Will Bernie Williams' number be retired? Beat reporter Bryan Hoch answers these questions and more in the latest mailbag.
NYT>Baseball: Neither Bernie Williams nor Joe Torre would dismiss speculation Friday that Williams could return to the major leagues in 2008, perhaps as a member of the Dodgers.
Torre Won’t Close Door on Williams as a Dodger: Neither Bernie Williams nor Joe Torre would dismiss speculation Friday that Williams could return to the major leagues in 2008, perhaps as a member of the Dodgers.
Ramirez returns to his Cleveland roots: Manny Ramirez, 35, is returning home Monday night to his roots as baseball's all-time postseason home run hitter, passing former New York Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams on Saturday with his 23rd homer. He is hitting .500 with one homer and six RBI in the first two games of the ALCS against his former team, the Cleveland Indians.
Manny sets playoff home run record: Manny Ramirez now stands alone. With one powerful swing of the bat on Saturday night, the Red Sox slugger surpassed Bernie Williams' all-time record for the most home runs in postseason history.
Ex-Yank Williams still setting example: Bernie Williams' time with the Yankees may have drawn to a close, but his influence over fans has not. Williams was received warmly and his advice was much appreciated by graduates of Iona College, for whom the playoff hero served as the guest speaker.
Former Yankee speaks at Iona graduation: Bernie Williams may no longer be a member of the New York Yankees, but fans still cheer him on as if he were.
On Opening Day, Williams Can Only Watch and Wish: Bernie Williams, who does not want to play for anyone except the Yankees, called the clubhouse on Monday to wish them luck.
NYT > Baseball: Enough already with these questions: Will Roger Clemens play? Are the Yankees treating Bernie Williams unfairly? Will Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter get along?
Yanks' Abreu out with oblique injury: Yankees right fielder Bobby Abreu is expected to miss at least two weeks after straining his right oblique during batting practice Monday, an injury manager Joe Torre said won't cause the team to make a new push for Bernie Williams to report.
Yankees Need an Outfielder, but It Won’t Be Williams: When Bobby Abreu left Monday’s workout with a strained right oblique muscle, which could sideline him for up to three weeks, Bernie Williams’s absence loomed large.
On Baseball: As Season Approaches, Some Topics Should Be Off Limits: Enough already with these questions: Will Roger Clemens play? Are the Yankees treating Bernie Williams unfairly? Will Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter get along?
Injury to sideline Abreu 2 weeks: Yankees right fielder Bobby Abreu is expected to miss at least two weeks after straining his right oblique during batting practice Monday, an injury General Manager Brian Cashman and manager Joe Torre said won't cause the team to make a new push for Bernie Williams to report.
Baseball Notes | After injury, Abreu likely out 2 weeks: New York Yankees rightfielder Bobby Abreu is expected to miss at least two weeks after straining his right oblique muscle during batting practice yesterday, an injury general manager Brian Cashman and manager Joe Torre said won't cause the team to make a new push for Bernie Williams to report.
Abreu out 2 weeks; Smoltz to open vs. Phils: New York Yankees rightfielder Bobby Abreu is expected to miss at least 2 weeks after straining his right oblique during batting practice yesterday, an injury general manager Brian Cashman and manager Joe Torre said won't cause the team to make a new push for Bernie Williams to report.
Abreu out 2 weeks with oblique injury: Yankees right fielder Bobby Abreu is expected to miss at least two weeks after straining his right oblique during batting practice today, an injury manager Joe Torre said won't cause the team to make a new push for Bernie Williams to report.
Abreu out two weeks with oblique injury: Yankees right fielder Bobby Abreu is expected to miss at least two weeks after straining his right oblique during batting practice Monday, an injury manager Joe Torre said won't cause the team to make a new push for Bernie Williams to report.Torre said Abreu will be ready for opening day. "He didn't feel anything until he was hitting," Torre said. "It's just one of those things. I guess the good news is it's early. You can afford a couple weeks right now.
Yanks' Abreu likely out two weeks with oblique strain: Yankees right fielder Bobby Abreu is expected to miss at least two weeks after straining his right oblique during batting practice Monday, an injury manager Joe Torre said won't cause the team to make a new push for Bernie Williams to report.
Abreu out two weeks with oblique injury (AP): Yankees right fielder Bobby Abreu is expected to miss at least two weeks after straining his right oblique during batting practice Monday, an injury general manager Brian Cashman and manager Joe Torre said won't cause the team to make a new push for Bernie Williams to report. "It's not an option we're looking at," Cashman said.
Yanks' Torre on missing Williams: 'It's sad': Manager Joe Torre and the core of Yankees players that won four World Series titles with Bernie Williams are resigned to the outfielder's absence.
Yanks Resigned to Year Without Williams: TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Manager Joe Torre and the core of Yankees' players that won four World Series titles with Bernie Williams are resigned to the outfielder's absence....
Torre, Yankees resigned to Williams' absence: Manager Joe Torre and the core of Yankees' players that won four World Series titles with Bernie Williams are resigned to the outfielder's absence."It will happen to all of us,"catcher Jorge Posada said Wednesday.
MLB: Yanks go on minus Bernie: Manager Joe Torre and the core of New York Yankees players that won four World Series titles with Bernie Williams are resigned to the outfielder's absence."It will happen to...
Torre and veterans resigned to Williams" absence; Zimmer defends Jeter: Manager Joe Torre and the core of Yankees' players that won four World Series titles with Bernie Williams are resigned to the outfielder's absence.
Torre, veterans resigned to Williams' absence: Manager Joe Torre and the core of Yankees' players that won four World Series titles with Bernie Williams are resigned to the outfielder's absence."It will happen to all of us," catcher Jorge Posada said Wednesday. Williams rejected the Yankees offer of a minor league contract, instead wanting a guarantee of a job when the season starts. "It's sad," said Torre, who hasn't talked with Williams since late last week, "but not surprising in the fact that I haven't heard back from him.
Williams rejects Yanks' minor league offer: Bernie Williams rejected the New York Yankees' offer of a minor league contract and will wait to see if a guaranteed job opens up for him on the team.
Bernie rejects Bombers' minor league deal: Bernie Williams rejected the New York Yankees' offer of a minor league contract and will wait to see if a guaranteed job opens up for him on the team.
No Response From Williams: The Yankees’first full-squad workout came and went on Tuesday without an appearance by Bernie Williams, who has not returned Manager Joe Torre’s most recent phone calls.
Williams Rejects Yankees' Offer; Jeter Denies 'Rift' With Rodriguez: Longtime Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams rejects New York's offer of a minor league contract and will instead wait to see if a guaranteed job opens up.
Williams turns down Yankees'minor league offer and waits: TAMPA, Fla. - Bernie Williams rejected the New York Yankees'offer of a minor league contract and will wait to see if a guaranteed job opens up for him on the team.Yankees manager Joe Torre spoke...
Williams turns down minor league offer: Bernie Williams rejected the New York Yankees' offer of a minor league contract and will wait to see if a guaranteed job opens up for him on the team.Yankees manager Joe Torre spoke with Williams last week and tried to reach him, without success, on Sunday. "Bernie told me he had talked with Joe. Other than the invite, there wasn't any information that led him to believe he would be a member of the team," Williams' agent, Scott Boras, said Tuesday.
Bye Bernie? Williams rejects Yanks' minor league offer: Bernie Williams rejected the New York Yankees' offer of a minor league contract and will wait to see if a guaranteed job opens up for him on the team.
OF Williams rejects Yankees' offer (AP): Bernie Williams rejected the New York Yankees' offer of a minor league contract and will wait to see if a guaranteed job opens up for him on the team. Yankees manager Joe Torre spoke with Williams last week and tried to reach him, without success, on Sunday. "Bernie told me he had talked with Joe. Other than the invite, there wasn't any information that led him to believe he would be a member of the...
Bernie, Yanks in contract standoff: Bernie Williams' plan is to remain home and stay in shape but only come to Yankees camp if the team tells him he's needed.
Long-time Yankee Williams fails to show up at camp: Bernie Williams was nowhere to be seen, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn't think that will change.
Sympathy for a Friend in Yankees Camp: The Yankees are getting used to the idea that Bernie Williams may not be joining them for spring training.
Sports in Brief | Yankees doubtful Williams will show: Bernie Williams was nowhere to be seen at the New York Yankees' training camp yesterday in Tampa, Fla., and general manager Brian Cashman does not think that will change.
Williams a no-show at Yankees'camp: TAMPA, Fla. - Bernie Williams was nowhere to be seen, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn't think that will change."It appears he made his decision. That's all I can take...
MLB Notebook: Williams a no-show at Yankees camp so far: Bernie Williams was nowhere to be seen, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn't think that will change."It appears he made his decision. That's all I can take from it,"Cashman said."I'm assuming at this stage that he's not coming."
Williams a no-show at Yankees" camp: Bernie Williams was nowhere to be seen, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn't think that will change."It appears he made his decision. That's all I can take from it," Cashman said."I'm assuming at this stage that he's not coming."
Williams a no-show at Yankees' camp: Bernie Williams was nowhere to be seen, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn't think that will change."It appears he made his decision. That's all I can take from it," Cashman said. "I'm assuming at this stage that he's not coming." Yankees position players took physicals Monday, a day ahead of their first workout. Manager Joe Torre, fighting a cold, went home before the end of Monday's workout and didn't speak with reporters.
Williams still a no-show at Yankees' spring training: Bernie Williams was nowhere to be seen, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn't think that will change.
Williams fails to show at Yankees camp (AP): Bernie Williams was nowhere to be seen, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn't think that will change. "It appears he made his decision. That's all I can take from it," Cashman said. "I'm assuming at this stage that he's not coming." Yankees position players took physicals Monday, a day ahead of their first workout.
Bernie missing at Yanks camp, may retire: Bernie Williams wants a guarantee, not a maybe, so it appears he won't be with the New York Yankees when position players start workouts Tuesday.
Clock ticking on Bernie's future: The clock continues to tick nearer to midnight for Bernie Williams. The exact point of no return is not yet known, but it's approaching.
Sympathy in Camp as a Friend Stays Away: The Yankees are getting used to the idea that Bernie Williams may not be joining them for spring training.
Bonds Heads to San Francisco Giants Camp: Barry Bonds is headed to San Francisco Giants camp - the only question is when he'll arrive. Bernie Williams, on the other hand, might not show up for spring training at all....
MLB: Bernie has minor dissatisfaction in Yanks: Bernie Williams wants a guarantee, not a maybe, so it appears he won't be with the New York Yankees when position players start workouts tomorrow.Manager Joe Torre planned to call...
Feeling burned, Williams creating his own end: Bernie Williams wants a guarantee, not a maybe, so it appears he won't be with the New York Yankees when position players start workouts Tuesday.Manager Joe Torre planned to call Williams again. But catcher Jorge Posada thinks Williams can't be persuaded to accept a minor league contract. "I called him and he hasn't returned my call," Posada said Sunday. "That just tells me something negative. That just tells me he won't be here.
Torre: Bernie 'hurt' by Yankees' lack of guarantee: Bernie Williams wants a guarantee, not a maybe, so it appears he won't be with the New York Yankees when position players start workouts Tuesday.
Yankees' Williams wants guaranteed spot (AP): Bernie Williams wants a guarantee, not a maybe, so it appears he won't be with the New York Yankees when position players start workouts Tuesday. Manager Joe Torre planned to call Williams again. But catcher Jorge Posada thinks Williams can't be persuaded to accept a minor league contract. "I called him and he hasn't returned my call," Posada said Sunday.
Torre awaits OF: If Joe Torre doesn't hear from Bernie Williams soon, the manager will reach out again to the longtime Yankees star.
Torre waiting on word from longtime star Williams: If Joe Torre doesn't hear from Bernie Williams soon, the manager will reach out again to the longtime Yankees star.
Briefs: Torre wants Bernie to stay in N.Y.: Thursday's MLB news briefs: Joe Torre spoke to Bernie Williams and the message from the New York Yankees manager was clear: Come to spring training.
Torre speaks with Williams about offer: Manager Joe Torre gave longtime Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams some food for thought on Wednesday. Torre received a telephone call from the veteran after leaving Legends Field, and he told Williams that he'd like to see him with the team in camp.
It’s Now Up to Williams as Torre Invites Him to Legends Field: Manager Joe Torre said he would be comfortable starting Doug Mientkiewicz full time at first base, meaning there might be a spot on the roster for Bernie Williams after all.
Torre: Come to camp, Bernie: Joe Torre spoke to Bernie Williams and the message from the New York Yankees manager was clear: Come to spring training. Williams, feeling slighted by the only major league team he's played for, has thus far refused to accept a minor league contract. After Torre left some telephone messages, the 38-year-old outfielder called back on Wednesday afternoon.
Torre to Bernie: Come on down: TAMPA, Fla. - Joe Torre spoke to Bernie Williams and the message from the New York Yankees'manager was clear: Come to spring training.Williams, feeling slighted by the only major league team he's...
Torre to Bernie: Come on down: Joe Torre spoke to Bernie Williams and the message from the New York Yankees' manager was clear: Come to spring training.
Torre leaves door open for a Williams return: Joe Torre spoke to Bernie Williams and the message from the New York Yankees manager was clear: Come to spring training.
Torre to Bernie: We want you with Yanks (AP): Joe Torre spoke to Bernie Williams and the message from the New York Yankees' manager was clear: Come to spring training. Williams, feeling slighted by the only major league team he's played for, has thus far refused to accept a minor league contract. After Torre left some telephone messages, the 38-year-old outfielder called back on Wednesday afternoon.
Torre wants to talk to Williams: Yankees manager Joe Torre is trying to reach Bernie Williams and left the impression that the outfielder would have a chance to make New York's roster if he accepts a minor league contract and comes to spring training.
Torre wants to talk to Bernie: If Bernie Williams is intent on not attending the Yankees' spring camp, Joe Torre at least would like to hear his reasons. Torre said he unsuccessfully is trying to reach Williams, who told reporters he was not going to accept a non-roster invitation.
Torre Trying to Reach Bernie Williams: TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Yankees manager Joe Torre is trying to reach Bernie Williams and left the impression that the outfielder would have a chance to make New York's roster if he accepts a minor league contract and comes to spring training....
Status of William dominates Yanks camp: TAMPA, Fla. - New York Yankees manager Joe Torre is trying to reach Bernie Williams and left the impression that the outfielder would have a chance to make the roster if he accepts a minor league contract...
Torre attempting to reach out to Williams: Yankees manager Joe Torre is trying to reach Bernie Williams and left the impression that the outfielder would have a chance to make New York's roster if he accepts a minor league contract and comes to spring training."Who knows? That's the one thing about being down here," Torre said Tuesday after his opening staff meeting of training camp. "You don't know. You're going to leave here with the team that you want to go north with.
Torre trying to reach Williams: Yankees manager Joe Torre is trying to reach Bernie Williams and left the impression that the outfielder would have a chance to make New York's roster if he accepts a minor-league contract.
Yankees' Torre trying to reach Williams (AP): Yankees manager Joe Torre is trying to reach Bernie Williams and left the impression that the outfielder would have a chance to make New York's roster if he accepts a minor league contract and comes to spring training. "Who knows? That's the one thing about being down here," Torre said Tuesday after his opening staff meeting of training camp.
Jon Heyman: Mo blasts Yanks for Bernie treatment: Mariano Rivera tells SI.com's Jon Heyman that he isn't happy about how the Yanks are treating longtime teammate Bernie Williams.
Rivera could be next out door for Yanks: As the New York Yankees prepared to start spring training without Bernie Williams, Mariano Rivera talked about the possibility of not being with the team a year from now.
Rivera's future is uncertain: Mariano Rivera admitted Monday that the absence of longtime teammate Bernie Williams on the eve of Spring Training is"strange."But Rivera himself is no stranger to uncertainty in terms of a future with the Yanks. The closer's contract expires after 2007.
Yankees Have No Room for Williams: Bernie Williams plans to decline the New York Yankees' offer to attend spring training on a minor league contract.
Rivera speaks of life after Yankees: As the New York Yankees prepared to start spring training without Bernie Williams, Mariano Rivera talked about the possibility of not being around a year from now.Rivera will get $10.5 million...
No Williams now, maybe no Rivera next year: As the Yankees prepared to start spring training without Bernie Williams, Mariano Rivera talked about the possibility of not being with the team a year from now.
No Williams now, maybe no Mo next year: As the New York Yankees prepared to start spring training without Bernie Williams, Mariano Rivera talked about the possibility of not being with the team a year from now.Rivera will get $10.5 million this season, the option year of a contract paying him $31.5 million over three seasons. He is eligible to become a free agent after the World Series. "If they want to talk, we're willing to listen," Rivera said on Monday following a pre-spring training workout.
Will Mo follow Bernie out of Bronx? Rivera talks future: As the Yankees prepared to start spring training without Bernie Williams, Mariano Rivera talked about the possibility of not being with the team a year from now.
Rivera might not stay with Yanks in '08? (AP): As the Yankees prepared to start spring training without Bernie Williams, Mariano Rivera talked about the possibility of not being with the team a year from now. Rivera will get $10.5 million this season, the option year of a contract paying him $31.5 million over three seasons. He is eligible to become a free agent after the World Series.
Bernie: Doubtful I'll wear pinstripes in '07: Bernie Williams doesn't plan to accept the Yankees' offer to attend spring training on a minor league contract, the outfielder told several reporters Friday night before playing guitar at a benefit concert.
Bernie likely to pass on Minors offer: The idea of a Yankees roster without Bernie Williams inched closer to reality late Friday night with multiple reports that the 16-year veteran will decline the club's Minor League contract offer. Williams, 38, will instead wait for a potential guaranteed roster spot.
Williams Says He’ll Wait for a Guaranteed Spot: Meeting with reporters before a benefit concert on Friday night, Bernie Williams said that he would not accept the Yankees’current offer to come to spring training on a minor league contract.
Williams Won't Accept Minor League Deal: NEW MILFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Bernie Williams plans to decline the New York Yankees' offer to attend spring training on a minor league contract, the outfielder told reporters Friday night before playing guitar at a benefit concert....
Williams uninterested in minor league offer: Bernie Williams plans to decline the Yankees' offer to attend spring training on a minor league contract, the outfielder told reporters Friday night.
It's no minor detail: Williams says no to Yanks: Bernie Williams plans to decline the New York Yankees'offer to attend spring training on a minor league contract, the outfielder told reporters Friday night in New Milford, Conn., before playing...
Williams not interested in minor league deal with Yankees: Bernie Williams plans to decline the New York Yankees' offer to attend spring training on a minor league contract, the outfielder told reporters Friday night before playing guitar at a benefit concert.
Reports: Yankees'Williams not interested in minor league deal: NEW MILFORD, Conn. -- Bernie Williams plans to decline the New York Yankees'offer to attend spring training on a minor league contract, the outfielder told reporters Friday night before playing guitar at a benefit concert.
Reports: Williams not interested in minor league deal: Bernie Williams doesn't plan to accept the Yankees' offer to attend spring training on a minor league contract, the outfielder told several reporters Friday night before playing guitar at a benefit concert.
Williams not interested in minor league deal: Bernie Williams plans to decline the New York Yankees' offer to attend spring training on a minor league contract, the outfielder told reporters Friday night before playing guitar at a benefit concert."I think if they wanted me, they would have signed me already," Williams was quoted as saying by several New York newspapers. "The option to go to spring training and see what happened - I don't think at this moment it is something I want to consider.
Report: Bernie says no to Yanks' spring training invite: Bernie Williams has rejected the New York Yankees' offer to attend spring training on a minor-league deal, according to the New York Times.
Reports: Williams to decline Yanks offer (AP): Bernie Williams plans to decline the New York Yankees' offer to attend spring training on a minor league contract, the outfielder told reporters Friday night before playing guitar at a benefit concert. "I think if they wanted me, they would have signed me already," Williams was quoted as saying by several New York newspapers.
For Williams and Yankees, Clock Is Ticking: Bernie Williams does not want to retire, and he does not want to leave the Yankees. But he does not want to grovel for a meaningful job with them, either.
Bernie likely to end career in pinstripes: As the Hot Stove period enters the final full week before pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training, switch-hitting outfielder Bernie Williams is on a short list of hitters still without a contract for 2007.
Loyalty? It has no place in baseball: Not every move can be popular. Would it be rough to see Bernie Williams and Craig Biggio cut? Sure, but Larry Dobrow says teams that aren't afraid to cut worn out cords -- see BoSox and White Sox -- are usually ones that win.
Yankees offer Bernie camp invite: Bernie Williams' great Yankees career just might end with a soap opera he didn't bargain for.
Report: Bernie considering spring invite: The Yankees have offered outfielder Bernie Williams a non-guaranteed Minor League invitation to Spring Training, SI.com reported Wednesday.
Yanks Offer Williams a Minor League Deal: NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Bernie Williams has a big decision ahead. The New York Yankees have offered the former All-Star outfielder a minor league contract and an invite to spring training....
Yankees have offered Williams minor league contract: NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Bernie Williams has a big decision ahead.The New York Yankees have offered the former All-Star outfielder a minor league contract and an invite to spring training.The offer...
Yankees offer Williams minor league contract: Bernie Williams has a big decision ahead. The New York Yankees have offered the former All-Star outfielder a minor league contract and an invite to spring training.
Minor league decision: Bernie mulls offer from Yankees: Bernie Williams must decide whether he will accept the Yankees' minor league offer.
Jon Heyman: Yankees offer Bernie spring camp invite: The Yankees have invited Bernie Williams to camp, but they aren't doing much to make him feel welcome. SI.com's Jon Heyman says New York may want to rethink that stance.
Loyalty is warm and fuzzy -- but has no place in baseball: Not every move can be popular. Would it be rough to see Bernie Williams and Craig Biggio cut? Sure, but Larry Dobrow says teams that aren't afraid to cut worn out cords -- see BoSox and White Sox -- are usually ones that win.
Bernie Williams’s Future Still Unclear: Not breaking from his laid-back demeanor, Bernie Williams said Saturday that he was not sure what he would do if he could control his future.
Hot Stove: Williams willing to move on: With seemingly no room for him in the Bronx, there has been ample speculation that Bernie Williams might prefer retirement over prolonging his career with another team. But that's not the case.
Notes: Williams says he has no regrets: Bernie Williams could be coming around to the idea that his 16-year career with the Yankees may be over."I have come to a place in my career where there are other things in my life that have become just as important as baseball,"Williams reportedly said.
Williams situation still unresolved with spring training 3 weeks away: NEW YORK - With spring training less than three weeks away, Bernie Williams still doesn't know whether he'll be back with the New York Yankees.Williams'agent, Scott Boras, said Wednesday...
Bernie Williams situation still unresolved: With spring training less than three weeks away, Bernie Williams still doesn't know whether he'll be back with the New York Yankees.
Williams situation still unresolved: With spring training less than three weeks away, Bernie Williams still doesn't know whether he'll be back with the New York Yankees.Williams' agent, Scott Boras, said Wednesday he was waiting to hear from general manager Brian Cashman. With the Yankees planning to carry 12 pitchers, use a platoon at first base and move Jason Giambi to designated hitter, there doesn't appear to be room on the roster for the 38-year-old Williams, who has been with the team since 1991.
Posada: Williams isn't ready to leave Yankees, retire: Jorge Posada said on Tuesday night that Bernie Williams has not decided to retire or join another team despite the Yankees' lack of interest in his services.
Williams Not Willing to Give Up Pinstripes: For now, there is no spot on the Yankees’roster for Bernie Williams, who is uncomfortable as a free agent. But the team would make room for another veteran free agent: Roger Clemens.
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Baseball Library Vault of Lists: August 28, 2008 - Hall of Fame Announces List of Veterans Committee Nominees for 2009 Induction:Jim Gerard: July 3, 2008 - DFA, chapter 31: Enter Letty:
Gene Carney: June 20, 2008 - Baseball History as Seen From the Shadows of Cooperstown, Part 11: 1995 to 2000:
: April 3, 2008 - DFA, chapter 20: Viva La Revolucion!:
Jim Gerard: March 17, 2008 - DFA, chapter 18 -The Creative Process:
: March 12, 2008 - My Transaction History, part 2:
John Shiffert: October 23, 2007 - Managing to Win...and Lose: Joe Torre, Casey Stengel and Bobby Cox:
John Shiffert: June 27, 2007 - The Winless Pitcher Syndrome:
Peter Doyle: June 26, 2007 - Roger Clemens, The Best Righty?:
Richard Lally: June 18, 2007 - Richard Lally Spends Five Minutes With...Eddie Joost:
Peter Doyle: May 30, 2007 - Those Who Ignore History...:
: May 29, 2007 - :
: May 7, 2007 - : THE NATURAL, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Bernie Williams in the Library
Bernie Williams in Bios
