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Ian Clarkin: Pitcher Apologizes for Yankees Comments [VIDEO]

Yankees first-round pick Ian Clarkin used his first opportunity to speak to the New York media to say he was sorry for saying he "cannot stand" the Yankees after a pre-draft interview."First and foremost, I want to apologize to all the Yankee fans for my comments," Clarkin said.Right after the 18-year-old left-handed pitcher was announced as the final pick, No. 33, of the first round of the draft on Thursday, MLB Network aired a video in a nationally televised broadcast in which Clarkin said his top baseball moment growing up was watching the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Yankees in the 2001 World Series.

B.J. Upton; Atlanta Braves, Gonzalez May Send CF to Minors

Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez allegedly said he has considered sending center fielder B.J. Upton on assignment to the minor league, ESPN reported Friday.Upton, signed to the biggest contract in franchise history at $75.25 million for five years, has a .146 batting average, 109 points below his seven-year career mark with Tampa Bay. The center fielder is in his first year of his contract with the Braves.
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