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Hunter Dobbins Addresses False Claims About Dad’s Yankees ‘Career’
Boston, MA-Red Sox rookie pitcher Hunter Dobbins found himself clarifying comments on Wednesday regarding his father’s alleged baseball career with the New York Yankees. The pitcher’s remarks ignited fresh fuel for the classic Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, unexpectedly involving a family narrative.
dobbins Responds to Claims About Father’s baseball History
Dobbins’ comments, made prior to his Sunday start against the Yankees, included anecdotes about his father, Lance Dobbins, supposedly being drafted twice by the Yankees. He also claimed his father had a friendship with former Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte. however, these claims were quickly disputed.
the New York Post’s Joel Sherman investigated Dobbins’ statements, revealing that Lance dobbins never had any affiliation with the Yankees. This led to accusations that the Red Sox rookie had made “false claims” about his father.
Speaking at Fenway Park, Dobbins addressed the controversy. “The whole backstory,it was stuff I heard growing up,seeing pictures from my dad,” Dobbins explained. “At the end of the day, I don’t fact-check my dad or anything like that.”
The Yankees’ Side of the Story
Sherman’s examination found no record of Lance Dobbins ever being drafted by the Yankees. Yankees General Manager Brian cashman, who has been with the organization since the late 1980s, stated he had no recollection of Lance Dobbins being drafted, a sentiment echoed by the Yankees amateur department.
Additionally,Andy Pettitte himself told Sherman that he and his family did not recall ever knowing a Lance Dobbins,let alone being friends with him.
Hunter Dobbins’ Allegiance and the Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
dobbins has always been a Red Sox fan, making his aversion to the yankees no secret. “My feelings are based off my personal feelings,” Dobbins stated. “Nothing to do with growing up or family. its a rivalry and we’re just having fun.”
Prior to his start against the Yankees, Dobbins told the Boston Herald he would rather retire than play for the Yankees, even if they were the only team offering him a contract.
dobbins Focus Remains on Upcoming Game
Despite the media attention, Dobbins remains focused on his next start, which is scheduled for saturday at fenway Park against the New York Yankees. “My whole focus is on Saturday; my first time in the big leagues facing a team for a second time, let alone back to back,” Dobbins said.
He added, “I imagine [my dad and I will] talk in the future. It’s been made a bigger deal than it needs to be.”
Dobbins maintains that the situation doesn’t bother him. “I love working with the media and everybody here. Everybody has been great. My focus is performing for the guys here, in the locker room and the fans of Boston,” he said.
The Enduring Allure of the Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry
The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is one of the most storied and intense in all of sports. Spanning over a century, it’s a clash of cultures, histories, and unwavering fan loyalty.
the constant battles for supremacy in the American League East, coupled with dramatic on-field encounters, ensure that this rivalry will continue to captivate baseball fans for generations to come.
Many factors contribute to the intensity of the rivalry. The
