Bobby Murcer to miss Yankees' opener
Bobby Murcer, who had been scheduled to work Monday's Yankees opener as an analyst for YES, still is not feeling up to the job and will skip the series against the Blue Jays, YES spokesman Eric Handler said Friday.
After missing all of spring training, Murcer, who is battling brain cancer, had hoped to make his 2008 debut in time for the final opener at Yankee Stadium.
But Handler said Murcer still is "under the weather" and not ready to return. He still plans to work a limited schedule this season when he is able, Handler said.
Murcer has said a biopsy earlier this month took a lot out of him. The test showed only scar tissue and not a new tumor, as some on his medical staff had feared.
Michael Kay and Paul O'Neill will be in the booth for the opener Monday, with David Cone, a new member of the YES lineup, working from the channel's Stamford, Conn., studio.
Murcer made an emotional appearance at the Stadium for last year's opener, three months after undergoing surgery to remove a malignant brain tumor. While there, he said his goal was to be on hand for Opening Day at the new Yankee Stadium in 2009.
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Thoughts and prayers with you, Bobby!
Come back to us soon Bobby. We miss you.
You're a prince among men.
GET BETTER SOON BOBBY WE CAN NOT GO TO THE SHOW WITH OUT YOU
You were my first hero in sports, Bobby. Thanks for the childhood memories- three HRs in one game vs. Tigers!! Keep fighting and come back soon!!
dear bobby , when my dad took me to my first yankee game in 1969 iwas so thrilled to get to see you play live because you were my favorite player.The yankees were very bad then but you were wonderful.You played the game the waay it was supposed to be played,with class and dignity.I was so sad and angry when they traded you for bobby bonds and so happy when they got you back in the late 70's.Recently they replayed the game that you got the winning hit after Thurman Munsons funeral.I cried all over again just like I did on that day in 1979 because of the courage you showed .My dad called me that night of the replay(shown on the YES network).He was also crying.The bond that I have with my father with the yankees has been such an important part of our relationship and you are partially responsible for that. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Get well soon.My dad and I are praying for you. All our love , Bill and Bill jr.