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Friday, February 17, 2012

Ex-Yankee Mark Melancon on ‘better side’

If Melancon’s on our side
He’ll start the next war

Mark Melancon was once a hot prospect with the Yankees, moving from Single A to Triple A in 2008, his first full season of professional baseball.

He made his major league debut in 2009, throwing two shutout innings against the Red Sox at Fenway Park April 26. Later that season, Melancon further endeared himself to Yankees fans when he drilled Dustin Pedroia in the left shoulder with a fastball after throwing a pitch over his head.

Melancon was traded to Houston less than a year later and is now with the Red Sox after being obtained in December for Jed Lowrie and Kyle Weiland.

The Yankees? They’re the bad guys now.

“I’ve been on the other side for so long, it’s bickering back and forth and you hear the differences but you always have respect for your competition,’’ Melancon said. “Now I’m on the other side of the fence, which is the better side. So, I’m looking forward to it.’’

Repoz Posted: February 17, 2012 at 09:12 AM | 6 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. hardrain Posted: February 17, 2012 at 10:07 AM (#4063214)

Through many dark hour
I’ve been thinkin’ about this
That Brian Cashman
Was betrayed by a kiss
But I can’t think for you
You’ll have to decide
Whether Brian Cashman
Had God on his side

2. Weekly Journalist_ Posted: February 17, 2012 at 11:01 AM (#4063266)

I don't see this working out for Mark.

3. The Piehole of David Wells, Depends Salesman

Posted: February 17, 2012 at 12:52 PM (#4063385)

Good fences make good neighbors.

4. Srul Itza Posted: February 17, 2012 at 01:57 PM (#4063449)

Something there is that doesn't love a wall

Especially a big, green one.

5. Big Train Posted: February 17, 2012 at 02:06 PM (#4063459)

I mean, what is he supposed to say?

6. SteveF Posted: February 17, 2012 at 09:12 PM (#4063813)

The fried chicken is always crispier on the other side of the bucket.

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