Once a Yankee, Always a Yankee

From the New York Post:

New York Yankees Today, Randolph was pure pinstripes, returning to Yankee Stadium as not a fan, which he did last month at the All-Star Game, but as an honored guest for Old-Timers' Day. Randolph, a former Yankees player, coach and executive, was showered with cheers, and he admitted afterward that being a Yankee has never truly left him.

"I've been away for a while," he said, "but I think my heart and soul's always been here."

Randolph tipped his cap multiple times and tapped his chest after hearing the cheers when he was introduced, showing how much he appreciated the reverence.

"I grew up here, I learned my chops here, I learned how to be a winner, a champion here," he said.

Randolph called himself a baseball "lifer" and said he'd "love to manage again," though he said it has to be the right situation and not just anything. As far as working for the Yankees again, GM Brian Cashman said today the issue isn't currently being explored.

"It's just great to see him," Cashman said. "But that's really all I can say."

I'm sure he'll be working for this team in some capacity next season. Either way, it was great to see him at The Stadium today, and even better to see the ovation he got.