Fiery Anthony Volpe hits back at rumors of Yankees position switch drama: ‘It’s just kind of B.S.’
Yankees' Anthony Volpe denies reports that he refused to switch positions, calling the claims 'B.S.'
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New York Yankees player Anthony Volpe has responded aggressively to reports suggesting he refused to try another position. Volpe specifically denied claims that he refused to play second base.
Coverage from the New York Post, ESPN, and The New York Times emphasizes Volpe's rejection of selfishness accusations. The New York Times reports that Michael Kay has backtracked on the matter.
Future coverage will likely follow whether further clarifications are made regarding the position switch drama.
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Quick answers
What specific position was Volpe reportedly refusing to play?
According to ESPN, the report claimed Volpe refused to play second base.
How did Anthony Volpe describe the reports?
Volpe referred to the reports as 'B.S.' and 'kind of B.S.'
Who has backtracked on the report?
The New York Times reports that Michael Kay backtracked.
Coverage (6)
- Volpe, Yanks quash report that he refused to play second MLB.com · 20h ago
- Yankees' Anthony Volpe irate over report he refused to try another position Newsday · 20h ago
- Yankees news: Volpe pushes back on selfishness accusation Yahoo Sports · 20h ago
- As Michael Kay backtracks, Yankees’ Anthony Volpe disputes report: ‘BS’ The New York Times · 20h ago
- Anthony Volpe denies 'BS' report that he refused to play 2B ESPN · 20h ago
- Fiery Anthony Volpe hits back at rumors of Yankees position switch drama: ‘It’s just kind of B.S.’ New York Post · 20h ago
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