Yankees sign Jose Veras

[JeffWeaverFan]

Where does Jose fit in now?

AAA? And I'm sure we will see him when there's an injury or two.

[brosiusbuddy]

No, he doesn't. He never said that, and I'm not sure how one could possibly interpret his quote as such.

"I feel proud that the Yankees have signed me to help set the table for Mariano Rivera," Veras told The AP. "That's something very important to me."

[shutout]

díd they or didn't they sign this dude?? I'm confused now.

[Mr. Mxylsplk]

díd they or didn't they sign this dude?? I'm confused now.

What's confusing? There are links in this thread saying he signed, including confirmation from the yanks. He won't see the Bronx, but he's yankee property.

[Evil Empire]

"I feel proud that the Yankees have signed me to help set the table for Mariano Rivera," Veras told The AP. "That's something very important to me."

He's probably delusional or something.

[BW51]

He's probably delusional or something.

well not really...about when he was signed his biggest (non) competition was sturtze and proctor...now it's pretty full out there

he'll enjoy AAA or have to for at least a while

[38Special]

He'll close in Columbus with a pen that will include Frank Brooks, Justin Pope, Matt Smith, and Colter Bean

[Irabu's Son]

In other news, the Yankees also signed some other guy we've never heard of. Reports are, he'll never make it above Columbus either.

[Yankyfan]

I.S. who is that or is that just in jest ?

[38Special]

HES FUNNY

zzz

[Irabu's Son]

I.S. who is that or is that just in jest ?

Just in jest.

HES FUNNY

zzz

Be nice.

[Jasbro]

No, he doesn't. He never said that, and I'm not sure how one could possibly interpret his quote as such.

"I feel proud that the Yankees have signed me to help set the table for Mariano Rivera," Veras told The AP. "That's something very important to me."

He's probably delusional or something.

He said "help set the table for..."

That in no way implies that he will be THE set-up man for Mo, it means he looks forward to being part of the mix of players that will set the table for Mo.

Go easy on the guy -- he is excited to be in the Yankees system -- there is nothing wrong about that, nor is he saying anything "delusional".

[keithf1]

I'd be excited if the Yankees signed me too.

Would you radther him say "I know I'll never pitch for the Yankees because I might not have what it takes but the minors will be fun."

[Yankyfan]

I'd love to see Yates added to that list.

[BobbyMurcerFan]

Set up for MO????

" Veras was on the Texas Rangers' roster last year before being reassigned to the team's minor league camp."

He couldn't make the Rangers' pitching roster and he's supposed to set up for Mo? What's the writer of this article smokin?

"... to help set the table for Mariano Rivera..." <> being Mo's setup man.

[DanB]

not a bad strikeout...ok, gave up a double, but I guess he was right...he did set up for Mo...in the ALDS no less. Thanks for what you gave us Veras.

[Tabata]

Did we sign him all the way back in 05? I thought it was only last year.