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Great news for Bobby Murcer

Peter Abraham
March
5

The biopsy he underwent on Monday revealed only scar tissue and no signs that his cancer had returned.

In a statement released by the Yankees, Murcer said he is checking out of the hospital today and will rest at home for a few weeks.

“I’m focusing my energy on returning to the Stadium for its final Opening Day,” he said. “My family and I thank everyone for their prayers, e-mails, cards and thoughts.”

This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 at 1:13 pm by Peter Abraham.
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24 Responses to “Great news for Bobby Murcer”

  1. MikeEff-Shelley at First March 5th, 2008 at 1:14 pm

    couldn’t have better news before the game; thank you

  2. Say it ain't so March 5th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    Best news I’ve heard all day.

  3. al arodien March 5th, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    Thank god he is ok . WE all wish him the best . can wait to hear him on yes.

  4. MikeEff-Shelley at First March 5th, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    betemit, right on top of it…good play by IPK

  5. jennifer-Phil Hughes saved!! Mussina is NOT DONE! anti-anti March 5th, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    That is great news. I was hoping he’d be broadcasting the game Saturday. But the important thing is, it came out clean. Now he just needs to rest up for opening day.

  6. DMan March 5th, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    Yah awesome news for Mercer. I wonder if they’ll announce anything at the stadium today.

  7. MikeEff-Shelley at First March 5th, 2008 at 1:20 pm

    sharp!

  8. Drew March 5th, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the update Pete!

  9. Potch March 5th, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    As a Yankee fanatic since the 70’s, is it wrong that I actually began to tear up with happiness reading this at work?

  10. joe March 5th, 2008 at 1:55 pm

    That’s great news for him and his family. Hopefully we will be able to hear Bobby Murcer on Opening Day.

  11. Kj March 5th, 2008 at 2:01 pm

    VERY NICE!!!

  12. Christine March 5th, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    That is such wonderful news for the Murcers. What a relief that the cancer has not returned. Thanks for the news, Pete.

  13. G. Love March 5th, 2008 at 2:10 pm

    Best news of the day.

  14. Dan March 5th, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    Great news for a great guy!

  15. Dara March 5th, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    That is just wonderful news. What a relief!

  16. Nettles Punched Bill Lee March 5th, 2008 at 3:43 pm

    Thank God.

  17. Mark Alan March 5th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

    This is wonderful news. Cancer is an evil disease and its treatment is just nasty.

    Cure this thing already, won’t somebody?

  18. PAT March 5th, 2008 at 3:52 pm

    thank God

  19. Baja March 5th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    Great news, warm fuzzys all around!

  20. kevin March 5th, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    Thank God!

  21. rover March 5th, 2008 at 6:11 pm

    yay! Bobby. you go dude.

  22. Michael March 5th, 2008 at 6:20 pm

    That’s absolutely awesome news! Get well and stay strong Bobby! Looking forward to seeing you on YES! God Bless!

  23. Robert March 5th, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    Shelly should be be the starting first baseman. He brings an energy that the team has lacked. Go with the youth.

    http://www.recreateyourlifenow.com

  24. Todd March 5th, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    Great news for a great guy :)

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