The New York Yankees world was stunned last night when Yankees fans read an Instagram post that suggested that Domingo German was done with baseball. The post read:
“Todo aquel marca su historia en ambos lados, creo que marqué la mÃa en el #yankeestadium si decido no regresar quedaré orgulloso de mi esfuerzo en 11 años de carrera. Dios bendiga a todo aquel que me apoyó #cadalococonsutema.â€
Translated that said:
“Each person leaves its mark in both sides, I believe I left mine at #yankeestadium if I decide not to come back, I’ll be proud of my effort and work in my 11-year career. God bless eveybody who supported me.â€
The question is, is this the real Domingo German or some kind of deceitful joke from his brother or others? A photo accompanying this statement did not appear to be Domingo German.
Back late in the 2019 season, MLB put German on hold while they investigated a claim that he had slapped his wife during a dinner between the two. Apparently this was done in front of several witnesses, and Major League Baseball after investigation suspended German for 81 games for violating MLB’s domestic policy protocol.
On September19, he was put on administrative leave by MLB. He served further suspension that prevented him from playing in the 2019 postseason. Before the administrative leave and eventual suspension, he was the New York Yankees best pitcher, going 18-4 in just 24 starts. Although he still had 63 games to serve he was expected back in the 2020 season with plenty of time before the playoffs.
Now with the coronavirus season shortened to just 60 games, he was not expected back before the 2020 postseason. Now with this post supposedly by German, the New York Yankees will not see Domingo German in the 2021 season or even beyond. It’s hard to believe that a pitcher this good would decide to throw away a very lucrative career. But if this Instagram post is true and not a hoax, that appears to be the case.
Why would German post a statement with his brother’s picture? Something is rotten in Denmark. Even Brian Hock of MLB.com believes German has left baseball. This writer believes the whole thing is a hoax and Domingo German will be back with the New York Yankees early in 2021, and not in the Dominican Republic sipping a Mamajuana. If it is true, it will be the most bizarre development in baseball in recent years.