Mel Stottlmyre

[Yankeefan5545]

Looks like the Big "C" is coming back per NY Daily News Article. Wish the man the man the best in his fight against that disease. The man has always been a class act, pitched and coach well for the Yankees!

 

[Mattingly23NY]

I read this this morn, at 7:24am, followed by a second announcement which follows-at bottom of page/post.
Former pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre in hospital 'fighting for his life'

Comcast SportsNet New YorkDec 24, 2016, 7:24 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/m/1f9e0789-12fa-379b-825d-262cca61d57a/former-pitching-coach-mel.html


then saw this at 11:24am
Former pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre seeing improvement in health


https://www.sny.tv/yankees/news/for...lemyre-seeing-improvement-in-health/212243528

Former Yankees pitcher and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre has seen his condition improve after his son Todd said he was "fighting for his life," according to the New York Daily News.


Stottlemyre's wife, Jean, told the Daily News that the former pitching coach has been doing better over the last day.


"He's doing much better,'' Stottlemyre's wife said on Saturday. "We saw a big turnaround with Mel over the last 24 hours. He's not in a life-threatening situation right now."


In 2000, Stottlemyre was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow cancer. His son Todd was concerned earlier in the day about the status of his health.


"Calling all prayer warriors during this holiday season," his son Todd said in a Facebook post. "My father is in the hospital fighting for his life. He has battled cancer for 16 years. He is the greatest champion that I have ever met. I'm praying hard for you Dad. I love you pops. Please lock arms with me and pray for all of our loved ones who are fighting."


Stottlemyre was the team's pitching coach from 1996-2005, helping the Yankees claim four World Series titles and six pennants during that time. He pitched for the Yankees from 1964-1974 and was a five-time all-star.


In June 2015, he was honored with a plaque in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium.