George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel writes: A short story in the New York Post intimating that Orlando Magic guard Tracy McGrady wants to pursue a baseball career with the New York Yankees was viewed as one of the lighter moments in a frustrating week for this franchise.
Although McGrady hasn't played baseball since pitching for Auburndale High School in 1996, his agent, Arn Tellem, told the Post that the Yanks are interested in McGrady.
"He is a very good pitcher, is looking to start a two-sport career and is a big Yankees fan," Tellem said.
Although McGrady does have the natural skills to pursue a two-sport career, it seems unlikely. "Man, they're digging that stuff up again?" McGrady said. "My agent put me out there."
McGrady does have a love for baseball. In an interview with the Sentinel this summer, McGrady said he could pitch in the big leagues.
"For sure," he said. "I'm ready for the Yankees. Right now I can throw about 90 mph. I've got it all. Knuckleball. Curveball. Slider. And I can hit. No joke."