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Yankees’ Cam Schlittler has reaction to Dylan Cease getting All-Star starter nod
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With pitcher Cam Schlittler having a huge season for the New York Yankees , which has resulted in his first career All-Star game nod, though there has been a decision regarding his participation. As the Yankees star in Schlittler's decision for the All-Star Game is not pitching in the event, he would give his reaction to Toronto Blue Jays ' Dylan Cease starting the event for the American League (AL).
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When talking to the media on Sunday, Schlittler said that the decision not to pitch in the All-Star Game was made before hearing about Cease starting for the AL.
"I found that out after," Schlittler said, via Brendan Kuty. "I walked in today, and I had a conversation with Boone," Schlittler said. "I think he was confident that I wanted to throw in it, and that kind of was the game plan. But I just kind of leaned away from it. I mean, congrats to Dylan. He's been great this year. He deserves that. That's really it. That decision had nothing to do with my decision."
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Though the decision appears set, Schlittler would even say that he'll play if "I need to throw" at the All-Star Game, via MLB.com.
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Yankees ' Aaron Boone on Cam Schlittler 's decision with the All-Star Game
While there might be some confusion on the matter, Yankees manager Aaron Boone would say that Schlittler won't play in the All-Star Game on Tuesday to prioritize the second half of the season. Schlittler has recorded a 2.05 ERA with 137 strikeouts and a 9-5 record in 20 starts.
"[He] just feels like on his recovery day, to go back out there throwing 100 mph is something that I think he felt a little apprehensive about," Boone continued. "[I] certainly support that decision, and obviously I think he understands what's at stake here in the second half, too, for us and for him. I'm certainly supportive of his decision."
Schlittler admitted he was "leaning towards pitching" in the last several weeks, though he realized that his "priorities" are with New York. It remains to be seen what happens with Schlittler in the All-Star Game.
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