December 30, 2008 Bernie Williams reportedly sustained a serious quadriceps injury while playing in Puerto Rico with Carolina, according to the New York Journal News.
Our View:It is uncertain if the 40-year-old's attempt at a comeback is finished. He had intentions of representing Puerto Rico in the WBC.
December 28, 2008 Bernie Williams has started playing in Puerto Rico with Carolina, according to SlidingIntoHome.com. Williams is 1-7 so far with a single and two strikeouts.
Our View:He wants to represent Puerto Rico in the WBC, with a further goal of returning to the majors.
December 12, 2008 Bernie Williams is expected to play winter-ball in his home country of Puerto Rico, according to the Associated Press. Carolina Giants' GM Enrique Cruz said, "With a ballplayer like him, even though he hasn’t been playing for two years, you can’t say no."
Our View:The 40-year-old outfielder would like to return to the majors, and would also like to represent Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic next year. Williams was notably a five-time All-Star with the Yankees, but it remains to be seen if he has anything left in the tank.
November 19, 2008 Former Yankees' fan favorite Bernie Williams may attempt a comeback at age 40, according to the NY Post. He said, "I'm looking to keeping my options open, keep working out. It's been a great two years. I've had the opportunity to do things that I never really had the opportunity to do when I was playing. I had the chance to travel. Take my kids to school, watch my kid graduate from high school, a lot of things that I never would have never had the opportunity to do if I had been playing the game."
Our View:He hasn't played since 2006, but never officially retired. He won't likely be able to handle a role as an outfielder, and not many clubs would be willing to give him a job as a DH. His best bet seems to be as a pinch hitter.
February 21, 2007 Bernie Williams officially declined the Yankees' non-roster invitation to spring training on Tuesday, according to Newsday. "There wasn't any information that led him to believe he would be a member of the team," Williams' agent, Scott Boras, told The Associated Press. "He's continuing to work out, will wait to see if their position changes." If a job never opens up, Williams figures to retire.
