BRONX, N.Y. — On this date in New York Yankees history, David Wells returned to his beloved pinstripes.
Jan. 10, 2002 was the date when the large and loud lefty known as “Boomer,” rejoined the team he never wanted to leave.
The 38-year-old southpaw agreed to a two-year contract worth $7 million.
During his first tenure, Wells spent two seasons in the Bronx, pitching a perfect game and helping the team win the 1998 World Series. Wells was an American League All-Star that season and finished third in Cy Young Award voting.